Unit 1 Flashcards
Aim At
target, direct
It is important to never aim at a person when at the gun range.
Back Down
yield, concede
Don’t back down when he challenges you.
Beef Up
strengthen, enhance
Let’s beef up this resume to help Carter get a job.
Blow Off
dismiss, ignore
Make sure the napkins don’t blow off the table.
Blow Out
extinguish, snuff
I can’t wait to blow out my birthday candles and make a wish.
Boil Down To
summarize, conclude
It boils down to her unwillingness to compromise.
Break Down
collapse, fail
All these events caused her to have a break down.
Break Through
penetrate, overcome
You’re going to have to break through this door to get inside.
Break Up
separate, disperse
Officer Brown had to break up a fight at the high school.
Bring Up
mention, introduce
Can you bring up that table from downstairs?
Brush Off
dismiss, ignore
Let’s brush off that dirt on your pants.
Brush Up
review, refresh
Brush up on your dinosaur facts before we go.
Build In
integrate, incorporate
Many homes have shelving built in.
Burn Down
destroy, incinerate
Why did they burn down the park?
Burn Up
consume, ignite
Burn up this wood to keep warm.
Burst Out
exclaim, blurt
She burst out the answer before others could.
Butt In
interrupt, intrude
I hate to butt in, but did you say something about dragons?
Call Back
return, reply
Let me call you back after lunch.
Call In
summon, invite
They don’t call me in to work on my day off.
Care For
tend, look after
I will care for my sister’s dog while she’s away.
