Expretions With Preposition Flashcards

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Have a word with (exp)

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To have a brief conversation with

Ex. The boss had a word with Bill about his chronic tardiness

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Responsible for (pv)

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Being the agent or cause

Ex. They are jointly responsible for the project’s future success

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Aimed to (pv)

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Intend, aspire
To plan, hope, or intend to achieve something

Ex. When I play, I aim to win.
Ex. Last summer, I joined a camp witch was aimed to teenegers.

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On behalf of (exp)

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As a representative of

Ex. I’d like to welcome you on behalf of the hotel manager.

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Compared to/with (pv)

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You talk about one situation or thing compared with another or compared to another when contrasting the two situations or things.

Ex. Working in a museum is a less tiring job compared to working in a restaurant.
Ex. Web sales are up 48 per cent compared with a year ago.

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Jump on (pv)

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To leap or spring off the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort
(saltare su)

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Carry on (pv)

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(intransitive) to continue or persevere
(transitive) to manage or conduct

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Take to (pv)

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To start to like
Ex.The little girl took to her new puppy dog.

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Take in (pv)

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Understand completely

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Take off (pv)

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Suddenly start to be successful

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Take on (pv)

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To accept (a responsibility)

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Grow up (pv)

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  1. to reach maturity; become adult
  2. to come into existence; develop
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Come up (pv)

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To present itself or be discussed

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Clear up (pv)

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To explain or solve (a mystery, misunderstanding, etc);
To put (a place or thing that is disordered) in order

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Split up (pv)

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Separated completely

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Speed up (pv)

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Go faster

17
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Dig up (pv)

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Brought to the surface

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Run up (pv)

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Approached quickly

19
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Heal up (pv)

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Got completely better

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Tidy up (pv)

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Put everything where it belongs