Expretions With Preposition Flashcards
Have a word with (exp)
To have a brief conversation with
Ex. The boss had a word with Bill about his chronic tardiness
Responsible for (pv)
Being the agent or cause
Ex. They are jointly responsible for the project’s future success
Aimed to (pv)
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.
On behalf of (exp)
As a representative of
Ex. I’d like to welcome you on behalf of the hotel manager.
Compared to/with (pv)
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.
Jump on (pv)
To leap or spring off the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort
(saltare su)
Carry on (pv)
(intransitive) to continue or persevere
(transitive) to manage or conduct
Take to (pv)
To start to like
Ex.The little girl took to her new puppy dog.
Take in (pv)
Understand completely
Take off (pv)
Suddenly start to be successful
Take on (pv)
To accept (a responsibility)
Grow up (pv)
- to reach maturity; become adult
- to come into existence; develop
Come up (pv)
To present itself or be discussed
Clear up (pv)
To explain or solve (a mystery, misunderstanding, etc);
To put (a place or thing that is disordered) in order
Split up (pv)
Separated completely
