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cry over somebody
to be very upset or emotional about someone, often due to loss or disappointment
banish
to send someone away as a punishment or to get rid of something unwanted
provide for somebody
to support or take care of someone financially or materially
get roped in something
to become involved in something, often unwillingly or unexpectedly
an all-time favourite
something that is loved or enjoyed forever; a timeless favorite
sneak off
to leave quietly and secretly, usually to avoid attention
be better off something
to be in a more favorable, advantageous, or improved situation
be hard on somebody
to criticize or treat someone strictly or harshly
get somebody in trouble
to cause someone to face difficulties, punishment, or negative consequences
seize a moment
to take advantage of a good opportunity when it arises
be through and through
to be completely or fully something, often describing a person's character or qualities
go back to normal
to return to the usual or regular state after a change or disruption
break a promise
to fail to keep a promise made to someone
go down one’s path
to follow one's way, decisions, or course of action
look out for somebody
to watch over, protect, or take care of someone
pester somebody
to bother or annoy someone repeatedly, often persistently
bring back a memory
to bother or annoy someone repeatedly, often persistently
grab one’s attention
to attract one’s attention
be on fire
be very enthusiastic, excited, or passionate about something
make something right
to correct a wrong or mistake, to compensate for harm done, or to restore a situation to a good or proper state
make up one’s mind
make a decision, decide
extend one’s stay
to prolong or make a period of time spent in a particular place last longer
do whatever it takes
to be completely dedicated to achieving a goal, and willing to do anything necessary to succeed, even if it requires significant effort or overcoming obstacles
be out of time
there is no time remaining to do something, or that a deadline has been reached and a task cannot be completed
count on somebody
to rely on, depend on, or trust someone to do what is expected or needed, or to be sure that something will happen