| 1 |
ache for
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To strongly desire or long for something or someone |
| 2 |
answer for
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To take responsibility for something, especially if it goes wrong |
| 3 |
answer for
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To guarantee or vouch for the reliability or behavior of someone or something |
| 4 |
get around to
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To finally get the time or chance to do something |
| 5 |
ask over
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To invite someone to your home or place |
| 6 |
back away
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To withdraw from a situation or plan |
| 7 |
back into
|
To enter or move into a place while facing backward |
| 8 |
bargain down
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To persuade someone to reduce the price of something |
| 9 |
barge into
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To enter a place or situation rudely or abruptly |
| 10 |
bawl out
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To scold or shout at someone loudly |
| 11 |
be drawn into
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To become involved in something, often unwillingly |
| 12 |
be in on
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To be involved in or share knowledge of something |
| 13 |
be out to
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To be aiming or trying to achieve something |
| 14 |
be taken with
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To be attracted to or deeply impressed by something or someone |
| 15 |
be up for
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To be a candidate for something or willing to take part in it |
| 16 |
beat down
|
To shine strongly or to fall heavily, as with sun or rain |
| 17 |
beat down
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To persuade someone to lower the price |
| 18 |
beat down
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To defeat or overpower someone |
| 19 |
beat out
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To defeat someone or something in a competition |
| 20 |
blank out
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To be unable to remember something suddenly |
| 21 |
block off
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To close or stop access to an area |
| 22 |
block out
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To try not to think about something |
| 23 |
block up
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To fill or clog so that nothing can pass through |
| 24 |
blow down
|
To be knocked over by the wind |
| 25 |
board up
|
To cover or seal something with boards |
| 26 |
bog down
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To become stuck or unable to move or progress |
| 27 |
boil down
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To reduce to its essential meaning or form |
| 28 |
boil over
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To spill out while boiling, or to lose control of emotions |
| 29 |
boil up
|
To rise or intensify, especially feelings |
| 30 |
book into
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To make a reservation at a hotel or similar place |
| 31 |
border on
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To be very close to or almost becoming something |
| 32 |
bottom out
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To reach the lowest point before improving again |
| 33 |
bounce off
|
To share an idea to get someone’s reaction |
| 34 |
box in
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To trap or prevent someone from moving freely |
| 35 |
branch off
|
To separate from a main route or path |
| 36 |
bulk up
|
To gain muscle or become bigger and stronger |
| 37 |
bundle up
|
To dress warmly in many layers |
| 38 |
burn off
|
To remove something by burning |
| 39 |
burn up
|
To become very angry |
| 40 |
burn up
|
To be consumed by fire |
| 41 |
call around
|
To make phone calls to several people or places |
| 42 |
call in
|
To phone a program, show, or office to participate |
| 43 |
call up
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To cause something to be remembered |
| 44 |
cancel out
|
To remove or counteract the effect of something |
| 45 |
get carried away
|
To become so excited or involved that you lose control |
| 46 |
carry away
|
To make someone very excited or interested |
| 47 |
cash in
|
To exchange something for money |
| 48 |
cash out
|
To convert assets into cash and give them up |
| 49 |
catch up in
|
To become involved in something, often unwillingly |
| 50 |
cater for
|
To provide what is needed or wanted for a purpose or group |
| 51 |
chase off
|
To drive someone or something away |
| 52 |
check over
|
To examine carefully for errors or problems |
| 53 |
chew on
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To think about something carefully |
| 54 |
chew over
|
To think about something deeply and discuss it |
| 55 |
chew up
|
To crush or break into pieces by chewing |
| 56 |
choke up
|
To become unable to speak or breathe properly, often from emotion |
| 57 |
chuck away
|
To throw something out (informal, British) |
| 58 |
clean out
|
To remove everything from a place or situation |
| 59 |
cling on
|
To hold tightly and not let go |
| 60 |
cling on to
|
To hold tightly to something and not release it |
| 61 |
clog up
|
To block or become blocked so that nothing can pass |
| 62 |
close in
|
To move closer and surround or approach |
| 63 |
come out in
|
To develop spots, rashes, or similar skin problems |
| 64 |
come out of
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To result or emerge from something |
| 65 |
come upon
|
To find or meet something or someone by chance |
| 66 |
count for
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To have value, importance, or influence |
| 67 |
count out
|
To exclude by counting or to not consider |
| 68 |
creep in
|
To enter slowly or gradually |
| 69 |
creep into
|
To slowly move or spread into something |
| 70 |
dash off
|
To write or draw something quickly |
| 71 |
deal out
|
To distribute or hand out to people |
| 72 |
die for
|
To strongly desire or long for something |
| 73 |
dig into
|
To dig the surface of something |
| 74 |
dig into
|
To get deeply involved in something or examine closely |
| 75 |
dig out
|
To remove or discover something by digging |
| 76 |
dig up
|
To remove something from the ground by digging; to discover or reveal hidden facts. |
| 77 |
dip in
|
To put something briefly into liquid; to place a hand or object inside something. |
| 78 |
dish up
|
To serve food onto plates for people to eat. |
| 79 |
dole out
|
To give or distribute something, especially money or food, in small amounts. |
| 80 |
double as
|
To also serve a second purpose or function. |
| 81 |
double back
|
To turn around and return in the direction you came from. |
| 82 |
double up
|
To bend your body over, often from pain or laughter. |
| 83 |
double up
|
To share something, such as a room or resources, with another person. |
| 84 |
drag out
|
To make something, such as a meeting or story, last longer than necessary. |
| 85 |
draw back
|
To move backward; to hesitate or show fear. |
| 86 |
draw in
|
To arrive at a place, especially about trains or vehicles. |
| 87 |
draw into
|
To involve someone in an activity or situation. |
| 88 |
draw out
|
To encourage someone to talk or express themselves. |
| 89 |
draw out
|
To make something continue longer than necessary. |
| 90 |
dream up
|
To invent or think of an unusual or imaginative idea. |
| 91 |
drop back
|
To move backward to a lower position or rank. |
| 92 |
drown in
|
To be covered by or overwhelmed with something, physically or figuratively. |
| 93 |
ease into
|
To slowly and gradually get used to a new situation. |
| 94 |
ease off
|
To become less strong, intense, or severe. |
| 95 |
eat away
|
To gradually damage or weaken something. |
| 96 |
eat into
|
To gradually use up or reduce something, such as time or money. |
| 97 |
egg on
|
To encourage someone to do something, often foolish or risky. |
| 98 |
empty out
|
To remove all the contents from something; to make empty. |
| 99 |
fasten down
|
To secure something firmly so it does not move. |
| 100 |
feel out
|
To carefully test or discover someone’s opinion or attitude. |
| 101 |
fend for
|
(usually *fend for oneself*) To take care of oneself without help from others. |
| 102 |
file away
|
To organize documents and store them for future use. |
| 103 |
fill in on
|
To provide someone with missing or extra information. |
| 104 |
finish up with
|
To complete an activity by ending with something specific. |
| 105 |
finish with
|
To stop being involved with someone or something; to have no further use for something. |
| 106 |
firm up
|
To make something more definite or solid. |
| 107 |
fish for
|
To try to obtain something such as praise or information indirectly. |
| 108 |
fish out
|
To pull or take something out, especially after searching for it. |
| 109 |
flesh out
|
To add more detail or substance to an idea or plan. |
| 110 |
fly into
|
To suddenly enter a state of strong emotion, such as anger. |
| 111 |
frighten off
|
To scare someone or something away. |
| 112 |
fuel up
|
To put fuel into a vehicle, plane, or machine. |
| 113 |
gear to
|
To adjust or design something to fit a particular purpose or group. |
| 114 |
get about
|
To travel or move around different places; to become widely known. |
| 115 |
get after
|
To scold or criticize someone for doing wrong. |
| 116 |
get after
|
To pursue or chase someone or something. |
| 117 |
get ahead of
|
To progress faster or be more successful than someone else. |
| 118 |
get along in
|
To manage or progress well in age, work, or life. |
| 119 |
get back at
|
To take revenge on someone. |
| 120 |
get in on
|
To become involved in or take part in something. |
| 121 |
get on to
|
To realize or become aware of something; to contact someone. |
| 122 |
get onto
|
To begin dealing with something; to get on or board a vehicle. |
| 123 |
get round
|
To persuade someone to agree; to avoid or bypass rules or problems. (British) |
| 124 |
get up to
|
To do something, especially mischievous or improper. (British, informal) |
| 125 |
go down to
|
To decrease to a lower level; to be defeated by someone or something. |
| 126 |
go forward
|
To move ahead or make progress. |
| 127 |
go in for
|
To take part in an activity; to have a liking for something. |
| 128 |
go over to
|
To change to another side or position |
| 129 |
go over to
|
To go to a different place. |
| 130 |
go towards
|
To be used or allocated for a particular purpose; to move in the direction of something. |
| 131 |
goof around
|
To spend time playing or acting silly instead of working. (informal, US) |
| 132 |
grind away
|
To work or study hard for a long time, often tediously. |
| 133 |
grow back
|
To return or regrow after being cut or removed. |
| 134 |
grow from
|
To develop or increase starting from something. |
| 135 |
grow to
|
To gradually reach the point of doing or feeling something. |
| 136 |
grow up on
|
To be raised while regularly experiencing or consuming something. |
| 137 |
hand off
|
To transfer responsibility to someone else. |
| 138 |
hang about
|
To spend time doing nothing in particular; to loiter. (British) |
| 139 |
hang back
|
To be unwilling to act or move forward; to stay behind others. |
| 140 |
happen on
|
To meet or find something or someone by chance. |
| 141 |
have it out with
|
To discuss a problem openly and directly to settle it. |
| 142 |
hide out
|
To stay in a secret place to avoid being found. |
| 143 |
hinge on
|
To depend entirely on something. |
| 144 |
hit upon
|
To discover or think of something by chance. |
| 145 |
hold against
|
To blame or resent someone for something. |
| 146 |
hold back from
|
To stop yourself from doing or saying something. |
| 147 |
hold together
|
To remain united and not fall apart. |
| 148 |
hook up to
|
To connect a machine or device to a power source or another system. |
| 149 |
hush up
|
To keep something secret or prevent it from becoming known. |
| 150 |
joke around
|
To make jokes and behave playfully. |
| 151 |
keep around
|
To keep something nearby for use when needed. |
| 152 |
keep back
|
To stay at a distance from something or someone. |
| 153 |
keep back
|
To withhold information or not reveal something. |
| 154 |
keep in
|
To keep someone or something inside; to not let something be known. |
| 155 |
kill off
|
To destroy or eliminate something completely; to kill in large numbers. |
| 156 |
knock around
|
To spend time doing little or nothing; to wander. (informal, British) |
| 157 |
knuckle down
|
To start working hard and seriously. |
| 158 |
land in
|
To get into a difficult or unpleasant situation. |
| 159 |
lash out against
|
To react angrily and attack with words or actions. |
| 160 |
latch on
|
To begin to understand something |
| 161 |
latch on
|
To hold tightly or cling to someone or something. |
| 162 |
laugh off
|
To treat something as not serious by joking about it. |
| 163 |
lay into
|
To criticize someone severely or to attack physically. |
| 164 |
leap at
|
To accept or seize an opportunity eagerly. |
| 165 |
leave off
|
To stop doing something; to discontinue. |
| 166 |
let up
|
To become less strong, severe, or intense. |
| 167 |
level out
|
To become flat, even, or stable. |
| 168 |
live by
|
To follow a principle or belief as a guide in life. |
| 169 |
live in
|
To reside at the place where you work. (British) |
| 170 |
live it up
|
To enjoy life in a lively or luxurious way. (informal) |
| 171 |
live out
|
To experience and fulfill something, such as a dream or ambition. |
| 172 |
live out
|
To spend the remaining part of one’s life in a particular way or place. |
| 173 |
live through
|
To experience and survive something difficult or unpleasant. |
| 174 |
lock away
|
To put someone in prison or keep something in a safe place. |
| 175 |
lock in
|
To keep someone inside a place; to secure or fix something firmly. |
| 176 |
look in
|
To make a short visit to a place. (mainly British) |
| 177 |
look in on
|
To visit someone briefly to check how they are. |
| 178 |
look on as
|
To regard or consider someone or something in a particular way. |
| 179 |
look round
|
To walk around and see what is in a place. (British) |
| 180 |
make of
|
To understand or form an opinion about something. |
| 181 |
make off
|
To leave quickly, especially after stealing something. |
| 182 |
man up
|
To face a difficult situation bravely; to behave like a strong man. (informal) |
| 183 |
mark off
|
To separate an area with marks or lines; to check items on a list. |
| 184 |
mark out
|
To draw lines to show boundaries; to identify or distinguish something. |
| 185 |
measure up
|
To be good enough to reach a particular standard or expectation. |
| 186 |
mess about with
|
To spend time playing or doing things without purpose; to handle something carelessly. (mainly British) |
| 187 |
mount up
|
To gradually increase or accumulate. |
| 188 |
muddle up
|
To confuse or mix things so they are not clear or ordered. |
| 189 |
nag at
|
To annoy by repeatedly finding fault; to cause worry that stays in one’s mind. |
| 190 |
pair off
|
To form couples, especially in a romantic or social way. |
| 191 |
pair up
|
To join with another person to form a pair or team. |
| 192 |
pass as
|
To be accepted or regarded as something else. |
| 193 |
pass for
|
To be considered or accepted as someone or something. |
| 194 |
pass on to
|
To give or transfer something to another person. |
| 195 |
pass over
|
To ignore or fail to choose someone; to decide not to act on something. |
| 196 |
pay into
|
To deposit money into a bank account. |
| 197 |
peel off
|
To remove the outer layer or skin from something; to leave a group or movement. |
| 198 |
pencil in
|
To write down a plan or appointment as a temporary or tentative arrangement. |
| 199 |
pep up
|
To make someone or something more lively, energetic, or interesting. |
| 200 |
pick at
|
To eat small amounts of food without interest; to touch or pull at something repeatedly. |
| 201 |
pick up after
|
To clean or tidy things left behind by someone else. |
| 202 |
pick (someone) up
|
To recover after a setback or difficulty. |
| 203 |
pile on
|
To add or increase something in large amounts; to heap criticism or pressure on. |
| 204 |
pipe down
|
To stop talking or making noise; to be quiet. (informal) |
| 205 |
pipe up
|
To suddenly begin to speak. |
| 206 |
poke about(around)
|
To search through or look around in a casual way. |
| 207 |
press on
|
To continue moving forward or working despite difficulties. |
| 208 |
prey on
|
To exploit or harm those who are weaker |
| 209 |
prey on
|
To trouble someone’s mind with fear, worry, or anxiety. |
| 210 |
prop up
|
To support something physically; to give help or encouragement. |
| 211 |
psych up
|
To prepare mentally for a difficult task; to get excited or motivated. |
| 212 |
pull ahead
|
To move into the lead in a race or competition. |
| 213 |
pull apart
|
To damage or destroy a relationship. |
| 214 |
pull apart
|
To separate or tear something into pieces. |
| 215 |
pull away
|
To move ahead of someone or something; to start moving away. |
| 216 |
pull back
|
To turn back or retreat from a position. |
| 217 |
pull back
|
To move backward or withdraw. |
| 218 |
pull in
|
To earn or receive a particular amount of money; to arrive at a place. |
| 219 |
pull up
|
To improve performance, behavior, or results. |
| 220 |
put by
|
To keep something for future use. |
| 221 |
put by
|
To save money or resources for later. |
| 222 |
put through
|
To make someone experience something difficult or unpleasant. |
| 223 |
rattle off
|
To say or list things quickly and easily, often from memory. |
| 224 |
read off
|
To read aloud from a list or text. |
| 225 |
reel off
|
To say or write a long series of things quickly and easily. |
| 226 |
rise above
|
To overcome difficulties or not be affected by negative feelings. |
| 227 |
roll in
|
To arrive or appear in large numbers or amounts. |
| 228 |
roll up
|
To fold or twist something into a round shape. |
| 229 |
roll up
|
To arrive or appear at a place, often unexpectedly. (informal) |
| 230 |
round off
|
To complete something in a satisfactory or suitable way. |
| 231 |
round up
|
To gather people, animals, or things together; to arrest a group of people. |
| 232 |
rub in
|
To apply a substance by rubbing it into a surface; to remind someone of something unpleasant. |
| 233 |
rub off on
|
To pass a quality or influence from one person to another. |
| 234 |
run against
|
To collide with something; to oppose someone in an election. |
| 235 |
run on
|
To operate using a particular type of power or fuel; to continue for too long. |
| 236 |
run up
|
To go quickly upwards; to accumulate debts or bills. |
| 237 |
run up against
|
To experience or face a difficulty or problem. |
| 238 |
scare away
|
To frighten someone or something so that they go away. |
| 239 |
scare off
|
To frighten someone or something so that they go away. |
| 240 |
scoop up
|
To pick up something quickly with a sweeping motion; to lift someone in your arms. |
| 241 |
scout out
|
To search for and find something by looking carefully. |
| 242 |
scrape up
|
To manage to collect something, especially money or information, with difficulty. |
| 243 |
screen out
|
To remove something or someone by a selection process. |
| 244 |
send for
|
To request the presence of someone or the delivery of something. |
| 245 |
send out for
|
To order food or goods to be delivered from outside. (informal) |
| 246 |
set apart
|
To make someone or something seem different and special from others. |
| 247 |
set down
|
To put something or someone onto the ground; to place something. |
| 248 |
set down
|
To write or record something. |
| 249 |
shy away
|
To avoid doing something because of fear or lack of confidence. |
| 250 |
sift through
|
To examine something carefully by sorting through it. |
| 251 |
sign off
|
To officially announce the end of work, a message, or a broadcast. |
| 252 |
sign on
|
To agree to a contract or to register for something. |
| 253 |
simmer down
|
To become calmer or quieter after excitement or anger. |
| 254 |
sit by
|
To remain inactive while something happens; to do nothing. |
| 255 |
sit for
|
To take an exam or have one’s picture or portrait done. |
| 256 |
sleep off
|
To recover from the effects of alcohol, fatigue, or illness by sleeping. |
| 257 |
slice off
|
To cut something away in thin pieces. |
| 258 |
slice up
|
To cut something into thin or small pieces. |
| 259 |
slip by
|
To pass quickly or unnoticed, especially about time. |
| 260 |
slip off
|
To leave quietly without being noticed; to fall off or come off easily. |
| 261 |
smash up
|
To badly damage or destroy something by breaking it into pieces. |
| 262 |
smooth over
|
To make a problem or difficult situation seem less serious or easier to accept. |
| 263 |
snap off
|
To break suddenly with a sharp sound; to cause something to break this way. |
| 264 |
snap out of
|
To stop being in a negative state and return to normal. |
| 265 |
sniff out
|
To discover or detect something by searching carefully or instinctively. |
| 266 |
sober up
|
To become less drunk; to regain self-control or clarity. |
| 267 |
soften up
|
To make something softer in texture; to make someone’s attitude less severe. |
| 268 |
sound out
|
To carefully ask questions to discover someone’s opinion or intentions. |
| 269 |
spill out
|
To flow or fall out in large amounts; to be expressed freely. |
| 270 |
spruce up
|
To make oneself or something neat, clean, and attractive. |
| 271 |
spur on
|
To encourage or urge someone to act or achieve more. |
| 272 |
stack up against
|
To compare with someone or something in terms of quality or ability. |
| 273 |
stand in for
|
To take the place of someone temporarily. |
| 274 |
step aside
|
To move to one side; to give up a position for someone else. |
| 275 |
step on it
|
To hurry up or go faster, especially when driving. (imperative) |
| 276 |
stir in
|
To mix an ingredient into other food by stirring. |
| 277 |
storm off
|
To leave angrily and suddenly. |
| 278 |
storm out
|
To rush out of a place in anger. |
| 279 |
straighten up
|
To sit or stand with proper posture; to tidy or clean a place. |
| 280 |
strike out
|
To fail in an attempt. |
| 281 |
strike out
|
To start doing something independently. |
| 282 |
strike out
|
To cross out words with a line. |
| 283 |
strike out
|
To hit something forcefully, especially in sports. |
| 284 |
stumble across(upon)
|
To find something or someone by chance. |
| 285 |
stumble on
|
To discover something unexpectedly. |
| 286 |
suck in
|
To draw something inside; to deceive or trick someone. |
| 287 |
suck up
|
To try to gain favor by flattering someone. (informal) |
| 288 |
suit up
|
To put on special clothing or equipment for a task or sport. |
| 289 |
sweep through
|
To move quickly and forcefully through a place; to spread rapidly. |
| 290 |
tack on
|
To add something extra, especially in a careless or unnecessary way. |
| 291 |
tail off
|
To gradually decrease or become weaker. |
| 292 |
take aside
|
To move someone to a private place to speak with them quietly. |
| 293 |
talk down
|
To persuade someone not to do something; to speak in a way that belittles others. |
| 294 |
talk out
|
To settle an issue by discussing it thoroughly. |
| 295 |
talk out of
|
To persuade someone not to do something. |
| 296 |
talk up
|
To praise something highly or promote it. |
| 297 |
tear apart
|
To pull something into pieces; to cause someone deep emotional pain. |
| 298 |
tear away
|
To force someone to leave something; to strongly attract or absorb someone. |
| 299 |
tear off
|
To remove something quickly and forcefully; to leave in a hurry. |
| 300 |
tear out
|
To pull something out with force; to rip something from its place. |
| 301 |
throw in
|
To add something extra, often as a bonus or free addition. |
| 302 |
throw off
|
To quickly remove clothing; to get rid of something unwanted. |
| 303 |
throw together
|
To make or prepare something quickly with whatever is available. |
| 304 |
tide over
|
To help someone survive or manage during a difficult time. |
| 305 |
tie down
|
To fasten something firmly; to restrict someone’s freedom or activity. |
| 306 |
tighten up
|
To make rules, controls, or muscles stricter or firmer. |
| 307 |
trade off
|
To balance or exchange one thing for another in a compromise. |
| 308 |
try out for
|
To compete or test for a place in a team, role, or organization. |
| 309 |
tuck away
|
To hide or store something safely; to eat something secretly or quickly. |
| 310 |
tuck in
|
To make someone comfortable in bed by arranging the covers; to eat eagerly. (informal, British) |
| 311 |
urge on
|
To encourage or drive someone to continue or achieve more. |
| 312 |
wade through
|
To read or deal with something long or difficult with effort. |
| 313 |
walk off with
|
To steal something or take it without permission; to win or obtain easily. |
| 314 |
walk up
|
To approach someone or something by walking closer. |
| 315 |
wander off
|
To move away from a place or group without purpose; to get lost. |
| 316 |
wash down
|
To swallow food or medicine with a drink; to clean something with water. |
| 317 |
wash out
|
To be destroyed or carried away by water; to fail completely. |
| 318 |
wash over
|
To suddenly affect someone strongly, especially as an emotion. |
| 319 |
watch over
|
To guard or protect someone or something carefully. |
| 320 |
wave off
|
To signal goodbye with a wave; to dismiss or refuse something. |
| 321 |
wear away
|
To become thin or weak from constant use or erosion. |
| 322 |
weigh down
|
To burden someone or something with weight or responsibility. |
| 323 |
weigh down on
|
To cause pressure or distress on someone’s mind or body. |
| 324 |
weigh in
|
To join a discussion or argument with an opinion; to measure one’s weight. |
| 325 |
weigh on
|
To cause worry or stress; to be a heavy influence or burden. |
| 326 |
weigh up
|
To carefully consider or judge the value of something. |
| 327 |
well up
|
To rise to the surface, especially about tears or strong emotions. |
| 328 |
whip out
|
To take something out quickly and suddenly. |
| 329 |
work off
|
To get rid of negative feelings or extra energy by doing activity. |
| 330 |
write in
|
To add written information to a text; to send a letter with comments or requests. |
| 331 |
air out
|
To freshen or ventilate a room or space by letting air in. |
| 332 |
ask after
|
To inquire about someone’s health or well-being. |
| 333 |
auction off
|
To sell something by offering it in a public auction. |
| 334 |
bargain for
|
To expect or anticipate something, often used in negatives. |
| 335 |
bargain on
|
To expect or rely on something happening. |
| 336 |
blank out
|
To cover or erase something so it cannot be seen; to be unable to think clearly. |
| 337 |
blast off
|
To launch into the air or space, especially about rockets. |
| 338 |
bolster up
|
To make something stronger or support it more firmly. |
| 339 |
book in
|
To check in or register at a hotel or event. |
| 340 |
break in on
|
To interrupt someone or something suddenly. |
| 341 |
break out in
|
To suddenly develop spots, sweat, or other skin reactions. |
| 342 |
cast aside
|
To throw away or reject something, especially as useless or unwanted. |
| 343 |
cast off
|
To discard something; to untie a boat so it can sail away. |
| 344 |
cloud over
|
To become covered with clouds; to darken in appearance or mood. |
| 345 |
cobble together
|
To make or put something together quickly and roughly from available parts. |
| 346 |
come after
|
To follow or pursue someone or something. |
| 347 |
come before
|
To appear in front of someone or something; to be presented formally to a court or authority. |
| 348 |
count off
|
To count numbers aloud in turn, often in sequence. |
| 349 |
deal in
|
To buy and sell a particular product; to be involved with something. |
| 350 |
die away
|
To become gradually weaker and disappear, especially about sound or light. |
| 351 |
drill into
|
To teach something to someone by repeating it until it is learned. |
| 352 |
dwell upon
|
To speak or write about something at length. |
| 353 |
dwell upon
|
To think about something too much, especially in a worrying way. |
| 354 |
fatten up
|
To make a person or animal fatter, usually by feeding more. |
| 355 |
fence in
|
To enclose with a fence; to restrict someone’s freedom. |
| 356 |
fence off
|
To separate an area with a fence or barrier. |
| 357 |
fiddle around
|
To spend time aimlessly or waste time; to handle things without purpose. (informal) |
| 358 |
figure on
|
To expect or plan for something; to rely on something happening. |
| 359 |
filter in
|
To enter gradually or little by little. |
| 360 |
fizzle out
|
To gradually fail, weaken, or end without success. |
| 361 |
flame up
|
To suddenly burst into flames; to suddenly show anger. |
| 362 |
fool with
|
To handle or play with something, often carelessly. |
| 363 |
freeze over
|
To become covered with ice, usually about lakes or rivers. |
| 364 |
gang up against
|
To join together as a group to oppose or attack someone. |
| 365 |
give it to
|
To punish or scold someone severely. (informal) |
| 366 |
give it up for
|
To applaud or cheer someone. (informal) |
| 367 |
go out to
|
To express sympathy or compassion toward someone. |
| 368 |
goof up
|
To make a mistake or do something badly. (informal) |
| 369 |
have down
|
To know something well; to have mastered or memorized it. (informal) |
| 370 |
hold over
|
To postpone or delay something; to extend the showing of a movie or event. |
| 371 |
horse around
|
To behave in a silly or playful way. (informal) |
| 372 |
hunker down
|
To crouch close to the ground; to prepare to stay in one place and deal with something. |
| 373 |
kick around with
|
To spend time with someone socially. (informal) |
| 374 |
latch on to
|
To understand something; to physically hold onto something or someone. |
| 375 |
let on
|
To reveal a secret or pretend to know something. |
| 376 |
lift off
|
To rise into the air, especially about rockets or spacecraft. |
| 377 |
limber up
|
To prepare the body for exercise by stretching or doing warm-up movements. |
| 378 |
live down
|
To cause people to forget a mistake or embarrassing event by behaving well afterward. |
| 379 |
make off with
|
To steal something and take it away quickly. |
| 380 |
mill around
|
To move about without a clear purpose, usually in a crowd. |
| 381 |
monkey around
|
To behave in a silly or playful way; to tamper with something. (informal) |
| 382 |
mop up
|
To clean up liquid by wiping; to finish dealing with remaining enemies or tasks. |
| 383 |
muddle through
|
To manage to get by or cope, even without a clear plan. |
| 384 |
opt in
|
To choose to join or take part in something. |
| 385 |
pare down
|
To reduce the size, number, or amount of something. |
| 386 |
pass off
|
To pretend that something is genuine or acceptable; to deceive others. |
| 387 |
patch together
|
To put together something quickly and roughly, often from different parts. |
| 388 |
peel away
|
To come off in layers; to leave a group or formation. |
| 389 |
phase in
|
To introduce something gradually, in stages. |
| 390 |
pick off
|
To shoot, hit, or remove targets one by one. |
| 391 |
pick over
|
To examine carefully in order to select the best or remove the unwanted. |
| 392 |
pick through
|
To search or examine something item by item. |
| 393 |
pile in
|
To enter a place or vehicle quickly and in a large group. |
| 394 |
suck up
|
To draw liquid, air, or another substance into oneself |
| 395 |
pile into
|
To enter a place or vehicle quickly and in large numbers. |
| 396 |
pile out
|
To leave a place or vehicle quickly in a crowd. |
| 397 |
pit against
|
To set someone or something in competition or conflict with another. |
| 398 |
plough through
|
To move or progress with great effort through something difficult or boring. |
| 399 |
pluck up
|
To gather or summon courage or confidence. |
| 400 |
plump for
|
To choose or decide in favor of something. (informal, British) |
| 401 |
press ahead
|
To continue moving forward with determination despite difficulties. |
| 402 |
rack up
|
To accumulate or achieve something, such as losses, points, or profits. |
| 403 |
rain down
|
To fall in large amounts from above, like rain or missiles. |
| 404 |
rake it in
|
To earn a large amount of money easily. (informal) |
| 405 |
reckon on
|
To expect or rely on something happening. (British) |
| 406 |
reel in
|
To pull something toward oneself, especially by winding a line; to attract or win over someone. |
| 407 |
ring off
|
To end a telephone call. (British) |
| 408 |
roll by
|
To pass by, especially about time. |
| 409 |
roll on
|
To pass or continue, especially about time. |
| 410 |
roll on
|
(Informal) To express eagerness for something to happen soon, e.g. “Roll on Friday!” |
| 411 |
root out
|
To find and remove something completely; to eliminate. |
| 412 |
scrape together
|
To gather something, especially money, with difficulty. |
| 413 |
set forth
|
To begin a journey; to present or explain an idea. |
| 414 |
shave off
|
To remove hair or a thin layer by shaving. |
| 415 |
show in
|
To lead someone into a room or building. |
| 416 |
show out
|
To accompany someone to the exit. |
| 417 |
snarl up
|
To cause or become tangled or blocked; to create traffic or other confusion. (British) |
| 418 |
sneak up on
|
To approach someone quietly and secretly. |
| 419 |
spark off
|
To cause something to start suddenly. |
| 420 |
spring back
|
To return quickly to a former position or condition. |
| 421 |
spring from
|
To originate in something; to arise suddenly from something. |
| 422 |
stand down
|
To resign from a position; to withdraw from duty. |
| 423 |
start out to
|
To begin to do something; to set out with the intention of doing it. |
| 424 |
stave off
|
To prevent something bad from happening, at least temporarily. |
| 425 |
stub out
|
To extinguish a cigarette by pressing the end against a surface. |
| 426 |
summon up
|
To bring a quality, memory, or feeling into one’s mind; to call forth. |
| 427 |
swing at
|
To try to hit someone or something with a swinging motion, usually with a fist or object. |
| 428 |
tap out
|
To send a short repeated signal by tapping; to type or enter data by tapping keys. (also to surrender by tapping in combat/sport) |
| 429 |
top out
|
To reach the highest point or maximum level. |
| 430 |
touch off
|
To cause something to start or happen suddenly. |
| 431 |
tow away
|
To remove and take a vehicle away by towing, often for illegal parking. |
| 432 |
train up
|
To teach or prepare someone by training; to develop skills in someone. |
| 433 |
usher in
|
To introduce or mark the beginning of something new or important. |
| 434 |
waste away
|
To become very thin and weak, usually because of illness or lack of food. |
| 435 |
wave down
|
To signal a vehicle to stop by waving at the driver. |
| 436 |
wriggle out of
|
To avoid doing something or escape responsibility by clever or dishonest means. |
| 437 |
zone in on
|
To direct all attention or focus toward a particular person, thing, or issue. |
| 438 |
smash in
|
To break something open or force entry by hitting it hard, especially a door or window. |
| 439 |
close out
|
To bring a business, activity, or account to an end; to finish completely. |
| 440 |
dry out
|
To remove all moisture from something |
| 441 |
dry out
|
To stop drinking alcohol and become sober. |
| 442 |
chat up
|
To talk to someone in a friendly or flirtatious way to attract their interest. (informal, British) |
| 443 |
pitch for
|
To actively try to obtain support, business, or a contract. |
| 444 |
run in
|
To use a new vehicle or machine carefully until it is ready for normal operation; (British) to arrest someone. |
| 445 |
sit on
|
To be a member of a committee or group; to deliberately delay taking action on something. |
| 446 |
make up to
|
To try to gain favor with someone; to compensate or apologize to someone. |
| 447 |
hone in on
|
To focus closely on something or move directly toward it. (common variant of “home in on”). |
| 448 |
hook into
|
To connect something to a system or network. |
| 449 |
hook into
|
To become deeply involved in or very interested in something. |
| 450 |
down on
|
To have a negative opinion of or hostile attitude toward someone or something. |
| 451 |
run to
|
To reach a particular total, amount, or level. |
| 452 |
close in on
|
To move closer to someone or something in order to attack, capture, or surround. |
| 453 |
leap on
|
To jump onto or attack something quickly and suddenly. |
| 454 |
blow in
|
To arrive or appear suddenly and unexpectedly. (informal) |
| 455 |
act on
|
To affect or influence something; to take action based on information or advice. |
| 456 |
back away
|
To move backward away from someone or something, usually because of fear. |
| 457 |
bail out
|
To pay money to release someone from jail; to rescue someone from difficulty. |
| 458 |
be onto
|
To have discovered or realized the truth about something or someone. |
| 459 |
boil down
|
To reduce something to its essential points or form. |
| 460 |
boil over
|
To overflow while boiling; to lose one’s temper or for anger to erupt. |
| 461 |
break away
|
To escape or separate suddenly from a group or situation. |
| 462 |
break out of
|
To escape from a place or situation by force. |
| 463 |
brighten up
|
To become happier or more cheerful in mood. |
| 464 |
brighten up
|
To become lighter, clearer, or more filled with light. |
| 465 |
bring on
|
To cause something to happen, especially something unpleasant. |
| 466 |
brush off
|
To refuse to listen to or ignore someone or something. |
| 467 |
bump up
|
To increase the amount, cost, or level of something, often suddenly. (informal) |
| 468 |
call on
|
To ask someone to speak, recite, or answer a question. |
| 469 |
call on
|
To depend on or make use of someone or something. |
| 470 |
cater to
|
To provide what is wanted or needed by someone, often in a way that indulges them. |
| 471 |
choke up
|
To become unable to speak clearly because of emotion. |
| 472 |
chuck out
|
To get rid of or throw away something; to expel someone. (informal, British) |
| 473 |
churn out
|
To produce something in large amounts, especially quickly and without much quality. |
| 474 |
cling to
|
To hold tightly to something; to refuse to stop believing or doing something. |
| 475 |
come in for
|
To receive something, especially blame, criticism, or punishment. |
| 476 |
come up against
|
To be faced with or confront a problem, difficulty, or opponent. |
| 477 |
crank up
|
To increase the level, volume, or power of something. (informal) |
| 478 |
do away with
|
To get rid of something; to abolish or eliminate. |
| 479 |
draw on
|
To make use of something such as knowledge, experience, or resources. |
| 480 |
drive up
|
To arrive at a place in a vehicle. |
| 481 |
drive up
|
To cause prices, costs, or values to rise quickly. |
| 482 |
dwell on
|
To think about something too much or for too long; to consider in detail. |
| 483 |
ease up
|
To become less severe or intense; to relax effort or pressure. |
| 484 |
feed on
|
To eat something regularly as a main food source. |
| 485 |
feed on
|
To gain strength, energy, or motivation from something. |
| 486 |
filter out
|
To remove or block something by using a filter or selection process. |
| 487 |
flip through
|
To quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, or document without reading carefully. |
| 488 |
free up
|
To make something available by releasing it; to create free time, space, or resources. |
| 489 |
get at
|
To be able to reach or touch something. |
| 490 |
get at
|
To suggest or imply something indirectly. |
| 491 |
get at
|
To repeatedly criticize, nag, or annoy someone. |
| 492 |
get by with
|
To manage to survive or cope using only what is available. |
| 493 |
give in to
|
To finally agree to or accept something after resisting; to yield or surrender to something. |
| 494 |
give rise to
|
To cause something to happen or exist. |
| 495 |
go down in
|
To be remembered or recorded in a particular way, especially in history. |
| 496 |
go on to
|
To continue or proceed to do something after finishing another action. |
| 497 |
go under
|
To fail in business and become bankrupt; to sink below the surface of water. |
| 498 |
hammer out
|
To reach an agreement or solution after long discussion or effort. |
| 499 |
head up
|
To be in charge of or lead an organization, group, or activity. |
| 500 |
keep to
|
To follow or obey rules, schedules, or limits; to stay on a path. |
| 501 |
knock down
|
To reduce the price of something; to strike or bring something to the ground. |
| 502 |
lash out
|
To suddenly attack someone physically or verbally. |
| 503 |
level off
|
To become stable after a period of increase or decrease. |
| 504 |
lock down
|
To close off or secure an area so that movement is strictly controlled. |
| 505 |
lock out
|
To prevent someone from entering a place, usually by securing the doors. |
| 506 |
loosen up
|
To make less tight; to relax or become more at ease. |
| 507 |
make it up to
|
To do something good for someone because you have done something bad to them. |
| 508 |
map out
|
To plan something in detail. |
| 509 |
mark down
|
To reduce the price of something. |
| 510 |
mark down
|
To make a note of something in writing. |
| 511 |
mark down
|
To give someone a lower grade or score. |
| 512 |
mark up
|
To increase the price of something. |
| 513 |
melt down
|
To melt into liquid; to become very upset or lose control emotionally. |
| 514 |
move ahead
|
To make progress or continue forward with something. |
| 515 |
mull over
|
To think about something carefully for a long time. |
| 516 |
nail down
|
To make a decision or agreement definite; to fasten something with nails. |
| 517 |
pan out
|
To turn out well or be successful. (informal) |
| 518 |
pass down
|
To give or transfer something to later generations. |
| 519 |
phase out
|
To gradually stop using or providing something. |
| 520 |
pin down
|
To force someone to stay in a place; to make something clear or definite. |
| 521 |
pore over
|
To read something carefully and with close attention. |
| 522 |
pore over
|
To examine or study something with great focus. |
| 523 |
press for
|
To demand or request something strongly. |
| 524 |
press on
|
To continue doing something in spite of difficulties. |
| 525 |
prop up
|
To support or strengthen something, especially to prevent it from failing. |
| 526 |
push through
|
To cause a law, plan, or proposal to be accepted or completed, often with effort. |
| 527 |
put through
|
To make something, such as a plan or project, be completed or carried out |
| 528 |
rake in
|
To earn or receive a large amount of money easily. (informal) |
| 529 |
ramp up
|
To increase or strengthen something, often production or activity. (informal) |
| 530 |
read up on
|
To study or gather information about something by reading. |
| 531 |
ride out
|
To survive or endure a difficult situation until it ends. |
| 532 |
roll back
|
To reduce or reverse something, such as prices, policies, or progress. |
| 533 |
roll out
|
To spread something flat, like dough; to launch or introduce a product or service. |
| 534 |
round up
|
To gather people, animals, or things together in one place. |
| 535 |
scale back
|
To make something smaller in size, amount, or scope. |
| 536 |
scale down
|
To reduce something in size, amount, or scale gradually. |
| 537 |
screw up
|
To twist or contract one’s face; to make a serious mistake. (informal) |
| 538 |
sell off
|
To sell goods cheaply or dispose of assets, often quickly. |
| 539 |
set about
|
To begin doing something, especially with determination. |
| 540 |
set back
|
To delay or slow the progress of something; to cause a setback. |
| 541 |
settle on
|
To decide on or choose something after consideration. |
| 542 |
shake up
|
To cause major change or reform in an organization or system. |
| 543 |
shape up
|
To develop or progress in a good way; to take proper form. |
| 544 |
shoot for
|
To aim at or try to achieve something. |
| 545 |
shoot up
|
To rise quickly in amount or level; to grow rapidly. |
| 546 |
single out
|
To choose one person or thing from a group for special attention. |
| 547 |
size up
|
To evaluate or judge a situation or person. |
| 548 |
slip into
|
To gradually or quickly enter into a state or condition. |
| 549 |
speak for
|
To express the views of someone else; to act as a representative. |
| 550 |
spell out
|
To explain something clearly and in detail. |
| 551 |
spit out
|
To eject something from the mouth; to say something quickly and forcefully. |
| 552 |
stack up
|
To accumulate or pile up |
| 553 |
start out as
|
To begin one’s career, role, or activity in a particular way. |
| 554 |
stir up
|
To provoke or cause strong feelings or trouble. |
| 555 |
straighten out
|
To resolve a problem; to organize or correct something. |
| 556 |
strike up
|
To begin a conversation, relationship, or performance. |
| 557 |
swear by
|
To have complete confidence in something; to trust it fully. |
| 558 |
talk down to
|
To speak to someone in a condescending or patronizing way. |
| 559 |
tell on
|
To inform on someone; to have a harmful effect on someone. |
| 560 |
think up
|
To invent or create an idea, plan, or solution in one’s mind. |
| 561 |
throw yourself into
|
To begin to do something with great energy and enthusiasm. |
| 562 |
tick off
|
To scold or reprimand someone. (informal, especially British) |
| 563 |
tie in with
|
To be connected with or match something. |
| 564 |
tip off
|
To secretly give someone information or a warning. |
| 565 |
trade in
|
To exchange something old for credit toward a new purchase. |
| 566 |
tune out
|
To stop paying attention to something; to ignore it. |
| 567 |
turn against
|
To change from supporting to opposing someone or something. |
| 568 |
walk into
|
To become involved in something unpleasant or difficult without intending to. |
| 569 |
walk out on
|
To abandon or leave someone or something, especially a responsibility. |
| 570 |
wear down
|
To gradually weaken or exhaust someone or something. |
| 571 |
whip up
|
To prepare food or something quickly and easily. |
| 572 |
whip up
|
To excite or arouse strong feelings in people. |
| 573 |
win over
|
To persuade someone to support or agree with you. |
| 574 |
wind down
|
To gradually relax or reduce activity after being busy or tense. |
| 575 |
wrestle with
|
To struggle to deal with a difficult problem or decision. |
| 576 |
write up
|
To produce a detailed written account or report. |
| 577 |
act upon
|
To have an effect or influence on something. |
| 578 |
act upon
|
To take action based on information, advice, or a rule. |
| 579 |
give way to
|
To yield or surrender to something; to be replaced by something else. |
| 580 |
opt out
|
To choose not to participate in something; to withdraw from involvement. |
| 581 |
rack up
|
To achieve or accumulate something such as points, scores, or profits. |
| 582 |
scale up
|
To increase the size, amount, or scale of something. |
| 583 |
spill over
|
To spread or extend beyond normal limits, often causing wider effects. |
| 584 |
crank out
|
To produce large amounts of something quickly and mechanically. |
| 585 |
conjure up
|
To bring a memory, image, or idea into the mind. |
| 586 |
trade on
|
To unfairly use something, such as a weakness or advantage, for personal gain. |
| 587 |
home in on
|
To move directly toward a target; to focus attention closely on something. |
| 588 |
catch out
|
To expose someone’s mistake or dishonesty; to put someone in a difficult position. (British) |
| 589 |
tell on
|
To show its negative effect on someone or something. |
| 590 |
trade up
|
To replace something with a more expensive or better version. |
| 591 |
rain out
|
To cause an event, such as a game, to be canceled because of rain. (US) |
| 592 |
sit in on
|
To attend a meeting or class without actively participating; to observe. |
| 593 |
call forth
|
To bring out or evoke a reaction, response, or feeling. |
| 594 |
lap up
|
To accept or enjoy something eagerly or with great enthusiasm. |
| 595 |
palm off
|
To trick someone by passing something false, worthless, or unwanted to them. |
| 596 |
duck out of
|
To avoid or escape from a duty, responsibility, or situation. |
| 597 |
run with
|
To proceed with or make use of an idea, plan, or opportunity. |
| 598 |
trot out
|
To present or mention something, especially a tired excuse or old idea, often repeatedly. |
| 599 |
walk into
|
To obtain something, such as a job, easily and with little effort. |
| 600 |
drum up
|
To try to create or increase support, business, or interest. |
| 601 |
throw in
|
To stop competing and withdraw from a game, contest, or effort. |
| 602 |
zip by
|
To pass very quickly, especially about time. (US) |
| 603 |
while away
|
To spend time in a relaxed or leisurely way. |
| 604 |
rub it in
|
To keep reminding someone of a mistake or failure in a way that makes them feel worse. |
| 605 |
wean off
|
To gradually cause someone to stop doing or using something, such as a habit or drug. |
| 606 |
walk in on
|
To enter a place suddenly and see someone unexpectedly. |
| 607 |
pat down
|
To search someone by patting the outside of their clothing with the hands. |
| 608 |
snitch on
|
To secretly tell someone in authority about another person’s wrongdoing. (informal) |
| 609 |
carve out
|
To achieve or create a successful position, time, or opportunity through effort. |
| 610 |
walk back
|
To retract or withdraw a statement; to move backward from a previous position. (US) |
| 611 |
crash out
|
To fall asleep suddenly from tiredness. (British, informal) |
| 612 |
run up
|
To cause costs or debts to increase quickly. |
| 613 |
wise up
|
To become aware of the truth about a situation. |
| 614 |
bail out of
|
To withdraw from or stop being involved in something. |
| 615 |
bear out
|
To confirm or prove that something is true. |
| 616 |
harp on
|
To talk or complain about something repeatedly, often in an annoying way. |
| 617 |
suck up to
|
To try to gain favor with someone by excessive flattery or praise. (informal) |
| 618 |
creep out
|
To make someone feel uneasy or frightened. (US, informal) |
| 619 |
drone on
|
To talk for a long time in a dull or boring way. |
| 620 |
ramble on
|
To talk or write at length in a confused or aimless way. |
| 621 |
mess about
|
To spend time doing unimportant things or being playful; to tinker with something. (British) |
| 622 |
hang with
|
To spend time with someone; to socialize. (US, informal) |
| 623 |
tell on
|
To have a noticeable harmful effect on someone’s health, mood, or condition. |
| 624 |
creep up on
|
To approach someone quietly and unnoticed. |
| 625 |
dip into
|
To read or look at only a small part of a book or document. |
| 626 |
dip into
|
To take and use a small amount of money from savings or funds. |
| 627 |
weigh in on
|
To give one’s opinion or take part in a discussion about something. |
| 628 |
gang up on
|
To join together as a group to attack or criticize someone. |
| 629 |
smack of
|
To seem to have or suggest the qualities of something; to give the impression of. |
| 630 |
grow on
|
To gradually become more liked or appealing to someone. |
| 631 |
bowl over
|
To greatly surprise or impress someone. |
| 632 |
zone out
|
To lose concentration and stop paying attention; to become absent-minded. (US, informal) |
| 633 |
gloss over
|
To try to conceal or make something seem less serious than it really is. |
| 634 |
blow off
|
To deliberately not attend or ignore something, such as a class, meeting, or appointment. (US, informal) |
| 635 |
carry off
|
To succeed in doing or achieving something difficult. |
| 636 |
cut across
|
To go across or through something; to challenge or oppose an established idea or trend. |
| 637 |
chase down
|
To search for and find someone or something, often with effort. |
| 638 |
lead on
|
To mislead someone by making them believe something that is not true, especially in relationships. |
| 639 |
lash out at
|
To suddenly attack someone or express anger toward them. |
| 640 |
load up on
|
To obtain or take a large amount of something, especially for future use or consumption. |
| 641 |
ferret out
|
To discover or uncover something that is hidden. |
| 642 |
bone up on
|
To study something intensively in a short period of time. (informal) |
| 643 |
hold out for
|
To refuse to accept something until you get what you want. |
| 644 |
sit on
|
To suppress or withhold something, such as information or action. |
| 645 |
boss around
|
To give orders to someone in an arrogant or domineering way. |
| 646 |
go it alone
|
To do something independently, without help from others. |
| 647 |
stow away
|
To hide on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly. |
| 648 |
luck out
|
To have good fortune or success unexpectedly. (US) |
| 649 |
back off
|
To stop being involved in a situation; to withdraw or stop interfering. |
| 650 |
dumb down
|
To make something simpler or easier to understand, often by reducing its complexity. |
| 651 |
cotton on
|
To begin to understand or realize something. (British, informal) |
| 652 |
talk down to
|
To speak to someone in a condescending or patronizing way. |
| 653 |
chew out
|
To scold someone severely. (US, informal) |
| 654 |
chime in
|
To interrupt or join a conversation by adding a comment. |
| 655 |
cave in
|
To surrender or give in to pressure; to collapse physically. |
| 656 |
soldier on
|
To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges. |
| 657 |
sit out
|
To choose not to participate in something; to remain until the end without taking part. |
| 658 |
be snowed under
|
To be overwhelmed with too much work or too many tasks. |
| 659 |
buy out
|
To purchase another person’s share or business interest. |
| 660 |
peter out
|
To gradually decrease and come to an end. |
| 661 |
dress down
|
To scold or reprimand someone. |
| 662 |
dress down
|
To wear casual or informal clothing. |
| 663 |
rustle up
|
To quickly prepare or find something, especially food. |
| 664 |
edge out
|
To gradually force someone out of a position or situation. |
| 665 |
chip away
|
To gradually reduce or weaken something, bit by bit. |
| 666 |
drill down
|
To examine or analyze something in greater detail. (business/IT) |
| 667 |
put in for
|
To formally apply or make a request for something, such as a job or leave. |
| 668 |
type up
|
To produce a clean or formal version of text by typing it. |
| 669 |
crack up
|
To suffer a mental or emotional breakdown. |
| 670 |
forge ahead
|
To move forward with progress or determination. |
| 671 |
double over
|
To bend one’s body forward, usually from pain or laughter. |
| 672 |
run against
|
To compete as an opposing candidate in an election. (US) |
| 673 |
bear up
|
To remain strong and endure under pressure or hardship. |
| 674 |
suss out
|
To investigate or figure out something; to understand. (British, informal) |
| 675 |
chuck out
|
To force someone to leave a place; to discard something. (British, informal) |
| 676 |
throw out
|
To suggest or propose an idea; to put something forward informally. |
| 677 |
top off
|
To complete or finish something in a satisfying way; to fill to the top. |
| 678 |
gang up
|
To join together as a group, often to oppose or attack someone. |
| 679 |
stop over
|
To stay somewhere temporarily while traveling to another destination. |
| 680 |
keel over
|
To suddenly fall down, often from fainting, illness, or weakness. |
| 681 |
stick up
|
To protrude or extend upward from a surface. |
| 682 |
stick up
|
To rob someone by threatening them with a weapon. |
| 683 |
knock up
|
To prepare or make something quickly. (British) |
| 684 |
buy up
|
To purchase large amounts of something, often to control the supply. |
| 685 |
spin off
|
To produce something as a byproduct; to separate part of a company into a new entity. |
| 686 |
bone up
|
To study intensively, especially in preparation for something. (informal) |
| 687 |
cave in
|
To collapse physically; to give way under pressure. |
| 688 |
rat out
|
To inform on someone; to betray them to authorities. (US, informal) |
| 689 |
set aside
|
To annul, overturn, or declare something invalid, especially in law. |
| 690 |
zip it
|
To stop talking; to be quiet. (informal, imperative) |
| 691 |
rein in
|
To control or limit something; to restrain. |
| 692 |
hit up
|
To contact someone, usually by phone or message. (US, informal) |
| 693 |
hit up
|
To stop by or visit a place. (US, informal) |
| 694 |
breeze through
|
To complete something easily and successfully. |
| 695 |
cut out for
|
To be naturally suited or well equipped for something. |
| 696 |
chip away at
|
To gradually reduce or weaken something over time. |
| 697 |
clamp down on
|
To take strict measures to stop or control something. |
| 698 |
flick through
|
To quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc. without reading in detail. (British) |
| 699 |
follow through
|
To continue an action or plan until it is fully completed. |
| 700 |
crack down on
|
To enforce rules or laws more strictly in order to stop something. |
| 701 |
buy into
|
To accept or believe in an idea or concept. |
| 702 |
dawn on
|
To gradually become clear or apparent to someone. |
| 703 |
cash in on
|
To take advantage of a situation for personal gain, often financially. |
| 704 |
wind up
|
To close or finish something, especially by bringing a business to an end. |
| 705 |
chip in
|
To contribute something, especially money, or to join in a conversation. (informal) |
| 706 |
sign off on
|
To give formal approval or authorization for something. (US, business) |
| 707 |
block in
|
To park so as to prevent another vehicle from moving. (British) |
| 708 |
dash down
|
To write something quickly and roughly. |
| 709 |
drop around
|
To visit someone informally, without planning. (British) |
| 710 |
even up
|
To make things equal or fair; to balance a situation. |
| 711 |
have round
|
To invite someone to your home. (British) |
| 712 |
knock about
|
To spend time doing very little; to wander around. (British, informal) |
| 713 |
measure off
|
To mark or divide something by measuring. |
| 714 |
race off
|
To leave very quickly, often driving fast. |
| 715 |
see into
|
To make sure something is taken care of; Also, to accompany someone into a place. |
| 716 |
strike on
|
To suddenly discover or think of something. |
| 717 |
type out
|
To type all of the contents of something. |
| 718 |
ask round
|
To ask several people for information or help. (British) |
| 719 |
bang about (around)
|
To move around noisily, often causing disturbance. |
| 720 |
bang out
|
To play music or a tune loudly and often without much skill. |
| 721 |
bash about
|
To treat something roughly or carelessly. (British, informal) |
| 722 |
bash in
|
To break or smash something by hitting it forcefully. |
| 723 |
book out
|
To check out or leave a place, especially a hotel. (British, informal) |
| 724 |
brace up
|
To prepare oneself mentally or physically for something difficult. |
| 725 |
enter for
|
To apply or register for an exam, competition, or event. (British) |
| 726 |
fiddle about
|
To waste time or play with something without purpose; to tinker. (British, informal) |
| 727 |
fluff out
|
To spread or shake something so it becomes full and soft. |
| 728 |
fluff up
|
To make something soft, light, or fluffy. |
| 729 |
go before
|
To appear in front of someone or something; to precede in time. |
| 730 |
go below
|
To move to a lower level, especially on a ship. |
| 731 |
listen out for
|
To pay attention so as to hear something. (British) |
| 732 |
nip out
|
To go out briefly, usually for a short errand. (British, informal) |
| 733 |
peg down
|
To fasten or secure something with pegs or stakes. |
| 734 |
plant out
|
To move a young plant from a container and put it into the ground outside. (British) |
| 735 |
plow up
|
To break up or turn over soil with a plow; to dig up. (US; British spelling: plough up) |
| 736 |
plump up
|
To make something rounder, fuller, or fatter. |
| 737 |
potter about(around)
|
To spend time in a relaxed way, doing unimportant things. (British, informal) |
| 738 |
ride off
|
To leave a place riding a horse, bike, or other vehicle. |
| 739 |
saw off
|
To cut something using a saw. |
| 740 |
sing out
|
To say or sing something loudly and clearly. |
| 741 |
stop up
|
To stay awake later than usual; to block or seal a hole or opening. |
| 742 |
trump up
|
To invent false information or charges, especially to accuse someone unfairly. |
| 743 |
squeeze up
|
To move closer together to make space for others. (British, informal) |
| 744 |
hinge upon
|
To depend entirely on something. (formal/literary) |
| 745 |
give over to
|
To devote or dedicate something to a particular purpose. |
| 746 |
book up
|
To become fully reserved or have no availability. (British) |
| 747 |
call after
|
To name someone after another person. |
| 748 |
change over
|
To switch from one system, method, or situation to another. |
| 749 |
choose up
|
To divide into teams or choose sides, especially for a game. (US, informal) |
| 750 |
come into use
|
To begin to be used. |
| 751 |
drum into
|
To teach or instill something by repeating it many times. |
| 752 |
feed up
|
To give someone plenty of food, especially to help them recover. (British, old-fashioned) |
| 753 |
fly around
|
To circulate widely, such as rumors, stories, or objects. |
| 754 |
get it on
|
To begin doing something; also used as slang for engaging in sexual activity. (US, informal) |
| 755 |
give over to
|
To hand something to someone else’s control; to devote something to a purpose. |
| 756 |
grey out
|
To display something in gray to show it is unavailable. (British spelling: grey out; US spelling: gray out) |
| 757 |
make over
|
To legally transfer ownership of something; to renovate or redesign. |
| 758 |
move in on
|
To approach or take action against a person or place; to intervene. |
| 759 |
nose around
|
To search or look into something in a curious or secretive way. (British, informal) |
| 760 |
press forward with
|
To continue to advance or push ahead with something, especially a plan. |
| 761 |
run to
|
To turn to someone for help or support. |
| 762 |
set forth
|
To present or explain something clearly. (formal) |
| 763 |
smash down
|
To break or destroy something by force. |
| 764 |
walk back from
|
To retract or withdraw from a previous statement or position. (US) |
| 765 |
wriggle out
|
To escape from or avoid responsibility in a clever or dishonest way. |
| 766 |
start on
|
To begin working on or dealing with something. |
| 767 |
zip around
|
To move quickly from place to place. (informal) |
| 768 |
kick around(about)
|
To discuss something informally; to spend time aimlessly. (informal) |
| 769 |
contract out
|
To arrange for work to be done by an outside supplier. (business) |
| 770 |
swing around(round)
|
To turn around quickly. |
| 771 |
tag on
|
To add something extra. |
| 772 |
come off
|
To end up in a particular condition |
| 773 |
ship out
|
To be sent on a trip or to ship goods out for delivery. |
| 774 |
sniff around
|
To snoop or investigate in a curious way. |
| 775 |
press into
|
To push or squeeze something into a space. |
| 776 |
sing up
|
To sing loudly. (informal) |
| 777 |
wrap around
|
To twist or fold something around another thing. |