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stave off

- stop something bad from happening, or to keep an unwanted situation or person away, usually temporarily

We were hoping to stave off these difficult decisions until September.

The man was appeared to have made some attempt to stave off the mountain cold, with a coat and several layers of clothing on his legs.

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carve out something

— create or obtain something that helps someone by skillful activities

She carved out a reputation for herself as a high-powered lawyer.

He carved out his own future.

She carved out a reputation among her male colleagues.

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flush out sb/sth

- to force a person or animal to leave a hiding place

He had to climb down the side of the tunnel to flush out the birds.

The military government flushed out foreign spies.

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squirrel away something

- to put (something) in a safe or secret place especially so that it can be kept for future use

Most of his money is squirreled away somewhere.

Lots of kids put part of their Halloween candy in a safe spot so they can eat it in a few days — in other words, they squirrel away their treats.

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pluck up one's/the courage

- to force oneself to be brave enough to do something, although he/she is frightened or worried about it:

He finally plucked up courage to ask her to marry him.

So I plucked up the courage and asked him why he had a hotel booking.

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by a mile

- by a large amount; by a lot

We won that game by a mile! I think the final score was 10-1.

I missed the target by a mile that time.

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by a mile

- by a large amount; by a lot

We won that game by a mile! I think the final score was 10-1.

I missed the target by a mile that time.

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over the moon

- extremely happy; delighted；very pleased

They're going on holiday on Wednesday so they're all over the moon.

Wayne has had an unbelievable career and I thought it was a nice send-off for him. Everyone was over the moon for him.

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throw oneself into

- start to do (something) with enthusiasm and vigour

Florence threw herself into her work. She was indeed a shining example to all other nurses.

He threw himself into his music.

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turn away

- to refuse admittance or acceptance to；to send away，REJECT, DISMISS

The Garifuna were turned away from Belize three times by the British government before they were allowed to settle there in 1832.

Many shoppers turned away from products that were not environmentally friendly.