Verbs - Everyday expression

Question 1

Bring up

Answer 1

To mention or raise a topic for discussion.

Example: “She brought up the issue during the meeting to ensure everyone was aware.”

Question 2

Take up

Answer 2

To start doing a new activity or hobby.

Synonyms: engage in

Example: “He decided to take up yoga to improve his mental health.”

Question 3

Cope with

Answer 3

To manage or handle difficult situations effectively.

Synonyms: Deal with, handle.

Example: “She learned to cope with stress through mindfulness techniques.”

Question 4

Thrive

Answer 4

To grow, develop, or succeed despite challenges.

Synonyms: Flourish, prosper

Example: “Startups often thrive in innovative and fast-paced environments.”

Question 5

Grumble

Answer 5

to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way

Synonyms: Complain, mutter.

Example: “The employees grumbled about the lack of coffee in the office.”

Question 6

Snicker

Answer 6

To laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way.

Synonyms: Chuckle, giggle.

Example: “The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.”

Question 7

My mind was a mess

Answer 7

A state of mental confusion or disorder.
📌 Ejemplo: After studying for hours, my mind was a mess.

🔄 Sinónimos: My thoughts were scattered, I was overwhelmed, my brain wa

Question 8

Confidence was completely shattered

Answer 8

📖 Definición (Expresión):
To lose all self-assurance and belief in oneself.
📌 Ejemplo: After failing the test, my confidence was completely shattered.
🔄 Sinónimos: Lost confidence, felt defeated, self-esteem was crushed.

Question 9

Set a cut-off time

Answer 9

📖 Definición (Cambridge Dictionary):
To establish a deadline or a point at which something must stop.
📌 Ejemplo: I set a cut-off time of 10 PM for studying.
🔄 Sinónimos: Establish a deadline, set a limit, define an endpoint.

Question 10

Problem Halved