Phrasal Verbs- Unit 1 Flashcards
Break down (phv)
to stop working / stop being successful / to fail bc of problems or disagreements/ To lose or cause (someone) to lose strength or the ability to resist or fight. / to separate in smaller units
Call for sth
to suggest strongly that something should happen or is necessary
Catch on
to become fashionable or popular
Catch up (with sb)
to reach the same quality or standard as someone or something else?
Clutch up
to perform effectively or successfully under pressure, especially in a critical or crucial situation.
Die off
If a group of plants, animals, or people dies off, all of that group dies over some time.
Distill sth from/into
to extract the essential or most important elements from something, or to condense information or ideas into a more concentrated or refined form
Die out
to stop existing
Fall back on sb/sth
to resort to or rely on someone or something for help, support, or assistance, especially when faced with difficulties or when other options are unavailable or insufficient.
Free up sth
to make something available to be used
Frown on/upon sb/sth
to disapprove of someone or something, often with a facial expression indicating displeasure or disapproval.
Gloss over sth
to treat or describe something, usually a problem or an issue, in a superficial or overly positive manner, often by ignoring or downplaying its significance or seriousness. It can also mean to provide a simplified or deceptive explanation that conceals the true nature of something.
Grow into
to develop gradually or mature over time until one fits or fulfills a particular role, position, or characteristic
Grow out of
to develop from something
Grow up
crecer
Harp on sth
“to talk about (a subject) constantly or repeatedly in an annoying way; to repeat sth in a way that annoys
Leave out
to omit or exclude someone or something from a group, list, activity, or consideration. It implies not including someone or something that might be expected to be included.
Morph sth/sb into sth/sn
to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another
Move on
To progress or proceed from one situation, stage, or topic to another / To emotionally or mentally progress beyond a difficult or challenging situation / To urge someone to forget about something and continue with their life
Peter out
(informal) to become gradually smaller, weaker or less before stopping; to gradually stop or disappear
Point out
to direct attention toward something
Prop sth up
to support or sustain something, often temporarily or as a makeshift solution, in order to prevent it from collapsing, failing, or becoming ineffective.
Savour of sth
suggests that something has the taste, smell, or quality reminiscent of or suggestive of a particular thing, usually something negative or undesirable
Shrug sth off
to dismiss or disregard something casually, esp sth perceived as unimportant, trivial, or not worthy of concern.
To shake off or minimize the effects of sth negative (criticism, obstacles, or difficulties) without letting it affect one’s mood or behavior.
Slow down
to decrease in speed or pace, either physically or metaphorically.
Snack on sth
PICOTEO
Soak sth up
To absorb knowledge or information / enjoy or appreciate sth fully
Sound off
express one’s opinions in a loud or forceful manner
Stand out
to be very noticeable
Stave sth off
avert or delay something bad or dangerous/ stave something off. (staved, staved) to prevent something bad from affecting you for some time
Stick around
to remain in a place or near a place
Take up
to begin to do something
Tinged with
to have a slight amount or trace of a particular quality or characteristic, often implying a subtle influence or coloration. It suggests that the predominant quality is subtly affected or colored by another.
Turn on/off
to activate (or deactivate) the operation of a device or equipment/ Figuratively, it can mean to cause someone to become interested, excited, or stimulated by something (and the opposite with turn off hahaha)
Turn out
to be discovered to be; to prove to be
Warm up to sth
to gradually become more receptive, friendly, or enthusiastic about something that one initially had reservations or doubts about
Wrapped up in sb/sth
to be deeply engrossed, involved, or preoccupied with someone or something to the extent that it occupies much of one’s attention, thoughts, or emotions.
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