Phrasal verbs related to personality Flashcards
You become more friendly or open to them/it over time.
To warm up to someone or something.
She didn’t like him at first, but she warmed up to him after a while.
In the beginning, I didn’t really like traveling, but I’ve warmed up to it since.
You share your thoughts, feelings, or personal information with them.
To open up to someone.
It took a while, but he finally opened up about his past. I don’t like opening up to people.
To agree with or support someone’s ideas or actions.
To go along with someone or something.
I decided to go along with his plan because it seemed like a good idea.
He went along with the new marketing strategy even though he didn’t agree with it.
To act in a strange or unusual way, or to behave badly.
To act up.
She’s been acting up lately. I don’t know what’s wrong. He’s been acting up ever since I told him.
To speak in a rude manner to someone, and not to take them very seriously.
To talk down to someone.
She didn’t like how he talked down to her during the discussion. Don’t talk down to me!
To meet or fulfill expectations or standards.
To live up to something.
She always tries to live up to her family’s values.
The vacation didn’t live up to my expectations… it was horrible!
You are showing something to people and trying to get their attention. It has a negative meaning.
To show off.
He always shows off his skills in front of his colleagues. Stop trying to show off. You’re not impressing me!
To express one’s opinions, concerns, or thoughts openly.
To speak up.
If you have something to say, don’t be afraid to speak up. He spoke up against his boss’ rude behaviour.
To give the impression of something, or to appear as something.
To come across as.
She comes across as very confident in interviews. I didn’t mean to come across as rude!
When it is not a good fit for you anymore.
To grow out of something.
As a child, I was scared of the dark, but I’ve grown out of it now. I don’t think I will ever grow out of exercising!
