i put in an extra hour at work today.
20.
22. Be along (phr.v) arrive
I expect John will be along soon.
23.
25.
27. Carry off (phr.v) transport away
I need a truck to crry off all this
furniture.
28. Let down (phr.v) disappoint
I promised him I would meet him
there, and I will not let him down.
29. Be down with (phr.v) be ill
I think you are down with the flu.
30. Pass over (phr.v) ignore
I want to pass over this quite quickly.
31. Bringing up (phr.v) vomit
I was very ill today; I kept bringing
up everything I ate.
32. Answer for (phr.v) guarantee
I will answer for his debt, if he can't
pay on the day.
33. Pass out (phr.v) distribute
We'll pass out copies of the agenda.
34. Get at (phr.v) contact
I've got some things to do for about
an hour. After that, get at me.
35. Look at (phr.v) consider
i looked at the possibility of buying a
new car.
36. Put in (phr.v) contribute
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37. Be fed up (phr.v) be frustrated
I'm fed up with my job.
38. Held down (phr.v) continue
I help down that job for years.
39. Come along (phr.v) accompany
I'd like you to come along with me to
the opera.
40. Come up (phr.v) happen
I'll let you know if any vacancies
come up.
41. Pass on (phr.v) skip
I'll pass on dessert, thanks.
42. Took off (phr.v) suddently
become successful
Sales were slow for that product in
ther first year, but then it look off.
43. Pick up (phr.v) answer
I'm calling him, but he just isn't
picking up!
44. Kick back (phr.v) relax
I'm going to stay at home on
Saturday and just kick back.
45. Take off (phr.v) depart
I'm going to take off now.
46. Be with (phr.v) agree
I'm sorry; I'm not with you on this
point.
47. Get over (phr.v) overcome
I'm trying to get over my fear of
flying.
48. Break off (phr.v) end a Kids! Stop messing about and do
relationship your work!
I've decided to break it off with her. 58. Kick off (phr.v) start
49. Come at (phr.v) try Let's kick off this project with a
I'm not going to come at that again. planning meeting.
Too risky. 59. Take up (phr.v) resume
50. Drift off (phr.v) fall asleep Let's take up where we left off.
If I wake up during the night, I 60. Carry off (phr.v) cause death
cannot drift off again. Malaria carried off many people.
51. Cut out (phr.v) remove 61. Go for (phr.v) accept
If we cut out the middle-man, we Management won't go for such a
will both have better profits. risky project now.
52. Get out (phr.v) escape 62. Get down (phr.v) discourage
In case of fire, get out by the nearst Nothing gets me down so much as a
exit. rainy day.
53. Carry on (phr.v) maintain 63. Come in (phr.v) enter
It is difficult to carry on a Please come in and look around.
conversation with so many 64. Go out (phr.v) leave
distractions. Please go out through the back door.
54. Fell in with (phr.v) accept 65. take out (phr.v) remove
It seemed like a good idea, so we fell Please take out the trash before the
in with it. whole house starts to smell.
55. Come up (phr.v) rise 66. Put through (phr.v) connect
It'll be warmer once the sun comes Please hold the line a moment while
up. I put you through to the sales office.
56. Get down on (phr.v) criticise 67. Put down (phr.v) write
Jane's always getting down on the Put down the first thing you think of
kids. on this piece of paper.
57. Mess about (phr.v) misbehave 68. Come down (phr.v) decrease
(UK) Real estate prices have come down
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69. Bring around (phr.v) convince The factory puts out 5000 units each
Sam was sure he could bring them day.
around to the deal. 84. Call for (phr.v) request
70. Get behind (phr.v) support The Government has called for an
She claims the publishers never end to hostilities in the region.
really got behind her new book. 85. Run in (phr.v) arrest (UK)
71. Bringing up (phr.v) raise The guys who robbed the bank last
She did well enough bringing up two week have finally been run in.
sons and a daughter on her own. 86. Bring down (phr.v) reduce
72. Get through (phr.v) finish The latest budget reforms are
She got through her book this intended to bring down the level of
morning! inflation.
73. Back up (phr.v) move backwards 87. Made off (phr.v) escape (UK)
That beeping sound indicates that the The men made off as the police
truck is backing up. arrived.
74. Came in (phr.v) arrive 88. Pass off (phr.v) happen
That flight just came in. The millennium passed off without
75. Run after (phr.v) chase any disasters.
That dog will get hurt if he continues 89. The new computers make for
to run after cars. much greater productivity.
76. Fall down (phr.v) fail 90.
That is where your reasoning falls 92
down. 94.
77. Threw up (phr.v) vomit 96.
The baby threw up all over my shirt. 98.
78. 100.
80. 102. Get back to (phr.v) Telephone
82. Hold back (phr.v) stop someone later
The dam can't hold back that much There is no answer. I will get back to
water. Sam another time.
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105.
107.
109. Get through (phr.v) to contact
by telephone
I finally got through to Tom on his
mobile.
110. Hang on (phr.v) wait for a short
time (informal)
Hang on-I’ll just see if he’s here.
111. Hang up (phr.v) end a telephone
call by breaking the connection
I can’t believe he hung up on me!
112. Hold on (phr.v) wait for a short
time
Could you hold on a moment,
please?
113. Set off (phr.v) start a journey
We set off for Paris just after ten.
114. Get in (phr.v) arrive (train,
plane)
I got in just after eight o’clock.
115.
117. Get off (phr.v) leave a bus,
train, plane
We get off at the next station.
118. Check out (phr.v) leave the
hotel after paying
We checked out at noon.
118. Get on (phr.v) enter a bus, train,
plane, to climb on board
I think we got on the wrong bus.
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119. Get away (phr.v) have a holiday
or vacation
We’re hoping to get away for a few
days at Easter.
120. Drop off (phr.v) take someone
to a place and leave them there
I’ll drop you off on my way home.
121. Pick up (phr.v) lest someone get
into your car and take them
somewhere
I’ll pick you up at the station.
122. Speed up (phr.v) increase speed
Can you try and speed things up a
bit?
123.
125. Set out (phr.v) start a journey,
especially a long journey
They set out on the last stage of their
journey.
126. See off (phr.v) go to the airport
or station to say goodbye to someone
They’ve gone to the airport to see
their son off.
127. Touch down (phr.v) to land at
an airport
The flight touched down on time.
128. Bring down (phr.v) reduce the
amount of something
We aim to bring down prices on all
our computers.
129. Pay for (phr.v) give money in
order to buy something
I paid good money for that sofa, so it
should last.
130. put on (phr.v) wear something
briefly to decide whether to buy it
Anna put on the coat.
131. Queue up/Line up (phr.v) wait
for something in a line
Some people queued up all night to
get into the store.
132. Try out ( phr.v) test something
to see if you like it
John hopes to try out his new
running shoes this weekend.
133. Sell out (phr.v) sell the whole
supply/capacity
I’m sorry, we’ve sold out of shoes.
134. Shop around (phr.v) compare
prices before buying
We often shop around for the best
deal.
135. Take off (phr.v) remove a piece
of clothing
He took off my wet boots and made
me sit by the fire.
136. Try on (phr.v) put on a piece of
clothing to see if it fits
You should try the shoes on before
you buy them.
137. Pop into (phr.v) to visit briefly
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I’m going to pop into the store for a
moment.
138. Do up (UK) (phr.v) to fasten
something
You don’t need to do up the top
button.
139. Stand out (phr.v) to be very
noticeable
Your red dress really stands out
against all those dull brown ones.
140. Wear in (UK) (phr.v) to loosen
or soften some new clothing by
wearing it
That sweater will feel better after
you wear it in.
141. Set (someone) back (phr.v) to
cost someone a particular amount of
money, especially a large amount
Anna’s new laptop must have set her
back $2000.
142. Look out for (phr.v) to watch or
check regularly for something
I always look out for special deals
when I’m shopping.
143. Go with (something) (phr.v) to
seem good, natural, or attractive in
combination with something
Which shoes go best with this dress?
144. Splash out (UK) (phr.v) spend
money freely
She splashed out on a Lexus.
145. Be named after (phr.v) be given 152. Grow up (phr.v) develop into an
the name of another person adult
John was named after his Their children have all grown up and
grandfather. left home now.
146. Bring up (phr.v) look after a 153. Look after (phr.v) take care of
child until he or she becomes an someone
adult It’s hard work looking after three
She brought up three sons on her children all day.
own. 154. Look up to (phr.v) respect and
147. Fall out with sb (phr.v) argue admire someone
with sb and you are no longer My father’s a role model for other
friendly with them people to look up to.
I’d fallen out with my parents. 155. Take after (phr.v) look or
148. Get along/on with (phr.v) have behave like an older relative
a good, friendly relationship with She takes after her father.
somebody 156. Tell off (phr.v) criticize
I get along well with my brother and someone angrily for doing something
sister. wrong
149. Get together (phr.v) spend time Our parents told us off for making so
together much noise.
The whole family usually gets 157. Settle down (phr.v) begin to live
together at Christmas. a quieter life by getting married
150. Go by (phr.v) prefer to be called When are you going to get married
by a particular name and settle down?
When I knew her, she used to go by 158. Split up (phr.v) end a marriage
the name of Judy. relationship
Her parents split up a few months
151. Grow apart (phr.v) stop having ago.
a close relationship with somebody 159. Make up (phr.v) become
over a period of time friendly with someone again after an
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Have you made it up with your
brother yet?
160. Break up (phr.v) end
relationship
Our marriage has broken up.
161. Put up with (phr.v) tolerate;
accept an unpleasant situation
without complaining
Sarah put up with John’s violent
temper.
162. Boil away (phr.v) evaporate
completely during boiling
The soup’s almost boiled away.
163. Boil down (phr.v) if a food or
liquid boils down, its volume is
reduced as it boils.
Spinach tends to boil down a lot.
164. Bake off (phr.v) finish baking
partly baked food
She baked off the cakes in the oven.
165. Boil over (phr.v) rise and flow
over the side of the container while
boiling
The milk was boiling over on the
stove.
166. Bolt down (phr.v) eat a large
amount of food very quickly
She bolted down her lunch and
rushed back to work.
167. Chop up (phr.v) cut into pieces,
usually with several sharp blows
Sarah was busy chopping up onions.
168. Cut off (phr.v) remove part of
a something by cutting it with a knife
You should cut the tops off the
carrots first.
169. Cut out (phr.v) shape or form by
cutting
She cut several pieces of pastry out.
170. Cut up (phr.v) Cut something
into small pieces
He cut the pie up into little pieces.
171. Fry up (phr.v) cook something
by frying
Let’s fry some chicken up for dinner.
172. Pig out (phr.v) eat an extremely
large amount of food
Kids pig out on junk food and soda.
173. Slice off (phr.v) cut something
from a larger piece
She sliced off a piece of sausage.
174. Whip up (phr.v) quickly make a
meal or something to eat
She whipped up a delicious lunch for
us in 15 minutes.
175. Cook away (phr.v) Slow
cooking; to cook slowly over a long
period of time
Just drop the meatballs in your
simmering sauce and let them cook
away for about 25 minutes.
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176. Peel off (phr.v) remove the skin
from a vegetable or fruit
She peeled off the apple’s skin.
177. Thaw out (phr.v) warm up from
being frozen
Before you begin, thaw out the
frozen meat for several hours.
178. Mix in (phr.v) to mix or
combine with substances
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IDIOM WORDS 8. Dead ringer (idiom) similar in
1. Take a hike (idiom) go away appearance
Maybe you could take a hike She’s a dead ringer for her older
while we discuss salaries. sister.
2. Has one foot in the grave (idiom) 9. No spring chicken (idiom) not
near death young
My uncle is very sick and has She’s no spring chicken, but
one foot in the grave. she’s still very good looking.
3. Nine times out of ten (idiom) 10. Chop chop (idiom) quickly
almost always Sure, come into the office, and
Nine times out of ten your first we can get the documents you
choice turns out to be the right need chop chop.
one. 11. Take your time (idiom) don’t
4. Once in a blue moon (idiom) hurry
very rarely Take your time on the exam. You
Once in a blue moon you see the don’t get a bonus for finishing
Aurora here, but it’s not like quickly.
farther north. 12. Held my peace (idiom) be silent
5. Like shooting fish in a barrel I wanted to speak up during the
(idiom) very easy meeting, but I held my peace.
Passing this quiz will be like 13. Throwing his money down the
shooting fish in a barrel. I’ve drain (idiom) waste money
studied a lot. That’s a worthless investment.
6. Make yourself at home (idiom) He’s throwing his money down
make yourself comfortable the drain.
Please come in and make 14. Call time (idiom) end
yourself at home. The boxer is ready to call time on
7. House of correction (idiom) his long career.
prison 15. Around the clock (idiom) at all
She said he’s out of the house of times
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 The restaurant is open around the
clock.
16. Knock your socks off! (idiom)
amaze you
Wait until you try the new
Yamaha scooters. They’ll knock
your socks off!
17. Hit the road (idiom) leave
We better hit the road before
traffic gets even worse.
18. Seize the day (idiom) take an
opportunity
We should seize the day while
prices are low. That won’t last
forever.
19. On the spot (idiom) immediately
When I said I would move to
New York, she offered me the
job on the spot.
20. On cloud nine (idiom) very
happy
When my mom bought me a
computer, I was on cloud nine.
21. Out of your gourd (idiom) crazy
You’re going to jump down from
that ledge? Are you out of your
gourd?
22. Your days are numbered (idiom)
will die soon
Your days are numbered if you
keep driving while drunk.
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23. Hit the books (idiom) study
Ok, I’ll come to the party Friday.
But Saturday it’ll be time to hit
the books.
24. Hit the hay (idiom) go to bed
I have to get up at 5 tomorrow
morning. It’s time to hit the hay.
25. In touch (idiom) in contact
I’ll be out of town this weekend,
but I’ll be in touch when I get
back Sunday night.
26. Ring a bell (idiom) sound
familiar
The name Susan Thompson rings
a bell. I think she worked here-let
me look it up.
27. Get all bent out of shape (idiom)
become angry
I was just making a suggestion.
Don’t get all bent out of shape
over it.
28. 110-proof (idiom) very strong
Bob is a 110-proof Conservative
– I’ve never seen him vote for a
Labor candidate.