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let drive

idiom

To aim a blow; to strike with force; to attack; to shoot (an arrow or firearm).


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  1. 01

    buy to let

    To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it

  2. 02

    don't let the door hit you on the way out

    Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.

  3. 03

    drive a coach and horses through

    To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).

  4. 04

    drive a hard bargain

    To negotiate forcefully.

  5. 05

    drive a stake through its heart

    get rid of, destroy permanently or stop talking about

  6. 06

    drive a wedge

    To separate.

  7. 07

    drive away

    To force someone or something to leave

  8. 08

    drive back

    To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.

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