Phrasal Verbs (3) Flashcards
Crop up
appear or happen suddenly or unexpectedly
Dive in
start doing something in a very enthusiastic way
End up
be in a particular place or state after doing something or because of doing it
Kick off (with)
begin (with)
Knock off
Stop working
Knuckle down
End someone’s employment, especially temporarily, because there is not enough work for them
stop doing or using something, especially for a short period of time
Lie ahead
if something lies ahead, it is going to happen to you in the future
Make up
work at different times from usual because you have not worked enough at the normal times
Press ahead/on (with)
Continue doing something in a determined way, despite difficulties, opposition or interruptions
Set out
Start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim
Snow under
if you are snowed under, you have too much of sth to deal with
Take on
start to emplot someone
accept some work or responsibility
Tide over
help someone to get to the end of a difficult time, especially by giving them money until they can get some more
While away
spend time in a relaxed way when you have nothing else to do
Wind down
end or finish something gradually
gradually reduce work before stopping completely
relax after a period of excitement or worry
