• Nail down – Make something certain or fixed.

    • Example: "They’re trying to nail down the contract terms."

  • Narrow down – Reduce the number of possibilities.

    • Example: "We need to narrow down the options before deciding."

  • Note down – Write something so you remember it.

    • Example: "I’ll note down the address for you."

  • Nod off – Fall asleep, especially briefly.

    • Example: "He nodded off during the lecture."

  • Name after – Give someone the same name as another person.

    • Example: "She was named after her grandmother."

  • Nose around – Look around or search in a sneaky way.

    • Example: "He was caught nosing around in her office."

  • Nurse back to health – Take care of someone to help them recover.

    • Example: "She nursed him back to health after his surgery."

  • Nestle up to – Move closer to someone in a cozy way.

    • Example: "The cat nestled up to her on the couch."

  • Narrow in on – Focus closely on something.

    • Example: "They narrowed in on the source of the problem."

  • Nag at – Bother or annoy persistently.

    • Example: "The thought of the deadline kept nagging at her."

  • Notch up – Achieve or score something.

    • Example: "He notched up another victory in the game."

  • Nod to – Acknowledge or give a signal to.

    • Example: "He nodded to her from across the room."

  • Nail up – Secure something by nailing it.

    • Example: "They nailed up a sign on the fence."

  • Need out – Feel the need to leave a situation.

    • Example: "She needed out of the stressful job."

  • Nut out – Work out or solve something.

    • Example: "They nutted out the problem together."

  • Numb out – Become detached or emotionally numb.

    • Example: "He numbed out after the shocking news."

  • Nod along – Show agreement by nodding.

    • Example: "She nodded along as he explained his plan."

  • Nestle down – Settle into a comfortable position.

    • Example: "She nestled down with a blanket and a book."

  • Notice up – Pay attention or take note.

    • Example: "She noticed up and realized he was staring."

  • Nibble on – Eat small bites of something.

    • Example: "She nibbled on a piece of chocolate."

  • Nose out – Detect something or find it through searching.

    • Example: "The dog nosed out the hidden treat."

  • Narrow off – Become narrower.

    • Example: "The road narrowed off as we entered the woods."

  • Name off – Recite a list of names.

    • Example: "She named off the participants."

  • Nod back – Return a nod as a greeting or acknowledgment.

    • Example: "He nodded back when she looked his way."

  • Nudge forward – Gently push someone or something forward.

    • Example: "He nudged her forward toward the stage."

  • Nose out of – Keep someone away from something.

    • Example: "She nosed him out of the conversation."

  • Narrow down to – Reduce options to a specific choice.

    • Example: "They narrowed it down to three candidates."

  • Numb down – Dull or reduce feelings.

    • Example: "She numbed down her emotions after the breakup."

  • Nest up – Settle into a cozy or secure position.

    • Example: "The puppies nestled up to each other."

  • Notice up on – Observe or keep track of.

    • Example: "She noticed up on the latest trends."

  • Nail on – Attach firmly with nails.

    • Example: "They nailed on a new board to fix the fence."

  • Name out – Identify someone openly.

    • Example: "He was named out as the best candidate."

  • Nibble away – Gradually reduce or take away.

    • Example: "The fees nibbled away at his savings."

  • Note for – Pay attention with a purpose.

    • Example: "Take note for future reference."

  • Nose in – Intrude into others’ business.

    • Example: "She tends to nose in where she’s not wanted."

  • Negotiate down – Bargain for a lower price.

    • Example: "They negotiated down the price of the car."

  • Nail shut – Secure something by nailing it closed.

    • Example: "They nailed shut the old barn door."

  • Nest in – Find a cozy or secure place to settle.

    • Example: "The bird nestled in the tree."

  • Note up – Record details or make notes.

    • Example: "She noted up the key points from the meeting."

  • Narrow back – Retract or reduce focus.

    • Example: "They narrowed back their focus to the main issue."

  • Name out loud – Speak someone’s name audibly.

    • Example: "He named out loud the winners."

  • Nod through – Approve something without discussion.

    • Example: "The committee nodded the proposal through."

  • Nose around for – Search or investigate.

    • Example: "He was nosing around for more information."

  • Nail down on – Securely finalize or agree on.

    • Example: "They nailed down on the terms of the contract."

  • Nip in – Go into a place briefly.

    • Example: "I’ll nip in to the store for a quick snack."

  • Notch up against – Compare or tally up.

    • Example: "He notched up the scores against his record."

  • Nuzzle up – Move close affectionately.

    • Example: "The dog nuzzled up to her side."

  • Nestle against – Press against warmly or closely.

    • Example: "She nestled against his shoulder."

  • Notice out – Spot or see something noticeable.

    • Example: "She noticed out the new changes."

  • Narrow up – Make something more specific or focused.

    • Example: "They narrowed up the topic for clarity."

  • Nod off to – Fall asleep in a specific place or situation.

    • Example: "He nodded off to sleep during the movie."

  • Nose away – Move away with curiosity.

    • Example: "The dog nosed away after exploring."

  • Nurture into – Support growth or development.

    • Example: "She nurtured him into a talented artist."

  • Nag over – Worry or dwell on something repeatedly.

    • Example: "The issue nagged over him for days."

  • Notch up with – Achieve something in relation to another factor.

    • Example: "He notched up his performance with each game."

  • Nod towards – Acknowledge by nodding.

    • Example: "She nodded towards the door, signaling they should leave."

  • Need on – Require or depend on something.

    • Example: "They needed on his expertise for the project."

  • Nip off – Go away briefly.

    • Example: "I’ll just nip off to get my coat."

  • Nose down to – Focus intently on something.

    • Example: "He nosed down to complete his assignment."

  • Narrow around – Close in or get closer.

    • Example: "The fog narrowed around us as we walked."

  • Nag out – Persistently ask or annoy until something is done.

    • Example: "She nagged him out to get the chores done."

  • Name over – Review names on a list.

    • Example: "She named over everyone invited to the event."

  • Nip out – Leave briefly for a quick task.

    • Example: "I’ll nip out to the store and be right back."

  • Nod up to – Acknowledge someone by nodding.

    • Example: "He nodded up to his friends in the crowd."

  • Nose out from – Emerge from something.

    • Example: "The cat nosed out from under the bed."

  • Nest around – Make oneself comfortable.

    • Example: "She nested around with pillows on the couch."

  • Narrow through – Move carefully through a narrow space.

    • Example: "We had to narrow through the crowded hallway."

  • Notice in – Recognize something in a larger context.

    • Example: "She noticed in the pattern a small mistake."

  • Nail together – Assemble by nailing pieces together.

    • Example: "He nailed together a wooden frame."

  • Nail up against – Secure by nailing against something.

    • Example: "They nailed up the board against the wall."

  • Nest into – Settle comfortably into something.

    • Example: "She nestled into the chair by the fireplace."

  • Note out – Take notes or record details of something.

    • Example: "I noted out the instructions before starting."

  • Narrow out – Reduce options to exclude others.

    • Example: "They narrowed out the non-essential candidates."

  • Nip back – Return quickly after a brief absence.

    • Example: "I’ll nip back to the store if we forgot anything."

  • Nose down on – Focus intently on a particular task.

    • Example: "He nosed down on his studies for the exam."

  • Nudge in – Gently move or encourage someone into a situation.

    • Example: "She nudged him in the right direction."

  • Name down – Write down names for future reference.

    • Example: "We’ll name down all the applicants for consideration."

  • Nail on to – Attach firmly to something.

    • Example: "He nailed the decoration on to the door."

  • Note off – Record something to remember later.

    • Example: "She noted off the key points from the speech."

  • Nibble away at – Gradually reduce or consume something.

    • Example: "His constant purchases nibbled away at his savings."

  • Nod up – Greet or acknowledge by nodding upward.

    • Example: "He nodded up to his friend across the street."

  • Nose around at – Look or search around a place.

    • Example: "She nosed around at the new shop."

  • Nod forward – Move one’s head forward as a gesture.

    • Example: "She nodded forward, encouraging him to speak."

  • Nuzzle into – Snuggle or press closely into something.

    • Example: "The puppy nuzzled into her lap."

  • Nudge out – Slightly push someone out of a position.

    • Example: "He was nudged out of the lead position by a newcomer."

  • Narrow down from – Select specifically from a larger group.

    • Example: "We narrowed down from 50 options to just 5."

  • Nose in on – Intrusively involve oneself in something.

    • Example: "He tried to nose in on their conversation."

  • Note over – Review notes or details.

    • Example: "She noted over her lecture notes before the test."

  • Nip in the bud – Stop something before it grows.

    • Example: "They nipped the problem in the bud before it worsened."

  • Nest down – Settle comfortably into a spot.

    • Example: "The dog nestled down on its bed."

  • Nose off – Move away discreetly or quietly.

    • Example: "The curious cat nosed off when it got bored."

  • Narrow against – Judge or compare narrowly against criteria.

    • Example: "They narrowed the options against strict criteria."

  • Nibble on to – Start to try or eat a little bit.

    • Example: "She nibbled on to a piece of cheese."

  • Name for – Designate someone as suitable for a role.

    • Example: "They named her for the project leader role."

  • Nod out – Fall asleep briefly, often unintentionally.

    • Example: "He nodded out on the bus after a long day."

  • Notice in on – Become aware of something or recognize it.

    • Example: "She noticed in on a key detail others missed."

  • Nestle in on – Get cozy in a secure position or place.

    • Example: "The kids nestled in on the sofa for a movie night."

  • Nudge up – Slightly increase or improve.

    • Example: "The company nudged up their offer to seal the deal."

  • Narrow to – Focus specifically on one thing.

    • Example: "They narrowed their search to local applicants."

  • Nail up for – Put something up securely, especially for display. - Example: "They nailed up posters for the event around town."