Phrasal Verbs Flashcards

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Stave off

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Buoy up

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Whiles away

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Pipe down

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Claw back

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Phrasal verb that generally means to regain something lost, often with considerable effort or difficulty.

The company had to claw back bonuses previously awarded to executives after an audit revealed they were based on misstated earnings.

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