– a phrase used to mean that it is too late to ask for something now; you should have asked for it earlier * The time to ask for a day off this week was last week when I was making up the schedule.

– to take the blame for something * Even though all four of the kids were responsible for breaking the window, Lionel took the heat.

– to watch someone very closely, usually making the person being watched uncomfortable * Stop breathing down my neck! I’ll finish cooking dinner faster if you stop bothering me.

– to delay to give yourself more time * He didn’t have enough money to pay his rent and tried _______ the landlord by telling her that he had already sent a check in the mail.

– I give you my promise * _______ that I will be there at 10 a.m. to help you with the presentation.