Pharasal Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
Tip off
A
If someone tips you off, they give you information about something that has happened or is going to happen.
Greg tipped police off on his car phone about a suspect drunk driver.
He was arrested two days later after a friend tipped off the FBI
2
Q
Snup up
A
To buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly
Shoppers came to the store to snap up bargains after the holidays.
The company is hiring. When they see your work history, they’ll snap you up!
3
Q
Home in on
A
To find and move directly toward (someone or something)
The missile was homing in on its target.
—often used figuratively
Researchers are homing in on the cause of the disease.
