call off something — call off (something) to decide not to do something that was planned. Why should I call off the trip when I ve already paid for it? … New idioms dictionary
call for something — call for (something) 1. to demand something. Officials called for an investigation. 2. to require something. The recipe calls for 12 pounds of tomatoes, onions, sausage, and some herbs. I didn t know if that kind of comment was what was called… … New idioms dictionary
call/bring something to mind — call/bring (something) to mind : to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of Seeing her again brought to mind the happy times we spent together in college. • • • Main Entry: ↑mind … Useful english dictionary
call someone/something to mind — cause one to think of someone or something, esp. through similarity the still lifes call to mind certain of Cézanne s works ■ [with negative] remember someone or something [with clause] I cannot call to mind where I have seen you … Useful english dictionary
call someone/something down — 1) cause or provoke someone or something to appear or occur nothing called down the wrath of Nemesis quicker 2) dated reprimand someone … Useful english dictionary
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have first call on something — have first call on (something) to have the right to use something first. John has first call on the car as he needs it for work … New idioms dictionary
no call for something — no call for (something) it is not reasonable. Some movies throw in some violence, even though there s no call for it in the story. You have no call to be jealous … New idioms dictionary
call someone/something off — order a person or dog to stop attacking someone … Useful english dictionary
call someone/something to order — ask those present at a meeting to be silent so that business may proceed … Useful english dictionary