do something for somebody

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• mistake something for somebody — miˈstake sb/sth for sb/sth derived to think wrongly that sb/sth is sb/sth else Syn: ↑confuse • I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. Main entry: ↑mistakederived …   Useful english dictionary

• find out something (about somebody) — ˌfind ˈout (about sth/sb) | ˌfind ˈout sth (about sth/sb) derived to get some information about sth/sb by asking, reading, etc • She d been seeing the boy for a while, but didn t want her parents to find out. • I haven t found anything out about… …   Useful english dictionary

• foist something on somebody — ˈfoist sb/sth on/upon sb derived to force sb to accept sb/sth that they do not want • The title for her novel was foisted on her by the publishers. • When I was young my parents often foisted me upon a reluctant aunt for the weekend. Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

• foist something upon somebody — ˈfoist sb/sth on/upon sb derived to force sb to accept sb/sth that they do not want • The title for her novel was foisted on her by the publishers. • When I was young my parents often foisted me upon a reluctant aunt for the weekend. Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

• pin something on somebody — ˈpin sth on sb derived to make sb be blamed for sth, especially for sth they did not do • No one would admit responsibility. They all tried to pin the blame on someone else. • You can t pin this one on me I wasn t even there! Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• bring something before somebody — ˈbring sb/sth before sb derived (formal) to present sb/sth for discussion or judgement • The matter will be brought before the committee. • He was brought before the court and found guilty. Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• bring something on somebody — ˈbring sth on yourself/sb derived to be responsible for sth unpleasant that happens to you/sb • I have no sympathy you brought it all on yourself. • He has brought shame and disgrace on the whole family. Main entry: ↑bringderived …   Useful english dictionary

• count something against somebody — ˌcount aˈgainst sb | ˌcount sth aˈgainst sb derived to be considered or to consider sth to be a disadvantage in sb • For that job her lack of experience may count against her. • He has a criminal record but we hope that prospective employers won… …   Useful english dictionary

• couple something with somebody — ˈcouple sb/sth with sb/sth derived usually passive to link one thing, situation, etc. to another Syn: combine with • Overproduction, coupled with falling sales, has led to huge losses for the company. Main entry: ↑couple …   Useful english dictionary

• enquire something of somebody — enˈquire sth of sb derived (formal) to ask sb sth • (+ speech) ‘Will you be staying for lunch?’ she enquired of Charles. Main entry: ↑enquirederived …   Useful english dictionary

• hear something from somebody — ˈhear from sb | ˈhear sth from sb derived to receive a letter, email, phone call, etc. from sb • I look forward to hearing from you. • I haven t heard anything from her for months. • It was good to hear from him again …   Useful english dictionary