Phrasal Verbs- Unknown Unit Flashcards
Arise from
Conflicts to result, issue, proceed from. To start/develop as the result of sth surgir de
Deck out
to be dressed in a very fancy way
Split over/on sth
to disagree with sb or sth; to be unable to agree about something
Beg off
to say that you are unable to do something that you have agreed to do; disculparse, excusarse, pedir disculpas por no cumplir con algo que habías prometido
Bind into
to tie sth or sb to sth/sb else atar
Bind up
to tie sth around a part of the body, especially a part that is damaged
Bound by sth / Bound to do sth
You must do what you’ve agreed (agreement or promise)
Blend in
to look or seem the same as surrounding people or things and therefore not be easily noticeable mezclar(se), integrar(se)
Blow off
to give vent to one’s feelings, as by loud or long talking
Break away from
to move away from a crowd or group, especially in a race; To separate or become separate from a larger group, country, etc. To stop being part of a group because you begin to disagree with the people in the group”; desvincularse, separarse, alejarse de, irse de
Break off
Movement away, detaching
Break in (on)
To interrupt someone or something
1. to burst into a place and violate someone’s privacy.
2. to interrupt someone’s conversation.
To break in(on something): to interrupt something; to intrude upon something
Break through
to force yourself through something that is holding you back; To find a way of dealing with a problem or a situation that limits what you can do; “atravesar algo que te impedía el paso // to go higher than a particular level
Break with sth
to intentionally not continue doing something that is normal, expected, or traditional
(Break with something) if someone breaks with the past or with tradition, they start doing things in a completely new way.” romper con (una tradición / costumbre, etc)
break with: “To stop being part of a group or stop supporting someone. To break with someone/something: to leave a group of people, usually because of a disagreement
“ romper con alguien / con un grupo
Bring around/round sb/sth
to help regain consciousness; hacer que alguien tome consciencia
Bring into sth/sb
to cause sth to be in a particular situation
Build up
to cause something to increase or become greater
Burn out
ruin one’s health or become completely exhausted through overwork. consumirse/quemarse/agotarse por tanto trabajo
Burst out
suceder repentinamente, desatarse, estallar
Bust out
to escape from a place such as a prison INFORMAL: to be successful at sth “; “escaparse de un lugar; romperla en algo”
Button up
abotonar (una camisa, blusa, etc)
Choose sb out (of-for)
to select or pick someone out from a group or crowd for a particular purpose, often implying that the selection is deliberate or significant in some way. It can also carry connotations of singling someone out, sometimes in a negative sense, such as to criticize or assign blame to them.
Clean out
vaciamiento (de cosas o monetario)
Come foward
to offer your help, services, etc.; brindar, ofrecer ayuda en algo
Conjure up
to make a picture or idea appear in someone’s mind hacer aparecer, evocar, aludir, sacar de la galera, sacar de la nada
Creep over
To move slowly, and often stealthily, across a particular area or surface.
Creep through
to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being noticed; moverse despacio y con cuidado para que no te vean
Cut off
1) to interrupt somebody who is speaking on the phone by breaking the connection 2) to refuse to let somebody receive any of your property after you die, to stop the supply of something to somebody 3) to block or get in the way of something (usually while driving) 1) interrumpir 2) sacar bienes, alimentos, etc o herencia a alguien 3) meterse adelante de otro auto
Dampen down
To damp down something such as a strong emotion, an argument, or a crisis means to make it calmer or less intense. aliviar, suavizar, disminuir, enfriar
Dance away
to dance in a continuous way
Delve into
to examine something carefully to discover more information about someone or something. to try hard to find out more information about something; indagar
Die away
to become gradually weaker and finally disappear; desvanecerse o difuminarse gradualmente hasta desaparecer
Dinned into
to say something forcefully and repeatedly to someone so that they remember it
Do away with
to abolish; to stop doing or having something; to make something end; hacer que algo termine
Draw up
Approaching; acercarse
Drive on
to continue driving to a place; manejar hasta algún lugar
Drive-in
used to describe a place where you can watch films, eat, etc. without leaving your car; lugar para hacer algo en el auto: comer, ver una pelicula, etc
Eye sb up
to leer sb / ogle sb mirar lujuriosamente
Flag up
to issue a sign about sth
(tr; adverb) to bring (something) to someone’s attention; point out.
Flare up
To suddenly start burning more brightly 2) To suddenly become angry
Flow out
flow or spill forth. salir, fluir
Give back
Returning
Give up
abandon
Give away
To betray sb by providing information
Give in/ into
To surrender; to cave in to
Give off
to emit emanar
Give oneself up to
To allow (oneself) to be completely controlled (by an emotion); permitirse
Give sth/sb over sb
To give the responsibility for sth/sb to somebody else”; darle una responsabilidad a alguien
Glance down
to look brifly downwards; echar un vistazo/una ojeada
Glance off sth
to ricochet or reflext; rebotar o reflejarse
Glance on/off
ph vb Conflicts VERDADERO to flash on a surface or be reflected off it
Glance up
to look brifly upwards levantar la vista
Glide by
to slip away, to go along, to go by
Grow around
to reach maturity, become adult; madurar
Hold back
To keep sth secret
Jump at
To accept a chance or opportunity eagerly
Jump down sb’s throat
To attack sb in words, strongly and unexpectedly
Jump in
To interrupt sb especially in a conversation
Jump on
To speak too sharply, showing disapproval, especially unfairly
Take a running jump
To refuse bluntly – to be told to go away; (old-fashioned, informal) used to tell somebody in a rude way to go away
Jump out of your skin
To make a quick sudden movement as a result of strong feeling
Jump the gun
To take action too soon or before the proper time
Jump to it
“To hurry”
Hit back
to attack or criticize someone who has attacked or criticized you; atacar a alguien después de que esa persona te atacó a vos
Iron out
solve or settle difficulties or problems.
Keep sb off
“Preventing entry, separating, not including
Keep on at
To repeatedly ask sb. To do sth or tell sb sth in a way that annoys them.
Keep sb on
To continue to employ even though the contract has ended, or the employee is old enough to retire; mantener a alguien por un tiempo más
Kneel down
arrodillarse
Knock off
to stop doing something, especially work; Dejar de trabajar
Knock sb off
to remove by pushing, hitting, or other forceful action
Lay down
to establish (e.g. a law, rules, etc); 2) to surrender, give up guns”; “establecer una regla o ley; rendirse y entregar las armas”
Let into
Including, being involved
Live up to smn’s reputation
: to be as good, enjoyable, etc., as people have been led to believe”