Adamed Flashcards
What does ‘be above (something)’ mean?
To be higher than something.
What does ‘be about (something)’ mean?
To explain, describe or give facts on a particular subject.
What does ‘be about to do (something)’ mean?
To be ready to start to do something very soon.
What does ‘be after (someone)’ mean?
To be trying to catch someone.
What does ‘be against (someone/something)’ mean?
To disagree with or not support someone or something.
What does ‘be getting at (something)’ mean?
To be explaining or saying something important.
What does ‘be behind (with)’ mean?
To not have done as much as you should.
What does ‘be down’ mean?
To feel very sad.
What does ‘be (all) for (something/someone)’ mean?
To support an idea, plan, person, etc. very strongly.
What does ‘be dying for (something)’ mean?
To want something very much.
What does ‘be in’ mean?
1) To be at home. 2) To be popular.
What does ‘be in for (something)’ mean?
To be likely to experience something uncomfortable or difficult.
What does ‘be taken in (by)’ mean?
To be made to believe something that isn’t true.
What does ‘be into (something)’ mean?
To enjoy doing a particular activity very much.
What does ‘be off’ mean?
1) Not to be going to happen. 2) To smell or be bad.
What does ‘be let off’ mean?
To be allowed to go without being punished.
What does ‘be on’ mean?
To be going to happen.
What does ‘be not on’ mean?
To not be acceptable.
What does ‘be out’ mean?
1) To not be at home. 2) To not be in fashion anymore.
What does ‘be out of (something)’ mean?
To not have something in your home or shop.
What does ‘be over’ mean?
To have finished.
What does ‘be through (with)’ mean?
To be tired or bored with someone or an activity and so determined to leave.
What does ‘be up’ mean?
1) To be out of bed. 2) To have increased in price.
What does ‘be up to (something)’ mean?
To be doing something wrong or bad.
What does ‘be caught up (in)’ mean?
To be in a difficult or dangerous situation.
What does ‘be made up of (something)’ mean?
To include as its parts.
What does ‘call (something) off’ mean?
To cancel or stop something.
What does ‘call on (someone)’ mean?
1) To visit someone as a routine. 2) To ask for an answer or opinion.
What does ‘call (something) out’ mean?
To say something in a loud voice.
What does ‘call after (someone)’ mean?
To be named after someone.
What does ‘call around (round)’ mean?
1) Phone many different places/people. 2) To visit.
What does ‘call (someone) back’ mean?
To return a phone call.
What does ‘call in’ mean?
1) Get someone to come and do something. 2) Short visit.
What does ‘call (someone) up’ mean?
To phone someone.
What does ‘clear (something) up’ mean?
To tidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff.
What does ‘clear away’ mean?
1) Leave a place. 2) Remove or tidy.
What does ‘clear off’ mean?
To leave somewhere quickly.
What does ‘clear out’ mean?
1) Tidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff. 2) Leave somewhere.
What does ‘come about’ mean?
To happen.
What does ‘come across (as someone)’ mean?
To seem to be a particular kind of person.
What does ‘come across (something)’ mean?
To find something by chance.
What does ‘come apart’ mean?
To fall into pieces.
What does ‘come back (from)’ mean?
To return to a place from another place.
What does ‘come back (into fashion)’ mean?
To become fashionable again.
What does ‘come back (to)’ mean?
To return to a previous topic or place.
What does ‘come down’ mean?
To decrease.
What does ‘come down with (something)’ mean?
To become ill with a particular infection.
What does ‘come from (somewhere)’ mean?
1) To be born or live in a place. 2) To have started or developed from a particular animal, plant or substance.
What does ‘come on’ mean?
1) To move more quickly. 2) To begin gradually. 3) To arrive somewhere after others.
What does ‘come out’ mean?
To arrive in the shops, etc.
What does ‘come round’ mean?
1) To visit someone’s home. 2) To become conscious again after fainting.
What does ‘come through’ mean?
To become known.
What does ‘come through (something)’ mean?
To survive a difficult event or period.
What does ‘come to’ mean?
To become conscious again after fainting.
What does ‘come up’ mean?
1) To rise in the sky. 2) To be mentioned. 3) To be used in a test. 4) To become available.
What does ‘come up against (someone/something)’ mean?
To have to deal with difficulty, opposition, etc.
What does ‘come up to (something)’ mean?
1) To reach a particular level. 2) To be as good as the level people expect.
What does ‘come up with (something)’ mean?
To produce an excuse, a suggestion, the correct answer, etc.
What does ‘cut down (on)’ mean?
To use much less of something.
What does ‘cut down’ mean?
To remove a tree or plant by cutting it near the base.
What does ‘cut back’ mean?
To reduce the amount of money being spent.
What does ‘cut across’ mean?
To take a shortcut over an area instead of going around the edge.
cut in
to interrupt someone when they are speaking
cut off
1) to stop supplies of something like electricity or water 2) to stop a telephone connection
cut out
when an engine or piece of machinery suddenly stops working
cut through
to be able to deal with the problems or bureaucracy quickly
cut up
to divide something into smaller pieces
fall apart
to fall into pieces
fall back on (something)
to use money you kept because you need it
fall behind (with)
1) to move more slowly so that others are further ahead 2) to make slower progress than others 3) to not make the necessary regular payments
fall for (someone)
to feel strong romantic feelings for someone
fall for (something)
to be tricked into believing something that isn’t true
fall off
1) to become separated from an object 2) to become less gradually
fall out (of)
to fall from a high place
fall out (with) (over)
to have quarrel and end a friendship
fall over
to fall onto the ground
fall through
to not be agreed, completed, etc successfully
get (something) across (to)
to be successful in explaining your idea, plan, etc.
get ahead (get on (in life))
to have success in your life
get around to (get round to doing)
to do something you have planned or wanted to do for a long time
get at (someone)
to criticise someone all the time and upset them
get away (from/to)
1) to be successful in going on holiday 2) to go from a place, sometimes because it is difficult to stay
get away with (something)
to not be punished for doing something bad or wrong
get back (from)
to return to a place
get (something) back
to manage to have something you own returned to you
get your own back (on someone)
to punish or harm someone who has done something bad to you
get by
to get enough money or food
get (someone) down
to cause someone to feel very sad
get (something) down
to write something
get down to (something)
to start doing something
get in touch (with someone)
to phone, email, etc. someone
get into (something)
1) to manage to enter a place after an effort 2) to start a conversation, fight, etc. with someone
get (someone) into trouble (with)
get off
1) to leave a bus, train, etc. 2) to start a journey
get on (with)
to have a friendly relationship with someone
get (someone) out of trouble (with)
to do something so that you avoid punishment
get out of (doing)
to manage to avoid doing a job you don’t like
get over (someone)
to become happier after the end of a romantic relationship
get over (something)
1) to become well after being ill with a particular illness 2) to become happier after being sad, frightened, etc.
get through
1) to be successful when you try to phone someone 2) to pass a test or exam
get through (something)
to survive an unpleasant or difficult period
get (something) through to (someone)
1) to manage to reach someone by telephone 2) to manage to make someone understand something
get to (someone)
to make you feel very angry or upset
get to (somewhere)
to arrive at a place
get together (with)
to join other people for a party, meeting, etc.
get (someone) up
to wake (someone) up and get (them) out of bed
get up to (something)
to do something naughty
give (something) away
1) to give something to someone because you don’t want it or because you want them to have it 2) to tell a secret or give information
give back
to return something borrowed
give in (to)
to agree to something but not because you want to
give in
to accept that you have been defeated and agree to stop competing or fighting
give (something) out
1) to give copies of the same thing to many people 2) to tell people something
give up
1) to admit that you don’t know 2) to leave your job
give up (sth)
to stop doing something before you have finished it, usually because it is too difficult
go after (sb)
to chase or follow someone in order to catch them
go after (something)
to try to get something
go along with (someone/something)
to support an idea, or to agree with someone’s opinion
go away
1) to leave your home in order to spend time somewhere else, usually for a holiday 2) to stop being present
go down
1) to move to a lower place 2) to change to a lower amount, price, etc.
go down with (something)
to start to suffer from an infectious disease
go for (something)
1) to try to have or achieve something 2) to like or admire
go in
1) to enter a place 2) to be understood
go in for (something)
to do something regularly, or to enjoy something
Go into something
1) to start doing a particular type of work 2) to discuss, examine, describe, or explain something in a detailed or careful way
Go off
1) to leave a place and go somewhere else 2) to become worse in quality 3) to ring loudly or make a loud noise (alarm) 4) to explode or fire (bomb, gun) 5) to stop working (light, machine)
Go off (something/someone)
to stop liking or being interested in someone or something
Go on
1) to continue or move to the next thing 2) to start operating
Go out
1) to leave a room or building, especially in order to do something for entertainment 2) to stop producing light or heat
Go out with someone
to have a romantic and usually sexual relationship with someone
