to bid

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to [move] heaven and earth

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to overexert

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to make off

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The structure is a simple verb, likely a shortened or altered form of "scramble," stripping the ending for a sharper, quicker command. It is used to describe moving hurriedly, especially to escape or to leave a place abruptly, often as an imperative telling someone to get out fast. People typically say "scram!" when they want someone to leave immediately, such as "The cops are coming, scram!" or "I told him to scram and leave me alone." The term originated in early 20th century American slang, possibly from "scramble" or from the German "schramm" (to depart), and became popular in mid 20th century films, comics, and casual speech.

What does "to scram" mean in slang?

to scram

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to shirk

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to sidestep

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to shun

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to eschew

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to abscond

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to skedaddle

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to decamp

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to hinder

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to forestall

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to ward off

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to head off

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to stave off

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The idiom "break one's neck" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. Back then, horse racing was a very popular sport, and it was not rare for riders to break their necks in accidents. So, the idiom might have come from this situation, with its literal meaning of causing a neck injury eventually changing to mean rushing or trying too hard. This idiom is typically used in informal contexts, often in spoken language, to say that someone is working very hard or rushing to achieve something.

What is the origin of the idiom "break one's neck" and when to use it?

to [break] {one's} neck

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to circumvent

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to bypass

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to [knock] {oneself} out

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Here, you will learn some English words related to Attempt and Prevention that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

محاولة ومنع

كلمات IELTS الأكاديمية المتقدمة لـ "المحاولة والوقاية"

Expressing Attempt and Prevention

Attempt and Prevention

Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Attempt and Prevention"