CSS Solved Idioms

1971

1. Carry out

Accomplish, bring to a conclusion

They carried out the mission successfully. Shakespeare had this term in King Lear (5:1): “And hardly shall I carry out my side, her husband being alive Put in practice or effect, We will carry out the new policy. Please carry out my instructions.

2. Taken over

Assume control, management, or possession of

The pilot told his copilot to take over the controls. There’s a secret bid to take over our company. [Late 1800s]

3. Bring about

cause

She hopes to bring about a change in his attitude.

4. Beat out

Knock into shape by beating

She managed to beat out all the dents in the fender. [c. 1600] Surpass or defeat someone, be chosen over someone He got to the head of the line, beating out all the others. Beat out of Cheat someone of something He was always trying to beat the conductor out of the full train fare.

5-  Bear with

Put up with, make allowance for

He’ll just have to bear with them until they decide.

Nicholas Udall used this term in Ralph Roister Doister (c. 1553):

“The heart of a man should more honour win by bearing with a woman.”

It may also be used as an imperative. Bear with me—I’m getting to the point.