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to insist on doing sth

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  • insist on doing something — inˈsist on doing sth derived to continue doing sth even though other people think it is annoying • They insist on playing their music late at night. Main entry: ↑insistderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • insist — in|sist W2S3 [ınˈsıst] v [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: insistere [i] to stand on, continue with determination , from sistere to stand ] 1.) to say firmly and often that something is true, especially when other people think it may not be true …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • insist upon something — inˈsist on/upon sth derived to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else • We insisted on a refund of the full amount. • insist upon something doing sth They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • insist — /In sIst/ verb (I) 1 to say firmly and repeatedly that something is true, especially when other people think it may not be true: insist that: Mike insisted that he was right. (+ to): She kept insisting on her innocence. 2 to demand that something …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • insist*/*/ — [ɪnˈsɪst] verb [I/T] 1) to say very firmly that something must happen or be done You must see a doctor immediately – I insist.[/ex] Some companies insist on staff undergoing regular medical checks.[/ex] She insisted that we stay at her house… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • inˈsist ˌon sth — phrasal verb 1) to say that you must have something She insists upon fresh fruit every morning.[/ex] 2) insist on/upon doing sth to keep doing something that annoys people Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor?[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • inˈsist uˌpon sth — phrasal verb 1) to say that you must have something She insists upon fresh fruit every morning.[/ex] 2) insist on/upon doing sth to keep doing something that annoys people Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor?[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • well — 1 /wel/ adverb comparative better superlative best 1 SATISFACTORILY in a successful or satisfactory way: Did you sleep well? | James reads well for his age. | fairly/moderately/pretty well (=quite well) | go well (=happen in the way you planned… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • hidden agenda — ➔ agenda * * * hidden agenda UK US noun [C] ► a secret reason for doing something: have a/no hidden agenda »Officials there insist they have no hidden agenda. a hidden agenda to do sth »There has never been a hidden agenda to try and control… …   Financial and business terms

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