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cook up
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
a. inventar
I'm sure he'll cook up an excuse to leave earlier.Seguro que se inventa una excusa para irse antes.
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