[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. * /John worked out his math problems all by himself./ * /Mary had trouble getting along with her roommate, but […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

work into

[work into] {v.} 1. Force into little by little. * /John worked his foot into the boot by pushing and pulling./ 2. Put into; mix into. * /Mary worked some […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

work off

[work off] {v.} To make (something) go away, especially by working. * /John worked off the fat around his waist by doing exercise every morning./ * /Mr. Smith worked off […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

work up

[work up] {v.} 1. To stir up; arouse; excite. * /I can't work up any interest in this book./ * /He worked up a sweat weeding the garden./ 2. To […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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come alive

[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. * […]

inasmuch as

[inasmuch as] {conj.} 1. See: [INSOFAR AS]. 2. also [for as much as] {formal} Because; for the reason that; since. * […]

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U.S. politician Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.

Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press

(6170) He who laughs last didn't get the joke.

get off to a flying

[get off to a flying] or [running start] {v. phr.} To have a promising or successful beginning. * /Ron got off to a flying […]

have it out

[have it out] {v. phr.} To settle a difference by a free discussion or by a fight. * /Joe called Bob a bad name, so they […]