KNOW THE MEANING

walk off with to win (a prize, trophy, etc, expecially easily: Daniel was the youngest competitor in the tournament, but he walked off with first prize. The tennis championship trophy was shared last year, but this year Ann played so well she walked off with it. show up to make (oneself or someone) feel embarrased or humiliated by one’s bad behaviour, mistakes, etc: The child started screaming in the supermarket and really showed her mother up. Maggie should never have entered the dance tournament - she danced very badly and showed herself up. level at to direct or aim at (something such as criticism, accusations, etc): It was unfair to level accusations at Tom - he wasn’t event present when the attack occured. Stella was distressed that most of the criticism was levelled at her. win back to win or get back (something which one has had before and lost): Our hockey team had trained hard and won back the trophy which we lost last year. The government is compaigning hard to win disillusioned voters back before the next election. pit against to put (someone or something) in competition with (someone else or something else): In the tournament we were pitted against last year’s champions. They pitted their superior skills against ours and won the quiz easily. rough out to draw or describe (something such as a plan or idea) roughly, and without much detail: The artichect has roughed out the plans for our new house. At the meeting a few people roughed out some ideas for raising money for repairs to the village hall. cheer on to support and encourage (someone such as a sports competitors) by cheering: We need as many people as possible to cheer on our team in the final. The large crowd was cheering the young athlete on.

The local football team has very few fans to cheer them on. trust to to place one’s hopes on (someone or something), to rely on (someone or something): We shall have to trust to Pauline's good judgement and hope that she makes the right decision. There is nothing else the team can do but trust to their superior strength. bank on to rely on (someone or something), to expect (some one or something) to help one: I’m banking on the train being on time. The relay team are banking on Ann - she’s their most experienced runner. carry off to win (a prize, trophy, etc) It was no surprise when Sally carried off the prize for best allround student. Fiona carried all the English prizes off. There was a special trophy for creative writing and we knew that Dave would carry it off.