words with T Flashcards
1
Q
Talk (someone) off the ledge
phrasal verb
A
To prevent someone from making a mistake or a bad decision
Can you talk me off the ledge again?
2
Q
Take over
phrasal verb
A
get control of something (by force or by becoming responsible for it)
She took over as manager two weeks ago.
The parliament was taken over by civil guards
3
Q
Tighten
verb
A
apertar, contrair
You have to tighten you expenses this month
I feel my muscles tightening every time I go to the gym
4
Q
through the roof
expression
A
to rise to a very high level, increase beyong expectations
Imigration may go though the roof this year
