wear away - to reduce, to weaken gradually; to pass (the time) slowly Water wore away the embankment. His pain is wearing away gradually. We wore away the evening playing cards. , , ;
wear off - to diminish or disappear gradually The smell wore off soon. The feeling of despair will wear off. The effect of the drug began to wear off and she was in pain again. , ( , - , -)
wear out - 1. to become useless because of long use; 2. to be very tired or exhausted 1. The equipment is old and worn out. His clothes are worn out. 2. I am worn out. His behavior has worn out my patience. 1. - ; 2. , ()
welcome back - to greet someone's return After 2 years of absence, we are happy to welcome back Lena Brown! -
welcome someone in - to be glad to let someone in Please welcome in our guest from Australia! / -
welcome someone to something - to be glad to let someone in or accept as a member We welcomed him to our club. I'm glad to welcome you to our school. Welcome to our city! - , -
welcome someone with something - to greet someone with something We welcomed him with a glass of champagne and a song in his honor. They welcomed him with angry shouts and hisses. - -
well up - to rise (about water, feelings) Tears welled up in her eyes. The feeling of anger welled up in him. , ( , )
win back - to regain, to get back They managed to win back their city occupied by the enemy. He is trying to win back her love. , /
wind up - 1. to roll into a ball; 2. to wind (a clock); 3. to end, to finish; 4. to make someone tense and excited 1. He wound up the rope into a ball. 2. He likes the toys that he can wind up. 3. It's 8 o'clock, let's wind up the meeting. 4. He's wound up and extremely touchy. 1. , ; 2. (); 3. -; 4. , -
wipe off - to remove by wiping She wiped the dust off the table. He wiped the sweat off his forehead. (, , ) (, , )
wipe out - to destroy completely The whole city was wiped out in minutes.
wise up (to something) - (slang) to learn (the truth, secret, etc.); to open one's eyes; to use common sense He finally wised up to the fact that they were using him as a scapegoat. You should wise him up to the nature of business there. Wise up, he is not going to help you! () (, ); ( -);
