Everyday Idioms And Phrases

noun an act of letting something fall or be dropped

verb to allow or cause something to fall or be dropped

• The witness was hesitant to let drop any details about the ongoing investigation.
• I can't believe she let drop that secret about her new job!
• I promised not to let drop the news about the surprise party.
• She carefully crafted her words, ensuring not to let drop any hints about her true feelings.

noun a tube or channel for conveying fluids or gases

verb to speak up or speak loudly and assertively

• During the meeting, I kindly asked everyone to pipe up if they had any concerns.
• Hey, don't be shy, just pipe up and let us know what you think.
• Yo, if you got something to say, just pipe up and speak your mind.
• It's important to pipe up and stand up for what you believe in, even if it's not popular.

noun A person or thing that is worn out

verb To become unusable or ineffective due to repeated use or wear

adjective Describing something that is no longer functional or effective due to excessive use

• The constant friction caused the fabric to wear out quickly.
• I've been wearing out these shoes by wearing them every day.
• I really wore out my welcome at the party last night.
• The stress of the job is starting to wear me out.