44 // Opinions and Arguments Flashcards
imply, try to say something indirectly
GET AT STH
Sorry, I’m not sure what you’re getting at.
criticize someone in an angry way
LAY INTO SB
The manager laid into the players after they lost another match.
give your opinion publicly
SPEAK OUT
Anetta is always speaking out about environmental issues.
criticize someone in an angry way
LASH OUT AT SB
Andy lashed out at some who dropped litter in the street.
add your opinion to an ongoing discussion
WEIGH IN ON STH
The professor weighed in on the debate about the new power station.
use facts or arguments to support your opinion
BASE STH ON STH
Farah makes sure to base all her arguments on facts.
defend someone or something
STICK UP FOR SB
Only one of my colleagues stuck up for me when my boss criticized my work.
give someone support by agreeing with them
BACK STH/SB UP
When Dad accused me of lying, Jo backed me up and told him I was telling the truth.
make someone join in an argument against their will
DRAG SB INTO STH
Moira tried to drag Phil into her argument with the chef.
avoid becoming involved in an argument
STAY OUT OF STH
Phil, however, preferred to stay out of it.
become friends again
MAKE UP
Ben and Gus finally made up after their argument.
have a disagreement with someone
FALL OUT
They had fallen out when they both applied for the same job.
withdraw a demand or admit you were wrong
BACK DOWN
Sam wanted his waiters to dress as hot dogs. He backed down when they threatened to quit.
withdraw a threat
BACK OFF
Kirsten had been threatening to fire Imran, but she backed off when he promised to work harder.
sort out your differences and become friends again
PATCH (IT/THINGS etc.) UP
Arun and Les patched things up after they had an argument.
