earmark for (someone or something)
earmark for (someone or something)
To designate something for a particular person, place, or use. A noun or pronoun can be used between "earmark" and "for." We need to earmark the firmest bed for grandma because of her back issues. These boxes are earmarked for storage, so don't open them!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
earmark something for someone or something
Fig. to reserve something for someone or something. Tom earmarked the best of the steaks for his special guests. I have earmarked this chair for the family room.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- earmark
- earmark for
- identify with
- rescue from
- rescue from (someone or something)
- involve with
- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
- arrange for
- arrange some music for