zoom in

Focus closely

The camera zoomed in on the man's face and I suddenly recognised my brother. I hadn't seen him for years.

zip around

Move quickly

I go shopping once a week to the supermarket. I don't normally take more than half an hour, zipping around the shelves and filling my trolley.

yield to

Surrender

When faced with a chocolate cake I always yield to temptation and eat it. I've got no willpower.

wriggle out of

Avoid doing something in a sneaky way

She always manages to wriggle out of any kind of responsibility, yet she gets paid more than any of us.

watch over

Monitor someone or something

A shepherd watches over his flock to make sure the animals don't get into any trouble.

watch out for

Be careful of someone or something

Watch out for the gypsies outside the cathedral. They'll try to tell you fortune and steal your wallet at the same time.

walk over

Treat with contempt or exploit someone; defeat

Of course I took his money! I walked all over him. If he doesn't have what it takes he shouldn't play poker.

wait on

Serve someone

I could not work as a waiter, waiting on people like a slave or a servant.

wade into

Become involved without planning or thought

He just waded in to the fight and was one of the first officers to get assaulted.

turn into

Become something else

She was very loving until we got married, then she turned into a cold, loveless harridan.