some
/sʌm/
- determiner 8
- pronoun 4
- adverb 3
- phrases 17
determiner8
pronoun4
adverb3
Phrases with some
- all and someone and all
- and then someUsed to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.
- bang some heads togetherAttempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
- catch some raysTo sunbathe.
- catch some z'sTo sleep.
- cut someone some slackTo make allowances for someone, and not treat a failure severely.
- get some airTo invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air, especially after departing from a building or other enclosed space for this purpose.
- give it some wellyTo increase fuel or power to an engine, as to a car by depressing the gas pedal.
- grow some ballsTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.
- kick some tailTo be authoritative and assertive in order to achieve or accomplish something.
- kick some tiresTo shop for a vehicle or other item to purchase or in which to invest.
- knock some sense intoTo reprimand or reform someone vigorously.
- put some timber onTo put on weight; to become more heavy or obese.
- quite somea considerable amount of
- some oldSome, some unspecified or yet-undetermined one (especially for emphasis).
- some peopleExpresses disapproval at the actions of a person; a disapproving response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.
- some pumpkinsA person or thing of consequence.