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TAKE THE QUIZ“for something”
The following 15 entries include the term for something.
account for (something)
phrasal verb: to give a reason or explanation for (something)
answer for (something)
idiom: to take responsibility for (something)
buck for (something)
idiom: to try very hard or work very hard to get (something)
get on for (something)
idiom: to move toward becoming (a specified age, time, etc.)
have (someone or something) to thank for (something)
idiom—used to say that someone or something is responsible for something
lay the blame for (something) at someone's door
idiom: to blame someone for (something)
make up for (something)
idiom: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
pave the way for (something or someone)
idiom: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)
send away for (something)
phrasal verb: to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail
send away to (someone) for (something)
phrasal verb: to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to (someone) by mail
send off for (something)
phrasal verb: to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail
send out for (something)
phrasal verb: to ask a restaurant to deliver (food) to one's location
stick out for (something)
phrasal verb: to refuse to accept or agree to something in order to get (something)
touch (someone) for (something)
idiom: to persuade (someone) to give or lend one (an amount of money)
write off for (something)
phrasal verb: to make a request for (something) by sending a letter
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