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Account for
to explain or give a reason for
something
Sample Sentence:
The company must account for the
decrease in sales last quarter.
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2
Act out
to perform a situation or play in a
dramatic or exaggerated manner
Sample Sentence:
The children enjoyed acting out
their favorite scenes from the movie.
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3
Act up
to misbehave or malfunction
Sample Sentence:
The computer acted up, and I had to
restart it.
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4
Add in
to include or insert something
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to add in the extra
ingredients for the recipe.
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5
Add on
to include something extra
Sample Sentence:
The hotel charges an additional fee if
you want to add on breakfast.
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6
Add up
to calculate the total of something
Sample Sentence:
I need to add up all the expenses to
see if I can afford the trip.
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7
Aim at
to target or direct towards a specific
goal
Sample Sentence:
The marketing campaign aims at
attracting a younger audience.
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8
Allure in
to attract or entice someone into
doing something
Sample Sentence:
The shop's colorful displays
allure in many customers.
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9
Answer back
to respond in a rude or cheeky
manner
Sample Sentence:
The student was reprimanded for
answering back to the teacher.
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10
Arrive at
to reach or come to a place or
decision
Sample Sentence:
We will arrive at the airport at
8 PM.
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11
Ask around
to inquire or seek information from
various people
Sample Sentence:
I asked around to find the best
restaurant in town.
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12
Back away
to move away from something or
someone
Sample Sentence:
The scared cat backed away from
the approaching dog.
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13
Back down
to retreat or concede in an argument
or disagreement
Sample Sentence:
After a heated debate, he decided to
back down from his position.
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14
Back off
to move away or stop being
aggressive or confrontational
Sample Sentence:
The aggressive dog backed off when
the owner called its name.
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15
Bear down
to apply pressure or focus on a task
Sample Sentence:
I need to bear down and finish this
report before the deadline.
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16
Bear out
to support or confirm the truth of
something
Sample Sentence:
The evidence will bear out his
innocence.
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17
Bear with
to be patient or tolerant with
someone or something
Sample Sentence:
Please bear with me while I try to
figure out the problem.
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18
Beat up
to physically attack and harm
someone
Sample Sentence:
The gang beat up the innocent
bystander.
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19
Blow out
to extinguish by blowing air
Sample Sentence:
The wind blew out the candles on
the birthday cake.
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20
Blow up
to explode or inflate with air
Sample Sentence:
The kids love to blow up balloons
for the party.
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21
Break away
to escape or separate from a group or
organization
Sample Sentence:
The rebels tried to break away from
the oppressive regime.
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22
Break in
to enter forcibly or interrupt a
conversation
Sample Sentence:
The thief attempted to break in
through the window.
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23
Break out
to escape or appear suddenly
Sample Sentence:
A fire broke out in the building, and
everyone had to evacuate.
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24
Bring about
to cause or make something happen
Sample Sentence:
The new law will bring about
significant changes in the industry.
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25
Bring up
to mention or raise a topic for
discussion
Sample Sentence:
He decided to bring up his concerns
during the meeting.
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26
Brush up
to refresh one's knowledge or skills
on a particular subject
Sample Sentence:
I need to brush up on my Spanish
before the trip.
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27
Build up
to increase in size, quantity, or
strength over time
Sample Sentence:
The athlete needs to build up his
muscles for the competition.
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28
Bump into
to accidentally encounter or meet
someone unexpectedly
Sample Sentence:
I bumped into an old friend at the
supermarket.
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29
Burn down
to completely destroy a building or
structure by fire
Sample Sentence:
The old house burned down in a
tragic fire.
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30
Butt in
to interrupt or intrude into a
conversation or situation
Sample Sentence:
Please don't butt in when others are
talking.
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31
Buy out
to purchase all or a controlling
portion of a business or company
Sample Sentence:
The large corporation decided to buy
out the smaller competitor.
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32
Call for
to require or demand something
Sample Sentence:
The situation calls for immediate
action.
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33
Call off
to cancel or abandon an event or
plan
Sample Sentence:
The outdoor concert was called off
due to bad weather.
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34
Call on
to visit or request someone's input
or assistance
Sample Sentence:
The teacher called on the students
to answer the question.
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35
Care for
to look after or provide care and
support for someone
Sample Sentence:
She loves to care for her younger
siblings.
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36
Carry on
to continue or persist with an
activity or behavior
Sample Sentence:
The team decided to carry on with
the project despite the challenges.
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37
Carry out
to complete or perform a task or
action
Sample Sentence:
The researchers will carry out the
experiments next week.
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38
Catch on
to understand or become popular
Sample Sentence:
The new dance move caught on
quickly among the teenagers.
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39
Check in
to register or arrive at a hotel or
event
Sample Sentence:
We need to check in at the hotel
before 3 PM.
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40
Check off
to mark items as completed on a list
Sample Sentence:
As you finish each task, check it off
the to-do list.
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41
Check out
to examine or investigate something,
or to leave a hotel or store
Sample Sentence:
The police will check out the crime
scene for evidence.
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42
Clear out
to remove or get rid of items from a
place
Sample Sentence:
It's time to clear out the old
furniture from the attic.
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43
Clear up
to become clear or better understood
Sample Sentence:
The fog cleared up, and we could see
the landscape.
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44
Close up
to shut or close securely
Sample Sentence:
Please close up the store when you
leave.
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45
Come across
to encounter or find something
unexpectedly
Sample Sentence:
During the hike, we came across a
beautiful waterfall.
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46
Come up
to arise or become a subject of
discussion or consideration
Sample Sentence:
A new issue has come up in the
meeting agenda.
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47
Count on
to rely or trust in someone or
something
Sample Sentence:
You can always count on your best
friend for support.
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48
Cross out
to draw a line through or delete
something written
Sample Sentence:
She decided to cross out the
incorrect answer and write the
correct one.
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49
Cry out
to shout or scream loudly
Sample Sentence:
The child cried out in fear when she
saw the spider.
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50
Cut down
to reduce the size or quantity of
something
Sample Sentence:
I need to cut down on my expenses
to save money.
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51
Cut in
to interrupt or join a conversation or
activity
Sample Sentence:
He cut in and joined the ongoing
discussion.
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52
Cut off
to disconnect or stop the flow of
something
Sample Sentence:
The storm cut off power in the
entire neighborhood.
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53
Cut out
to remove or eliminate something
Sample Sentence:
She needs to cut out unhealthy
snacks from her diet.
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54
Deal out
to distribute or give out something
Sample Sentence:
The dealer will deal out the cards to
each player.
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55
Deal with
to handle or manage a situation or
problem
Sample Sentence:
The manager needs to deal with the
customer's complaint.
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56
Die down
to decrease in intensity or volume
Sample Sentence:
The wind will die down later in the
evening.
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57
Die out
to become extinct or disappear
completely
Sample Sentence:
Many species of animals have died
out due to human activities.
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58
Dig in
to begin eating with enthusiasm
Sample Sentence:
The family dug in and enjoyed the
delicious meal.
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59
Drag on
to continue for a long time, often
feeling tedious
Sample Sentence:
The meeting dragged on for hours
without reaching a decision.
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60
Draw back
to move backward or retreat
Sample Sentence:
The child drew back in fear when
the dog barked.
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61
Draw up
to create or prepare a plan or
document
Sample Sentence:
The lawyer will draw up a contract
for the business deal.
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62
Dress down
to wear more casually or informally
than usual
Sample Sentence:
On Fridays, we can dress down at
the office.
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63
Dress up
to wear fancy or formal clothes
Sample Sentence:
Let's dress up for the elegant dinner
party.
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64
Drop off
to deliver or leave someone or
something at a specific location
Sample Sentence:
I'll drop off the package at the post
office later.
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65
Drum up
to gather or generate support or
interest for something
Sample Sentence:
The marketing team tried to drum
up excitement for the new product.
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66
Ease off
to reduce in intensity or pressure
Sample Sentence:
The rain will ease off by the
evening.
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67
Eat into
to erode or reduce gradually
Sample Sentence:
The high expenses are eating into
our savings.
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68
Eat out
to dine in a restaurant instead of at
home
Sample Sentence:
Let's eat out tonight to celebrate
your promotion.
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69
Embark on
to start or begin something
significant or challenging
Sample Sentence:
They decided to embark on a world
tour.
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70
End up
to eventually arrive at or reach a
particular place or situation
Sample Sentence:
After getting lost, we ended up at a
beautiful beach.
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71
Face off
to confront or compete against
someone or something
Sample Sentence:
The two teams will face off in the
championship game.
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72
Face up to
to confront or acknowledge a
difficult or challenging situation
Sample Sentence:
He needs to face up to his mistakes
and apologize.
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73
Fall apart
to break into pieces or fail
completely
Sample Sentence:
The old bridge is falling apart and
needs repair.
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74
Fall for
to be deceived or tricked by someone
or something
Sample Sentence:
She fell for his smooth-talking and
ended up disappointed.
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75
Fall through
to fail to materialize or be completed
Sample Sentence:
The business deal fell through at
the last moment.
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76
Figure out
to solve or understand a problem or
mystery
Sample Sentence:
Can you figure out the answer to
this riddle?
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77
Fill in
to complete or provide missing
information
Sample Sentence:
Please fill in the application form
with your personal details.
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78
Get across to
to successfully communicate or
convey a message or idea
Sample Sentence:
He struggled to get his point across
to the audience.
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79
Get along
to have a harmonious or friendly
relationship with someone
Sample Sentence:
The siblings get along very well and
rarely fight.
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80
Get away
to escape or take a break from
routine or a difficult situation
Sample Sentence:
They decided to get away for the
weekend to relax.
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81
Get back
to return to a place or recover
something lost
Sample Sentence:
I need to get back to my apartment
before dark.
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82
Get by
to manage or survive with the
resources available
Sample Sentence:
Despite financial challenges, they
managed to get by.
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83
Get down
to descend or lower oneself
Sample Sentence:
He carefully got down from the tree
after picking the fruit.
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84
Get in
to enter or arrive at a place or
vehicle
Sample Sentence:
Hurry up and get in the car; we're
leaving soon.
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85
Get in on
to become involved in something
Sample Sentence:
They invited him to get in on the
exciting new project.
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86
Get off
to disembark from a vehicle or leave
a place
Sample Sentence:
We will get off the train at the next
station.
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87
Get off on
to derive pleasure from something
Sample Sentence:
Some people get off on extreme
sports.
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88
Get on
to board a vehicle or make progress
with a task
Sample Sentence:
It's time to get on the bus and start
the tour.
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89
Get on with
to have a good relationship with
someone
Sample Sentence:
He gets on well with his coworkers.
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90
Get out
to leave a place or escape from a
situation
Sample Sentence:
They need to get out of the burning
building.
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91
Get out of
to avoid or escape from a situation
Sample Sentence:
She tried to get out of doing the
extra work.
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92
Get over
to recover from an illness or
emotional setback
Sample Sentence:
It took him a while to get over the
flu.
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93
Get round to
to find time for or do something
Sample Sentence:
I will get round to cleaning the
garage this weekend.
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94
Get through
to successfully complete or endure a
challenging task or situation
Sample Sentence:
We need to get through these
difficult times together.
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95
Get to
to have the opportunity to do
something
Sample Sentence:
She was excited to get to meet her
favorite actor.
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96
Get together
to meet or gather with friends or
family
Sample Sentence:
Let's get together for dinner this
weekend.
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97
Get together
with
to meet or gather with someone
Sample Sentence:
Let's get together with our friends
for a picnic.
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98
Get up
to rise from a sitting or lying
position
Sample Sentence:
I need to get up early for work
tomorrow.
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99
Get up to
to engage in or do something
secretly
Sample Sentence:
The kids were getting up to
mischief when no one was watching.
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100
Give away
to give something as a gift or
without expecting anything in
return
Sample Sentence:
She decided to give away her old
clothes to charity.
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101
Give back
to return something to its owner
Sample Sentence:
He promised to give back the book
once he finished reading it.
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102
Give in
to surrender or yield to pressure or
persuasion
Sample Sentence:
After much negotiation, he finally
gave in to their demands.
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103
Give off
to emit or release something, such as
odor or light
Sample Sentence:
The flowers give off a pleasant
fragrance.
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104
Give out
to distribute or hand out something
Sample Sentence:
The teacher will give out the test
papers.
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105
Give out
to distribute or hand out something
Sample Sentence:
The charity organization will give
out food to the homeless.
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106
Give up
to quit or stop trying to achieve
something
Sample Sentence:
Don't give up on your dreams; keep
pursuing them.
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107
Give up on
to stop having hope or expectations
Sample Sentence:
He refused to give up on his dream
of becoming a musician.
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108
Go after
to pursue or chase someone or
something
Sample Sentence:
The police will go after the criminal
until they catch him.
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109
Go against
to oppose or contradict something
Sample Sentence:
His decision goes against the
company's policy.
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110
Go along
to accompany or agree with a plan or
decision
Sample Sentence:
She decided to go along with her
friend's suggestion.
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111
Go around
to circulate or move in a circular or
random manner
Sample Sentence:
The news of their engagement
quickly went around the office.
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112
Go away
to leave or disappear from a place
Sample Sentence:
The kids were sad when their friends
had to go away.
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113
Go back
to return to a previous location or
point in time
Sample Sentence:
Let's go back to the hotel and rest
for a while.
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114
Go by
to pass or elapse, as in time
Sample Sentence:
The days go by so quickly when
you're having fun.
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115
Go for
to choose or prefer something
Sample Sentence:
I'll go for the chicken sandwich,
please.
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116
Go in
to enter a place or building
Sample Sentence:
They were excited to go in and
explore the museum.
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117
Go into
to enter or investigate something
Sample Sentence:
The detective will go into the details
of the case.
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118
Go off
to explode or sound a signal
Sample Sentence:
The alarm will go off if there's a fire.
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119
Go on
to continue or happen
Sample Sentence:
The show must go on despite the
technical difficulties.
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120
Go on with
to continue doing something
Sample Sentence:
Despite the interruption, they went
on with the presentation.
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121
Go out
to leave home, especially for social
purposes
Sample Sentence:
They decided to go out for dinner
and a movie.
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122
Go over
to review or examine carefully
Sample Sentence:
Let's go over the details of the
proposal.
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123
Go through
to experience or endure something
Sample Sentence:
She had to go through a lot of
challenges to achieve her goals.
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124
Go under
to sink or go below the surface of
water
Sample Sentence:
The ship will go under if it's not
properly repaired.
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125
Go up
to increase in size, amount, or value
Sample Sentence:
The cost of living continues to go up
each year.
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126
Go with
to choose or select something
Sample Sentence:
I'll go with the blue dress for the
party.
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127
Go with
to choose or prefer one option over
another
Sample Sentence:
I'll go with the blue shirt; it matches
my jeans better.
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128
Go without
to live or endure without something
Sample Sentence:
During the camping trip, they had to
go without electricity.
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129
Goof off
to waste time or be unproductive
Sample Sentence:
The students tend to goof off when
the teacher is absent.
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Grow apart
to become distant or less close
Sample Sentence:
Over the years, they grew apart and
drifted away.
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131
Grow back
to regrow after being cut or damaged
Sample Sentence:
With proper care, her hair will grow
back quickly.
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132
Grow into
to develop or mature into something
Sample Sentence:
The small plant will grow into a
beautiful flower with time.
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133
Grow out of
to outgrow or no longer fit into
something
Sample Sentence:
He has grown out of his old clothes;
he needs new ones.
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134
Grow up
to mature or become an adult
Sample Sentence:
He needs to grow up and take
responsibility for his actions.
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135
Hand down
to pass or give something to
someone
Sample Sentence:
The family heirloom was handed
down to the youngest daughter.
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136
Hand out
to distribute or give something to
others
Sample Sentence:
The teacher will hand out the test
papers.
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137
Hand over
to give or transfer something to
someone
Sample Sentence:
He decided to hand over the reins of
the company to his son.
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138
Hang around
to stay or linger in a place
Sample Sentence:
They like to hang around the park
on weekends.
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139
Hang back
to hesitate or be reluctant to do
something
Sample Sentence:
She tends to hang back when it
comes to public speaking.
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140
Hang in
to persevere or remain determined
Sample Sentence:
Hang in there; things will get better.
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141
Hang on
to hold tightly or wait for something
Sample Sentence:
Hang on to the railing while
climbing the stairs.
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Hang out
to spend time with friends or relax
informally
Sample Sentence:
Let's hang out at the café after work.
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143
Hang up
to end a phone call by putting the
receiver down
Sample Sentence:
He rudely hung up the phone before
I could say goodbye.
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144
Hold back
to restrain or hold something back
Sample Sentence:
He tried to hold back his tears
during the emotional movie scene.
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145
Hold on
to grasp or maintain one's grip
Sample Sentence:
Hold on tight to the rope while
climbing the mountain.
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146
Hold up
to delay or hinder something
Sample Sentence:
The traffic jam held up the delivery
trucks.
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147
Hunt down
to pursue and capture or kill
something
Sample Sentence:
The detective vowed to hunt down
the fugitive.
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Iron into
to impress or instill firmly in
someone's mind
Sample Sentence:
Her words of wisdom were ironed
into my memory.
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149
Iron out
to resolve or settle a problem or
disagreement
Sample Sentence:
The mediator helped us iron out our
differences.
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Join forces
to unite or work together towards a
common goal
Sample Sentence:
The two companies decided to join
forces to develop a new product.
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151
Join in
to participate or take part in an
activity
Sample Sentence:
We invited everyone to join in the
dance competition.
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152
Join up
to enlist in the military or join an
organization
Sample Sentence:
He decided to join up and serve his
country.
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153
Jump in
to enter or participate suddenly and
without invitation
Sample Sentence:
He couldn't resist the fun and
jumped in the game.
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154
Jump out
to appear or become visible suddenly
Sample Sentence:
The bright colors of the flowers
jump out in the garden.
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155
Keep away
to maintain a distance or avoid
something
Sample Sentence:
The warning signs urge people to
keep away from the dangerous area.
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156
Keep away
from
to avoid or stay clear of something
Sample Sentence:
The sign warns visitors to keep
away from the construction area.
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157
Keep back
to withhold or hold something back
Sample Sentence:
She tried to keep back her tears
during the emotional speech.
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158
Keep down
to control or suppress something
Sample Sentence:
The medication helps to keep down
the inflammation.
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Keep in mind
to remember or consider something
Sample Sentence:
When making decisions, always
keep safety in mind.
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Keep off
to stay away from or avoid
something
Sample Sentence:
Keep off the grass; it's not allowed
to walk on it.
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161
Keep on
to continue or persist in doing
something
Sample Sentence:
Despite the challenges, they kept on
working towards their goal.
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162
Keep to
to adhere to or follow a plan or
schedule
Sample Sentence:
It's essential to keep to the study
timetable to succeed.
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163
Keep up
to maintain or continue at the same
pace
Sample Sentence:
They need to keep up with the fast-
changing technology.
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164
Keep up with
to stay at the same level or pace as
Sample Sentence:
She struggled to keep up with the
fast runners in the race.
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165
Kick in
to take effect or begin to have an
impact
Sample Sentence:
The pain relief medication will kick
in within an hour.
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166
Kick off
to start or begin, usually a game or
event
Sample Sentence:
The football match will kick off at 7
PM.
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167
Kick out
to force someone to leave or expel
them
Sample Sentence:
The bouncer decided to kick out the
troublemakers from the club.
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168
Knock out
to render unconscious or defeat
decisively
Sample Sentence:
The boxer delivered a powerful
punch that knocked out his
opponent.
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Knock over
to cause something to fall over
Sample Sentence:
The strong wind knocked over the
fence in the garden.
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170
Lay down
to establish rules or set a foundation
Sample Sentence:
The company will lay down the
guidelines for employee behavior.
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171
Lay off
to terminate someone's employment
Sample Sentence:
Due to financial difficulties, the
company had to lay off some
employees.
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Lead off
to begin or start something
Sample Sentence:
The conference will lead off with a
keynote address.
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Leave out
to omit or exclude something from a
list or group
Sample Sentence:
Please don't leave out any
important details in your report.
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Let down
to disappoint or fail to meet
expectations
Sample Sentence:
The team's poor performance let
down their loyal fans.
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Let in
to allow someone to enter or admit
them
Sample Sentence:
The security guard will let in only
authorized personnel.
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176
Let off
to excuse or pardon someone from
punishment
Sample Sentence:
The judge decided to let off the
first-time offender with a warning.
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Let on
to reveal or disclose information
Sample Sentence:
She didn't want to let on about the
surprise party.
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Let out
to release or allow something to
escape
Sample Sentence:
The prisoner will be let out on
parole after serving half the
sentence.
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179
Let up
to decrease in intensity or relent
Sample Sentence:
The rain will let up by the
afternoon.
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180
Lie down
to recline or rest in a horizontal
position
Sample Sentence:
After a tiring day, she decided to lie
down and take a nap.
NOTES:
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Light up
to illuminate or become brighter
Sample Sentence:
The city lights up beautifully during
the holiday season.
NOTES:
182
Line up
to arrange in a row or queue
Sample Sentence:
The children will line up to board
the school bus.
NOTES:
183
Listen in
to eavesdrop or secretly listen to a
conversation
Sample Sentence:
She couldn't resist listening in on
their private chat.
NOTES:
184
Live on
to survive or subsist on something
Sample Sentence:
With his limited income, he has to
live on a tight budget.
NOTES:
185
Live up to
to meet or fulfill expectations or
standards
Sample Sentence:
She strives to live up to her parents'
high expectations.
NOTES:
186
Lock away
to secure or keep something in a
locked place
Sample Sentence:
They will lock away the valuable
items in a safe.
NOTES:
187
Lock in
to secure or confine within a
particular space
Sample Sentence:
The employees were locked in the
conference room for the meeting.
NOTES:
188
Lock out
to prevent someone from entering a
place
Sample Sentence:
The employees were locked out
during the labor strike.
NOTES:
189
Lock up
to secure or fasten with a lock
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to lock up the house
before leaving.
NOTES:
190
Log in
to enter a computer system or
website
Sample Sentence:
He needs to log in to his email to
check for new messages.
NOTES:
191
Log out
to exit or sign out from a computer
system
Sample Sentence:
Make sure to log out of your account
when using public computers.
NOTES:
192
Look after
to take care of or attend to someone
or something
Sample Sentence:
She will look after her sick friend
during the hospital stay.
NOTES:
193
Look ahead
to plan or think about the future
Sample Sentence:
They need to look ahead and
prepare for potential challenges.
NOTES:
194
Look around
to inspect or observe one's
surroundings
Sample Sentence:
They decided to look around and
explore the new neighborhood.
NOTES:
195
Look back
to reflect on or recall past events
Sample Sentence:
As they celebrated their
anniversary, they looked back on
their journey.
NOTES:
196
Look down
on
to regard with contempt or disdain
Sample Sentence:
Some people look down on others
based on their social status.
NOTES:
197
Look for
to search or seek something
Sample Sentence:
She will look for her missing keys in
every room.
NOTES:
198
Look
forward to
to anticipate or be eager for
something
Sample Sentence:
He is looking forward to the
upcoming vacation.
NOTES:
199
Look in on
to visit or check on someone
Sample Sentence:
She promised to look in on her
elderly neighbor while she's away.
NOTES:
200
Look into
to investigate or examine a situation
Sample Sentence:
The authorities will look into the
cause of the accident.
NOTES:
201
Look out
to be watchful or alert for potential
danger
Sample Sentence:
Look out for cars when crossing the
street.
NOTES:
202
Look over
to review or examine something
briefly
Sample Sentence:
Please look over the documents
before signing them.
NOTES:
203
Look up
to search for information in a
reference book or online
Sample Sentence:
She decided to look up the
unfamiliar word in the dictionary.
NOTES:
204
Look up to
to admire or respect someone
Sample Sentence:
He looks up to his older brother as a
role model.
NOTES:
205
Lose out
to suffer a loss or miss an
opportunity
Sample Sentence:
She lost out on the promotion
because of her late submission.
NOTES:
206
Lose touch
to lose communication or contact
with someone
Sample Sentence:
After moving abroad, they lost
touch with their old friends.
NOTES:
207
Make away
to escape or run away hurriedly
Sample Sentence:
The thief tried to make away with
the stolen goods.
NOTES:
208
Make away
with
to steal or take something
dishonestly
Sample Sentence:
The thief managed to make away
with valuable jewelry.
NOTES:
209
Make for
to head toward or go in the direction
of
Sample Sentence:
They will make for the nearest
shelter during the storm.
NOTES:
210
Make out
to discern or understand something
Sample Sentence:
It was hard to make out the distant
figures in the fog.
NOTES:
211
Make out
to understand or perceive something
Sample Sentence:
It's hard to make out the details in
the dim light.
NOTES:
212
Make over
to transform or change the
appearance of something
Sample Sentence:
They decided to make over the old
house before selling it.
NOTES:
213
Make up
to invent or create a story or excuse
Sample Sentence:
She had to make up an excuse for
being late to the party.
NOTES:
214
Make up for
to compensate or balance a loss or
deficiency
Sample Sentence:
The team worked hard to make up
for their previous defeat.
NOTES:
215
Mess up
to make a mistake or create a mess
Sample Sentence:
She accidentally spilled the paint
and made a mess up on the floor.
NOTES:
216
Mix up
to confuse or mistake one thing for
another
Sample Sentence:
The identical twins often mix up
their belongings.
NOTES:
217
Move along
to continue or proceed
Sample Sentence:
There's nothing to see here; move
along, please.
NOTES:
218
Move in
to start living in a new place
Sample Sentence:
They plan to move in next month
once the apartment is ready.
NOTES:
219
Move out
to leave or vacate a place
Sample Sentence:
The tenants decided to move out of
the old house.
NOTES:
220
Move over
to shift or make space for someone
or something else
Sample Sentence:
Can you move over and make room
for me on the bench?
NOTES:
221
Move up
to advance or be promoted
Sample Sentence:
He was thrilled to move up in the
company and take on new
challenges.
NOTES:
222
Nod off
to fall asleep or doze briefly
Sample Sentence:
After a tiring day, she nodded off
on the couch.
NOTES:
223
Note down
to write or record something for
reference
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to note down the
important points during the lecture.
NOTES:
224
Nudge along
to encourage or persuade someone to
act
Sample Sentence:
He tried to nudge along his friend
to participate in the activity.
NOTES:
225
Open up
to become more open or honest
Sample Sentence:
Over time, he started to open up
about his feelings.
NOTES:
226
Opt for
to choose or select one option over
another
Sample Sentence:
She will opt for the healthier salad
instead of fries.
NOTES:
227
Own up
to admit or confess to something
Sample Sentence:
He finally owned up to breaking the
vase accidentally.
NOTES:
228
Pack up
to put things into containers for
storage or travel
Sample Sentence:
They will pack up their belongings
before moving to a new city.
NOTES:
229
Pass around
to distribute something among a
group
Sample Sentence:
She will pass around the snacks
during the meeting.
NOTES:
230
Pass away
to die or pass on from life
Sample Sentence:
Her grandmother passed away
peacefully in her sleep.
NOTES:
231
Pass out
to faint or lose consciousness
temporarily
Sample Sentence:
The heat was too much, and she
passed out during the race.
NOTES:
232
Pass up
to decline or reject an opportunity
Sample Sentence:
She didn't want to pass up the
chance to travel abroad.
NOTES:
233
Pay back
to repay money or a favor
Sample Sentence:
He promised to pay back the loan by
the end of the month.
NOTES:
234
Pay back
to return money or a favor
Sample Sentence:
I will pay you back the money I
borrowed next week.
NOTES:
235
Pay off
to settle a debt or accomplish
something through effort
Sample Sentence:
The hard work and dedication will
pay off in the long run.
NOTES:
236
Pay up
to pay the money owed, especially
when it's overdue
Sample Sentence:
He reluctantly agreed to pay up the
remaining balance.
NOTES:
237
Pick on
to tease or bully someone
Sample Sentence:
The older kids liked to pick on the
new student at school.
NOTES:
238
Pick out
to choose or select from a group
Sample Sentence:
She took her time to pick out the
perfect gift for her friend.
NOTES:
239
Pick up
to collect or gather something
Sample Sentence:
Can you pick up some groceries on
your way home?
NOTES:
240
Play around
to engage in light-hearted or casual
activity
Sample Sentence:
The kids like to play around in the
park on weekends.
NOTES:
241
Plug in
to connect an electrical device to a
power source
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to plug in your phone
to charge it.
NOTES:
242
Point out
to indicate or bring attention to
something
Sample Sentence:
He was quick to point out the errors
in the report.
NOTES:
243
Pour in
to flow or come in large quantities
Sample Sentence:
Donations poured in to support the
charity's cause.
NOTES:
244
Pull ahead
to move ahead or make progress
Sample Sentence:
The team's strong performance
allowed them to pull ahead in the
race.
NOTES:
245
Pull apart
to separate or disassemble
something
Sample Sentence:
He had to pull apart the engine to
fix the problem.
NOTES:
246
Pull down
to demolish or destroy a building or
structure
Sample Sentence:
They will pull down the old
warehouse to make way for the new
one.
NOTES:
247
Pull in
to arrive or bring something closer
Sample Sentence:
The train will pull in to the station
in a few minutes.
NOTES:
248
Pull off
to succeed in achieving something
difficult
Sample Sentence:
Against all odds, they managed to
pull off the surprise party.
NOTES:
249
Pull out
to withdraw or depart from a place
or situation
Sample Sentence:
They decided to pull out of the
business deal due to risks involved.
NOTES:
250
Pull over
to stop a vehicle at the side of the
road
Sample Sentence:
The police officer signaled him to
pull over for a routine check.
NOTES:
251
Pull through
to recover from a difficult or
challenging situation
Sample Sentence:
With determination and support,
she managed to pull through the
tough times.
NOTES:
252
Pull together
to work together as a team or group
Sample Sentence:
They need to pull together to
complete the project on time.
NOTES:
253
Put away
to store or place something in its
designated location
Sample Sentence:
She decided to put away the toys
after playing with them.
NOTES:
254
Put back
to return something to its original
position
Sample Sentence:
He will put back the books on the
shelf after reading.
NOTES:
255
Put down
to criticize or belittle someone
Sample Sentence:
It's not right to put down others just
to feel superior.
NOTES:
256
Put forward
to propose or suggest an idea or plan
Sample Sentence:
He will put forward his proposal
during the meeting.
NOTES:
257
Put off
to postpone or delay something
Sample Sentence:
The meeting was put off until next
week due to scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
258
Put on
to wear clothing or accessories
Sample Sentence:
She will put on her coat before
going outside in the cold.
NOTES:
259
Put out
to extinguish or stop a fire or flame
Sample Sentence:
He grabbed the fire extinguisher to
put out the kitchen fire.
NOTES:
260
Put out
to extinguish or stop the fire
Sample Sentence:
They managed to put out the fire
before it spread to other rooms.
NOTES:
261
Put through
to subject someone to a difficult
experience
Sample Sentence:
He was put through rigorous
training to become a professional
athlete.
NOTES:
262
Put together
to assemble or create something
Sample Sentence:
They need to put together a detailed
report for the project.
NOTES:
263
Put up
to erect or hang something, such as a
sign
Sample Sentence:
The organizers will put up posters
to promote the event.
NOTES:
264
Put up with
to tolerate or endure something
Sample Sentence:
She couldn't put up with his rude
behavior any longer.
NOTES:
265
Queue up
to form or wait in a line or queue
Sample Sentence:
People will queue up outside the
store for the sale event.
NOTES:
266
Quiet down
to become quieter or less noisy
Sample Sentence:
The children will quiet down once
the teacher enters the classroom.
NOTES:
267
Read out
to read something aloud to others
Sample Sentence:
She will read out the important
information to the audience.
NOTES:
268
Read up
to gather information by reading
Sample Sentence:
Before the trip, they decided to read
up on the local culture.
NOTES:
269
Rip off
to charge excessively or cheat
someone
Sample Sentence:
The dishonest vendor tried to rip off
the tourists with inflated prices.
NOTES:
270
Rise above
to overcome challenges or rise to a
higher level
Sample Sentence:
Despite the hardships, she managed
to rise above the difficulties.
NOTES:
271
Run around
to move quickly or be busy doing
various things
Sample Sentence:
She has been running around all
day to prepare for the party.
NOTES:
272
Run away
to flee or escape from a place or
situation
Sample Sentence:
The frightened rabbit will run away
from danger.
NOTES:
273
Run into
to encounter or meet someone
unexpectedly
Sample Sentence:
She was surprised to run into her
old friend at the mall.
NOTES:
274
Run on
to operate or function using a
particular source of power
Sample Sentence:
The car will run on electricity
instead of gasoline.
NOTES:
275
Run out
to deplete or exhaust the supply of
something
Sample Sentence:
We ran out of milk and need to buy
more from the store.
NOTES:
276
Run out of
to deplete or exhaust the supply of
something
Sample Sentence:
They ran out of milk, so they had to
go to the store.
NOTES:
277
Run over
to hit with a vehicle and drive over
Sample Sentence:
The careless driver accidentally ran
over a trash can.
NOTES:
278
Save up
to accumulate money over time for a
specific purpose
Sample Sentence:
She is saving up for a vacation to a
tropical island.
NOTES:
279
See off
to say goodbye to someone leaving
Sample Sentence:
We gathered at the airport to see off
our friend who was traveling.
NOTES:
280
See through
to support or assist until the end or
completion
Sample Sentence:
She promised to see through the
project until its successful
completion.
NOTES:
281
Set about
to begin or start doing something
Sample Sentence:
They will set about cleaning the
house before the guests arrive.
NOTES:
282
Set back
to delay or hinder the progress of
something
Sample Sentence:
The unexpected supply shortage set
back the production schedule by two
weeks.
NOTES:
283
Set up
to establish or arrange something
Sample Sentence:
They will set up a new company to
offer innovative services.
NOTES:
284
Settle down
to become calm or establish a stable
life
Sample Sentence:
After years of traveling, he decided
to settle down in a quiet town.
NOTES:
285
Settle for
to accept something less than
desired
Sample Sentence:
She didn't want to settle for
anything less than her dream job.
NOTES:
286
Settle for
to accept something less desirable or
satisfactory
Sample Sentence:
She didn't want to settle for
anything less than her dream job.
NOTES:
287
Settle in
to become established or
comfortable in a new place
Sample Sentence:
They need time to settle in and
adjust to their new home.
NOTES:
288
Settle on
to agree upon or make a decision
Sample Sentence:
After much discussion, they finally
settled on a plan of action.
NOTES:
289
Show off
to display one's abilities or
possessions to impress others
Sample Sentence:
He likes to show off his skills on the
basketball court.
NOTES:
290
Show up
to arrive or appear, especially
unexpectedly
Sample Sentence:
They waited for hours, but he never
showed up for the meeting.
NOTES:
291
Shut down
to close or stop the operation of
Sample Sentence:
The company had to shut down its
manufacturing plant due to a fire.
NOTES:
292
Shut off
to turn off a machine or device
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to shut off the lights
before leaving the room.
NOTES:
293
Shut out
to exclude or prevent someone from
entering
Sample Sentence:
The school will shut out
unauthorized visitors for safety.
NOTES:
294
Sign up
to enroll or register for something
Sample Sentence:
They encouraged everyone to sign
up for the charity run.
NOTES:
295
Sing along
to join in singing with others, often
to music
Sample Sentence:
The audience loves to sing along
with their favorite songs.
NOTES:
296
Sing out
to sing loudly or with enthusiasm
Sample Sentence:
She sang out her heart during the
performance.
NOTES:
297
Sit around
to remain seated and do nothing
Sample Sentence:
They need to stop sitting around
and start working on the project.
NOTES:
298
Sit back
to relax and not take an active role
Sample Sentence:
He will sit back and observe how the
situation unfolds.
NOTES:
299
Sit down
to take a seat or have a formal
meeting
Sample Sentence:
Let's sit down and discuss the
details of the project.
NOTES:
300
Sit up
to sit with an upright posture or
show interest
Sample Sentence:
The attentive students will sit up
and pay attention in class.
NOTES:
301
Sleep in
to remain asleep later than usual
Sample Sentence:
It's the weekend, so they can sleep
in and relax.
NOTES:
302
Sleep over
to spend the night as a guest in
someone's home
Sample Sentence:
Her friend will sleep over and stay
until the morning.
NOTES:
303
Slip away
to leave quietly without being
noticed
Sample Sentence:
He slipped away from the party
without saying goodbye.
NOTES:
304
Slip on
to put on clothing quickly and easily
Sample Sentence:
She will slip on her shoes and head
out for a walk.
NOTES:
305
Slip up
to make a mistake or error
Sample Sentence:
The author slipped up and
misspelled a word in the book.
NOTES:
306
Sort out
to organize or resolve a problem
Sample Sentence:
They need to sort out the issues
before proceeding with the plan.
NOTES:
307
Speak out
to express one's opinion or protest
Sample Sentence:
She felt the need to speak out
against social injustice.
NOTES:
308
Speak up
to speak louder or more clearly
Sample Sentence:
Can you please speak up? I can't
hear you.
NOTES:
309
Spell out
to explain or make something clear
Sample Sentence:
The teacher will spell out the
instructions for the assignment.
NOTES:
310
Stand by
to support or be ready to help
Sample Sentence:
I will stand by you no matter what
happens.
NOTES:
311
Stand for
to represent or symbolize something
Sample Sentence:
The flag stands for freedom and
unity.
NOTES:
312
Stand out
to be noticeably different or
outstanding
Sample Sentence:
His unique fashion sense made him
stand out in the crowd.
NOTES:
313
Stand up
to rise from a sitting position
Sample Sentence:
Please stand up when the national
anthem is played.
NOTES:
314
Stay away
to refrain from going near or avoid
something
Sample Sentence:
Due to the danger, they were advised
to stay away from the area.
NOTES:
315
Stay out
to remain outside of a building or
not return home
Sample Sentence:
The kids were warned to stay out of
the abandoned house.
NOTES:
316
Stay up
to remain awake past one's usual
bedtime
Sample Sentence:
The students decided to stay up late
studying for the exam.
NOTES:
317
Step back
to retreat or move backward
Sample Sentence:
He decided to step back and reassess
the situation.
NOTES:
318
Step down
to resign or relinquish a position
Sample Sentence:
After serving for many years, he
chose to step down as CEO.
NOTES:
319
Step in
to intervene or get involved in a
situation
Sample Sentence:
The teacher had to step in and break
up the fight.
NOTES:
320
Step on
to apply pressure with one's foot
Sample Sentence:
Be careful not to step on the wet
floor; it's slippery.
NOTES:
321
Step out
to leave a place briefly
Sample Sentence:
She will step out for a moment to
take an important call.
NOTES:
322
Stick around
to remain or stay in a place
Sample Sentence:
If you want, you can stick around
and help with the cleanup.
NOTES:
323
Stick out
to protrude or extend beyond a
surface
Sample Sentence:
The tall tower will stick out among
the city skyline.
NOTES:
324
Stick to
to adhere to or follow a plan or
decision
Sample Sentence:
If you want to succeed, you must
stick to your study schedule.
NOTES:
325
Stick up
to rob or hold up at gunpoint
Sample Sentence:
The convenience store was stuck up
by masked thieves.
NOTES:
326
Stop by
to visit briefly or make a short
detour
Sample Sentence:
She will stop by her friend's house
on the way home.
NOTES:
327
Stop over
to break a journey and spend a night
at a place
Sample Sentence:
They decided to stop over in a
nearby city during their road trip.
NOTES:
328
Switch off
to turn off an electrical device or
light
Sample Sentence:
Before leaving the room, remember
to switch off the TV.
NOTES:
329
Switch on
to turn on an electrical device or
light
Sample Sentence:
She will switch on the lamp to
brighten the room.
NOTES:
330
Take after
to resemble or inherit traits from a
family member
Sample Sentence:
The daughter takes after her mother
with her artistic talent.
NOTES:
331
Take apart
to disassemble or break into parts
Sample Sentence:
He needed to take apart the old
computer to fix it.
NOTES:
332
Take away
to remove or subtract something
Sample Sentence:
The judge decided to take away the
convicted criminal's freedom.
NOTES:
333
Take back
to retract or admit something was
wrong
Sample Sentence:
He apologized and decided to take
back his hurtful words.
NOTES:
334
Take back
to retract or withdraw something
Sample Sentence:
Mary lent her favorite book to her
friend but needed it back for her
book club meeting, so she asked to
take it back.
NOTES:
335
Take down
to remove or lower, such as a flag or
decoration
Sample Sentence:
They will take down the decorations
after the event is over.
NOTES:
336
Take down
to write or record something for
future reference
Sample Sentence:
They will take down the important
notes during the meeting.
NOTES:
337
Take for
to believe or consider mistakenly
Sample Sentence:
When she wore her lab coat, people
often took her for a scientist, but in
reality, she was a medical student.
NOTES:
338
Take for
to consider or mistake someone or
something to be
Sample Sentence:
Don't take her kindness for
weakness; she is strong.
NOTES:
339
Take in
to absorb or comprehend something
Sample Sentence:
It took some time for him to take in
the shocking news.
NOTES:
340
Take in
to accommodate or provide shelter
to someone
Sample Sentence:
They will take in their cousin
during her visit.
NOTES:
341
Take off
to remove or become airborne
Sample Sentence:
The airplane will take off once all
passengers are aboard.
NOTES:
342
Take off
to remove clothing or leave the
ground
Sample Sentence:
The plane will take off from the
runway shortly.
NOTES:
343
Take on
to accept or undertake a
responsibility
Sample Sentence:
She decided to take on the
challenging project.
NOTES:
344
Take out
to remove or extract something
Sample Sentence:
He needs to take out the splinter
from his finger.
NOTES:
345
Take over
to assume control or responsibility
over something
Sample Sentence:
The new manager will take over the
department next week.
NOTES:
346
Take up
to begin or start doing something
Sample Sentence:
She will take up painting as a
hobby.
NOTES:
347
Take up
to start or begin a hobby, sport, or
activity
Sample Sentence:
She plans to take up painting in her
spare time.
NOTES:
348
Talk back
to reply rudely or disrespectfully
Sample Sentence:
The child was disciplined for
talking back to the teacher.
NOTES:
349
Talk over
to discuss or consider together
Sample Sentence:
Let's talk over the proposal during
the meeting.
NOTES:
350
Tear apart
to destroy or rip something into
pieces
Sample Sentence:
The angry crowd tried to tear apart
the protest banners.
NOTES:
351
Tear down
to demolish or destroy a building
Sample Sentence:
The old factory will be torn down to
make way for a new park.
NOTES:
352
Tear up
to shred or destroy something, such
as a letter
Sample Sentence:
She decided to tear up the old love
letters from her ex.
NOTES:
353
Tell apart
to distinguish or recognize the
differences between
Sample Sentence:
The twins look identical, making it
hard to tell them apart.
NOTES:
354
Tell off
to scold or reprimand someone
Sample Sentence:
The teacher had to tell off the
disruptive student.
NOTES:
355
Think over
to consider or reflect on something
Sample Sentence:
He needed time to think over the
job offer before making a decision.
NOTES:
356
Throw away
to dispose of or discard something
Sample Sentence:
Don't throw away the empty
containers; they can be recycled.
NOTES:
357
Throw in
to add something extra or as a bonus
Sample Sentence:
As a special offer, they will throw in
a free gift with purchase.
NOTES:
358
Throw off
to mislead or confuse someone
Sample Sentence:
The detective threw off the suspect
with misleading information.
NOTES:
359
Throw out
to dispose of or reject something
Sample Sentence:
The referee decided to throw out the
player who committed a foul.
NOTES:
360
Tie up
to secure or fasten something with a
knot
Sample Sentence:
The sailor will tie up the boat at the
dock.
NOTES:
361
Turn around
to change direction or reverse
movement
Sample Sentence:
They had to turn around and go
back after realizing the mistake.
NOTES:
362
Turn away
to refuse entry or reject someone
Sample Sentence:
They had to turn away latecomers at
the fully booked event.
NOTES:
363
Turn down
to reject or decline an offer or
request
Sample Sentence:
Unfortunately, they decided to turn
down her job application.
NOTES:
364
Turn in
to submit or hand in something
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to turn in your
assignment before the deadline.
NOTES:
365
Turn off
to deactivate or stop a machine or
device
Sample Sentence:
He remembered to turn off the
lights before leaving the room.
NOTES:
366
Turn on
to activate or start a machine or
device
Sample Sentence:
She will turn on the air conditioner
to cool the room.
NOTES:
367
Turn out
to attend or participate in an event
Sample Sentence:
The local community turned out in
large numbers for the parade.
NOTES:
368
Turn out
to attend or appear at an event or
gathering
Sample Sentence:
Many people turned out for the
charity fundraiser.
NOTES:
369
Turn over
to flip or rotate something over
Sample Sentence:
He decided to turn over the pancake
for even cooking.
NOTES:
370
Turn up
to increase the volume or intensity
Sample Sentence:
Can you turn up the music so we can
dance?
NOTES:
371
Turn up
to increase the volume or intensity
of something
Sample Sentence:
Can you turn up the music a little
bit?
NOTES:
372
Use up
to deplete or exhaust the supply of
something
Sample Sentence:
The kids managed to use up all the
art supplies during the craft time.
NOTES:
373
Use up
to deplete or exhaust the supply of
something
Sample Sentence:
They managed to use up all the
available resources.
NOTES:
374
Wait on
to serve or attend to someone
Sample Sentence:
The waiter will wait on the
customers in the restaurant.
NOTES:
375
Wait up
to delay going to bed or wait for
someone
Sample Sentence:
He asked her to wait up for him to
finish work before going to sleep.
NOTES:
376
Wake up
to stop sleeping and become
conscious
Sample Sentence:
She will wake up early to catch the
morning train.
NOTES:
377
Walk away
to leave or depart from a situation
Sample Sentence:
It's better to walk away from a toxic
relationship.
NOTES:
378
Walk in
to enter a room or building without
an appointment
Sample Sentence:
She decided to walk in and ask if
they were hiring.
NOTES:
379
Walk out
to leave a place in protest or as an
expression of dissatisfaction
Sample Sentence:
The employees decided to walk out
to demand better working
conditions.
NOTES:
380
Walk over
to treat with disrespect or disregard
Sample Sentence:
She didn't appreciate being walked
over and ignored by her colleagues.
NOTES:
381
Warm up
to raise the temperature or prepare
for exercise
Sample Sentence:
They will warm up their bodies
before starting the game.
NOTES:
382
Wash up
to clean one's hands and face,
especially before a meal
Sample Sentence:
After gardening, she will wash up
before having dinner.
NOTES:
383
Watch out
to be cautious or careful about
potential danger
Sample Sentence:
Watch out for the slippery floor;
you might fall.
NOTES:
384
Wear down
to cause to become worn or tired
Sample Sentence:
The long hike wore her down, but
she enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
NOTES:
385
Wear off
to gradually diminish or disappear
Sample Sentence:
The effect of the painkiller will wear
off in a few hours.
NOTES:
386
Weigh down
to burden or cause to feel heavy
Sample Sentence:
The stress and responsibilities
weighed her down.
NOTES:
387
Weigh in
to contribute one's opinion or
perspective
Sample Sentence:
He decided to weigh in on the
controversial topic.
NOTES:
388
Whip up
to quickly prepare or create
something
Sample Sentence:
She can whip up a delicious meal in
no time.
NOTES:
389
Work out
to exercise or solve a problem
Sample Sentence:
She likes to work out at the gym to
stay fit.
NOTES:
390
Work up
to generate or build up gradually
Sample Sentence:
He managed to work up the courage
to ask her out on a date.
NOTES:
391
Wrap up
to conclude or finish something
Sample Sentence:
Let's wrap up the meeting; we've
covered all the topics.
NOTES:
392
Write down
to record or write something on
paper
Sample Sentence:
Don't forget to write down the
important details.
NOTES:
393
Write off
to consider as a loss or dismiss
Sample Sentence:
They had to write off the damaged
goods as a total loss.
NOTES:
394
Write up
to prepare or create a written report
Sample Sentence:
She will write up the findings of the
research study.
NOTES:
Congratulations!
You've made it
until the end!
See you in the
next volume.
-Sir Jay Ph
SIR JAY