lift a little
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To raise something by a small amount.
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- Could you lift your arm a little so I can clean underneath?
- The heavy box needed them to lift it a little to slide it into place.
- Just lift your head a little, and you'll see the top of the mountain.
- He asked her to lift the corner of the rug a little to check for dust.
- If you could lift the lid a little, the steam will escape.
- The mechanic told him to lift the car a little with the jack.
- She managed to lift the sleepy child a little higher onto her hip.
- Please lift your feet a little when crossing the threshold.
- The curtains need to be lifted a little to let in more light.
- He tried to lift the mood a little with a joke.