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| - | | add up | to seem reasonable or likely | James said he was at a meeting when the money was stolen, but the police said his story didn’t add up. | | + | | add up | to seem reasonable or likely | James said he was at a meeting when the money was stolen, but the police said his story didn’t |
| - | | blow up | to suddenly become very angry | The boss blew up when we told him we’d lost the contract. | | + | | blow up | to suddenly become very angry | The boss <color blue>blew up</ |
| - | | break down | to fail because of a problem or disagreement (a relationship or discussion, etc.) | Unfortunately, | + | | break down | to fail because of a problem or disagreement (a relationship or discussion, etc.) | Unfortunately, |
| - | | break down | to stop working (a machine or vehicle) | Sorry I’m late -- my car broke down. | | + | | break down | to stop working (a machine or vehicle) | Sorry I’m late -- my car <color blue>broke down</ |
| - | | break off | to suddenly stop talking | She was complaining to a colleague but broke off when her boss walked in. | | + | | break off | to suddenly stop talking | She was complaining to a colleague but <color blue>broke off</ |
| - | | butt in | to interrupt someone who is talking | I was trying to explain something to Carla but Simon kept butting in. | | + | | butt in | to interrupt someone who is talking | I was trying to explain something to Carla but Simon kept <color blue>butting in</ |
| - | | call in | to briefly and informally visit someone | Why don’t you call in on your way home from work? | | + | | call in | to briefly and informally visit someone | Why don’t you <color blue>call in</ |
| - | | carry on | to continue an activity | I need to leave. Can you carry on without me? | | + | | carry on | to continue an activity | I need to leave. Can you <color blue>carry on</ |
| - | | catch on | to become fashionable or popular | It’s an unusual product but we hope it will catch on! | | + | | catch on | to become fashionable or popular | It’s an unusual product but we hope it will <color blue>catch on</ |
| - | | catch up | to reach someone or something by moving faster than them | She’s running too fast -- I can’t catch up with her. | | + | | catch up | to reach someone or something by moving faster than them | She’s running too fast -- I can’t |
| - | | catch up | to do something you should have done earlier | I’m going to try to catch up with my emails today -- I’ve got 150 in my inbox! | | + | | catch up | to do something you should have done earlier | I’m going to try to <color blue>catch up</ |
| - | | catch up | to reach the same standard as someone or something else | I don’t think our company will ever catch up with the innovations of Japanese manufacturers. | | + | | catch up | to reach the same standard as someone or something else | I don’t think our company will ever <color blue>catch up</ |
| - | | close down | to permanently stop operating [a business] | The shop closed down because it wasn’t getting enough customers. | | + | | close down | to permanently stop operating [a business] | The shop <color blue>closed down</ |
| - | | come to | to regain consciousness | When I came to after the operation, I didn’t know where I was! | | + | | come to | to regain consciousness | When I <color blue>came to</ |
| - | | come across | to behave in a way that makes people believe you have a particular characteristic | I hope I didn’t come across as too serious. | | + | | come across | to behave in a way that makes people believe you have a particular characteristic | I hope I didn’t |
| - | | come out | to be published, or become available for people to buy or see [a book, magazine, film, etc.] | When does their new catalogue come out? | | + | | come out | to be published, or become available for people to buy or see [a book, magazine, film, etc.] | When does their new catalogue |
| - | | come up | to be mentioned or talked about in conversation, | + | | come up | to be mentioned or talked about in conversation, |
| - | | cut back | to spend, do or use less of something | If exercise is causing you pain, you should cut back. | | + | | cut back | to spend, do or use less of something | If exercise is causing you pain, you should |
| - | | cut down | to do or use less of something | He eats too much sugar -- he needs to cut down. | | + | | cut down | to do or use less of something | He eats too much sugar -- he needs to <color blue>cut down</ |
| - | | dress up | to wear formal or special clothes for a particular occasion | There’s no need to dress up for the party -- jeans will be fine. | | + | | dress up | to wear formal or special clothes for a particular occasion | There’s no need to <color blue>dress up</ |
| - | | dress up | to wear a special costume for fun | My children dressed up as vampires for Halloween. | | + | | dress up | to wear a special costume for fun | My children |
| - | | drop by/in | to briefly and informally visit someone | My daughter’s dropping by later so I’m making her favourite cake. | | + | | drop by/in | to briefly and informally visit someone | My daughter’s |
| - | | eat out | to eat in a restaurant | I’m too tired to cook; let’s eat out tonight. | | + | | eat out | to eat in a restaurant | I’m too tired to cook; let’s |
| - | | end up | to finally be in a place or situation | We couldn’t get a table anywhere so we ended up ordering a pizza! | | + | | end up | to finally be in a place or situation | We couldn’t get a table anywhere so we <color blue>ended up</ |
| - | | fall off | to become smaller or lower [amount, rate or quality of something] | Sales have been falling off recently. | | + | | fall off | to become smaller or lower [amount, rate or quality of something] | Sales have been <color blue>falling off</ |
| - | | find out | to get information because you want to know more about something | Can you find out when the next train leaves, please? | | + | | find out | to get information because you want to know more about something | Can you <color blue>find out</ |
| - | | find out | to learn a fact for the first time | I just found out that Bill’s leaving the company. | | + | | find out | to learn a fact for the first time | I just <color blue>found out</ |
| - | | get about/ | + | | get about/ |
| - | | get away | to leave or escape from a person or place, sometimes when it is difficult to do this | We walked to the next beach to get away from the crowds. | + | | get away | to leave or escape from a person or place, sometimes when it is difficult to do this | We walked to the next beach to <color blue>get away</ |
| - | | get away | to go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest | I just needed to get away for a few days, so we had a long weekend in Prague. | | + | | get away | to go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest | I just needed to <color blue>get away</ |
| - | | get back | to return | We got back from our holiday late last night. | | + | | get back | to return | We <color blue>got back</ |
| - | | get by | to be able to deal with a situation, but with difficulty because you only just have enough of what you need | We don’t earn much money but we get by; we can’t afford holidays but we always pay our bills! | | + | | get by | to be able to deal with a situation, but with difficulty because you only just have enough of what you need | We don’t earn much money but we <color blue>get by</ |
| - | | get off | to leave a bus, train or plane, etc. | You need to get off at the next stop and change to Line B. | | + | | get off | to leave a bus, train or plane, etc. | You need to <color blue>get off</ |
| - | | get off | to leave a place, usually in order to start a journey | Let’s try to get off by 7.00, the roads will be clearer. | | + | | get off | to leave a place, usually in order to start a journey | Let’s try to <color blue>get off</ |
| - | | get off | to leave work, usually at the end of the day | What time can you get off this afternoon? It would be nice to go for a drink. | | + | | get off | to leave work, usually at the end of the day | What time can you <color blue>get off</ |
| - | | get off | to escape (severe) punishment for something that you have been accused of in court | He was accused of dangerous driving but got off with a £100 fine. | | + | | get off | to escape (severe) punishment for something that you have been accused of in court | He was accused of dangerous driving but <color blue>got off</ |
| - | | get on | to enter a bus, train or plane etc. | They got on the wrong bus and ended up in the town centre! | | + | | get on | to enter a bus, train or plane etc. | They <color blue>got on</ |
| - | | get on | to have a (good) relationship | She doesn’t get on with her sister at all. | | + | | get on | to have a (good) relationship | She doesn’t |
| - | | get on | to manage or deal with a situation, especially successfully | How are you getting on in your new job? | | + | | get on | to manage or deal with a situation, especially successfully | How are you <color blue>getting on</ |
| - | | get on | to give your time to something and make progress with it, perhaps after stopping | I'll leave you to get on then, shall I? // | + | | get on | to give your time to something and make progress with it, perhaps after stopping | I'll leave you to get on then, shall I?\\ We don’t have all day to finish this job, so can we just <color blue>get on</ |
| - | | get up | to leave your bed after sleeping | I always get up later at the weekend. | | + | | get up | to leave your bed after sleeping | I always |
| - | | get through | to succeed in talking to someone on the phone | I tried to call her but couldn' | + | | get through | to succeed in talking to someone on the phone | I tried to call her but couldn' |
| - | | give in | to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time | OK, I give in! I don’t agree with you but I don’t have the energy to argue. | | + | | give in | to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time | OK, I <color blue>give in</ |
| - | | give up | to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult | I tried everything to fix it myself but no luck. So I gave up and called technical support. | | + | | give up | to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult | I tried everything to fix it myself but no luck. So I <color blue>gave up</ |
| - | | go ahead | to start to do something | The management told us we can go ahead with the new system. | | + | | go ahead | to start to do something | The management told us we can <color blue>go ahead</ |
| - | | go on | to continue | Let’s go on to the next item. | | + | | go on | to continue | Let’s |
| - | | go without | to experience a lack or be deprived of something | I’m sorry but we’ve run out of sugar, so you’ll have to go without for now. | | + | | go without | to experience a lack or be deprived of something | I’m sorry but we’ve run out of sugar, so you’ll have to <color blue>go without</ |
| - | | hand over | to give someone else control of or responsibility for something | He decided to hand over to a new director. | | + | | hand over | to give someone else control of or responsibility for something | He decided to <color blue>hand over</ |
| - | | hang on | to wait for a short time | We hung on for a while but Jack didn’t turn up so we started without him. | | + | | hang on | to wait for a short time | We <color blue>hung on</ |
| - | | hang up | to end a phone call | He started shouting so I hung up! | | + | | hang up | to end a phone call | He started shouting so I <color blue>hung up</ |
| - | | hold on | to tell someone to wait for a short time | Hold on, I’ll just find out for you. | | + | | hold on | to tell someone to wait for a short time | <color blue>Hold on</ |
| - | | keep on | to do something repeatedly, or to persist | The phone just keeps on ringing today! If you keep on trying, I’m sure you’ll succeed. | | + | | keep on | to do something repeatedly, or to persist | The phone just <color blue>keeps on</ |
| - | | keep up | to stay level or equal with someone or something | You run too fast -- I can’t keep up! | | + | | keep up | to stay level or equal with someone or something | You run too fast -- I can’t |
| - | | keep up | to understand or deal with something that is happening or changing quickly | I can’t keep up with new technology -- as soon as I learn something new, something else changes. | | + | | keep up | to understand or deal with something that is happening or changing quickly | I can’t |
| - | | kick off | to start [informal] | Our marketing campaign kicked off last week. | | + | | kick off | to start [informal] | Our marketing campaign |
| - | | log in/on | to start using a computer system or program by giving a password | I can’t log on -- I’ve forgotten my password! | | + | | log in/on | to start using a computer system or program by giving a password | I can’t |
| - | | log out/off | to stop a computer being connected to a system or program, usually when you want to stop working | For security purposes, make sure you log off when you’ve finished. | | + | | log out/off | to stop a computer being connected to a system or program, usually when you want to stop working | For security purposes, make sure you <color blue>log off</ |
| - | | look on | to watch something happen but not become involved in it | She looked on in surprise when her shy colleague stood up and spoke at a meeting for the first time. | | + | | look on | to watch something happen but not become involved in it | She <color blue>looked on</ |
| - | | look out | to be careful and take notice | Look out when you go in -- there are some loose cables on the floor. | | + | | look out | to be careful and take notice | <color blue>Look out</ |
| - | | pick up | to increase or improve | Sales aren’t good at the moment, but we expect things to pick up in the summer. | | + | | pick up | to increase or improve | Sales aren’t good at the moment, but we expect things to <color blue>pick up</ |
| - | | pop in | to briefly and informally visit someone | If you have time later, pop in for a coffee. | | + | | pop in | to briefly and informally visit someone | If you have time later, |
| - | | pull out | to stop being involved in an activity | A lack of funding leaves us with no choice but to pull out. | | + | | pull out | to stop being involved in an activity | A lack of funding leaves us with no choice but to <color blue>pull out</ |
| - | | press on | to continue doing something in a determined way | Gerald could tell that the manager didn’t like his suggestions but he pressed on anyway. | | + | | press on | to continue doing something in a determined way | Gerald could tell that the manager didn’t like his suggestions but he <color blue>pressed on</ |
| - | | run out | to finish, use or sell all of something, so that there is none left | I need to get more coffee -- we’ve run out. | | + | | run out | to finish, use or sell all of something, so that there is none left | I need to get more coffee -- we’ve |
| - | | show off | to do something in order to attract attention or admiration, possibly something that others will find annoying | She bought that sports car just to show off. | | + | | show off | to do something in order to attract attention or admiration, possibly something that others will find annoying | She bought that sports car just to <color blue>show off</ |
| - | | show up | to arrive somewhere in order to join a group of people, especially late or unexpectedly | We told everyone it started at 7.00 but most of them didn’t show up until after 9.00. | | + | | show up | to arrive somewhere in order to join a group of people, especially late or unexpectedly | We told everyone it started at 7.00 but most of them didn’t |
| - | | slow down | to reduce speed | You need to slow down as you approach the traffic lights. | | + | | slow down | to reduce speed | You need to <color blue>slow down</ |
| - | | slow down | to be less active and relax more | The doctor told him to slow down or he'd have a heart attack. | | + | | slow down | to be less active and relax more | The doctor told him to <color blue>slow down</ |
| - | | switch off | to stop giving your attention to someone or something | The presentation was so long that eventually I just switched off. A lot of people in stressful jobs find it difficult to switch off when they get home. | | + | | switch off | to stop giving your attention to someone or something | The presentation was so long that eventually I just <color blue>switched off</ |
| - | | take off | to suddenly start to be successful or popular | We were worried at the beginning of the year, but in March, sales really took off. | | + | | take off | to suddenly start to be successful or popular | We were worried at the beginning of the year, but in March, sales really |
| - | | turn out | to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, perhaps an unexpected one | The seminar turned out to be more enjoyable than we expected. | | + | | turn out | to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, perhaps an unexpected one | The seminar |
| - | | turn up | to arrive, either somewhere where people have been invited, or unexpectedly | How many people turned up at the meeting? | + | | turn up | to arrive, either somewhere where people have been invited, or unexpectedly | How many people |
| - | | turn in | to go to bed at the end of the day | I’m really tired; I think I’ll turn in. | | + | | turn in | to go to bed at the end of the day | I’m really tired; I think I’ll |
| - | | wake up | to become awake after sleeping | It’s difficult to wake up on Mondays. | | + | | wake up | to become awake after sleeping | It’s difficult to <color blue>wake up</ |
| - | | wear off | to gradually disappear [a feeling or effect] | The anaesthetic wears off after about an hour. | | + | | wear off | to gradually disappear [a feeling or effect] | The anaesthetic |
| - | | work out | to happen or develop in a particular way | I hope your new job works out well for you. | | + | | work out | to happen or develop in a particular way | I hope your new job <color blue>works out</ |
| - | | work out | to exercise in order to improve the strength or appearance of your body | You look great. Have you been working out? | | + | | work out | to exercise in order to improve the strength or appearance of your body | You look great. |
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| - | * I picked __my friend__ up from the station. | + | * I <color blue>picked</ |
| - | * I picked up __my friend__ from the station. | + | * I <color blue>picked up</ |
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| - | * I picked __him__ up. | + | * I <color blue>picked</ |
| - | * I picked up __him__. | + | * I picked up __him__.{{: |
| | Verb | Meaning | Examples | | | Verb | Meaning | Examples | | ||
| - | | block something out | to arrange to have time for something by planning in advance | She blocked out an hour every day in her diary to talk to her team. | | + | | block something out | to arrange to have time for something by planning in advance | She <color blue>blocked out</ |
| - | | block something out | to prevent the ability to receive or remember something | Some people are able to block out every sound and distraction when they’re working. | | + | | block something out | to prevent the ability to receive or remember something | Some people are able to <color blue>block out</ |
| - | | break something down | to separate something into several parts | To make it easier to understand the statistics, I’m going to break them down into clear and specific units. | | + | | break something down | to separate something into several parts | To make it easier to understand the statistics, I’m going to <color blue>break</ |
| - | | bring something about | to cause something to happen | We’re working hard to bring about some changes in the company. | | + | | bring something about | to cause something to happen | We’re working hard to <color blue>bring about</ |
| - | | bring something or someone in | to attract someone or something to a place or business | We're hoping that the price reductions will bring more customers in. The new sales team has brought in a lot of new business. | | + | | bring something or someone in | to attract someone or something to a place or business | We're hoping that the price reductions |
| - | | bring something or someone in | to introduce something or someone new, often a law or a product | The government has brought in new tax rules. | + | | bring something or someone in | to introduce something or someone new, often a law or a product | The government |
| - | | bring something off | to succeed in doing something difficult | Terry was nervous about giving the presentation but he brought it off without any problems. | | + | | bring something off | to succeed in doing something difficult | Terry was nervous about giving the presentation but he <color blue>brought</ |
| - | | bring something up | to introduce a topic in order to discuss it | We need some better equipment -- let’s bring that up at the next meeting. | | + | | bring something up | to introduce a topic in order to discuss it | We need some better equipment -- let’s |
| - | | buy someone or something out | to buy a part of a company or building from someone else so that you own all of it | The bank announced that it wanted to buy out the publicly owned shares of its stock. The group owns most of the five-storey building, and now they want to buy out the owner of the second floor. | | + | | buy someone or something out | to buy a part of a company or building from someone else so that you own all of it | The bank announced that it wanted to <color blue>buy out</ |
| - | | call something off | to cancel an event or activity | They decided to call off the match because of the weather. | | + | | call something off | to cancel an event or activity | They decided to <color blue>call off</ |
| - | | carry something out | to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do | We’re carrying out tests to find out what's causing the problem. | + | | carry something out | to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do | We’<color blue>re carrying out</ |
| - | | chase someone up | to ask someone to do something that they promised to do but that have not yet done | If you don't hear from the builders this week, make sure you chase them up. | | + | | chase someone up | to ask someone to do something that they promised to do but that have not yet done | If you don't hear from the builders this week, make sure you <color blue>chase</ |
| - | | cross something off | to remove something from a list by drawing a line through it | Wendy can’t go to the seminar after all so you can cross her name off. | | + | | cross something off | to remove something from a list by drawing a line through it | Wendy can’t go to the seminar after all so you can <color blue>cross</ |
| - | | cross something out | to draw a line through something you have written, usually because it is wrong | If you make a mistake on the form, just cross it out and write it again. | | + | | cross something out | to draw a line through something you have written, usually because it is wrong | If you make a mistake on the form, just <color blue>cross</ |
| - | | cut something out | to stop eating, drinking or doing something, usually to improve your health | Her doctor advised her to cut out caffeine. | | + | | cut something out | to stop eating, drinking or doing something, usually to improve your health | Her doctor advised her to <color blue>cut out</ |
| - | | draw something up | to prepare something, usually official, in writing | I've drawn up a list of candidates that I'd like to interview. | | + | | draw something up | to prepare something, usually official, in writing | I'<color blue>ve drawn up</ |
| - | | drop someone or something off | to take someone or something to a particular place, usually by car, as you travel to a different place | I’ll drop you off at the station on my way to work. | | + | | drop someone or something off | to take someone or something to a particular place, usually by car, as you travel to a different place | I’ll |
| - | | even something out | to become equal, or to make something equal | It's not fair that Carl has more clients than you, so let's give you two more and even things out a bit. | | + | | even something out | to become equal, or to make something equal | It's not fair that Carl has more clients than you, so let's give you two more and <color blue>even</ |
| - | | fill something in/out | to write the necessary information on an official document | We asked our customers to fill in a questionnaire so we could get some feedback. | | + | | fill something in/out | to write the necessary information on an official document | We asked our customers to <color blue>fill in</ |
| - | | follow something up | to find out more about something, or take more action connected with it | The idea sounded interesting so I decided to follow it up. | | + | | follow something up | to find out more about something, or take more action connected with it | The idea sounded interesting so I decided to <color blue>follow</ |
| - | | give something away | to tell people something secret, often without intending to | His retirement party was supposed to be a surprise, but Simon gave it away. | | + | | give something away | to tell people something secret, often without intending to | His retirement party was supposed to be a surprise, but Simon <color blue>gave</ |
| - | | give something up | to stop doing or using something, often a habit | He gave up smoking on his doctor’s advice. | | + | | give something up | to stop doing or using something, often a habit | He <color blue>gave up</ |
| - | | hand something in/out | to give something to someone in a position of authority for their attention | We handed in the report before the deadline. | | + | | hand something in/out | to give something to someone in a position of authority for their attention | We <color blue>handed in</ |
| - | | hand something over | **to pass** responsibility for something to someone | The founder handed the company over to his sons. | | + | | hand something over | to pass responsibility for something to someone | The founder |
| - | | keep something down | to control the amount or number of something and prevent it from increasing | We need to work hard to keep our prices down. I'm going to make a call, so can you keep the noise down, please? | | + | | keep something down | to control the amount or number of something and prevent it from increasing | We need to work hard to <color blue>keep</ |
| - | | keep something up | to make something continue at its present level and not allow it to fall | You’re all doing a great job -- keep it up! | | + | | keep something up | to make something continue at its present level and not allow it to fall | You’re all doing a great job -- <color blue>keep</ |
| - | | kick something off | to start something | Let’s kick the meeting off earlier today. | | + | | kick something off | to start something | Let’s |
| - | | lay someone off | to stop employing someone, especially for reasons not connected to the worker’s performance | The company reluctantly laid off 100 people when they had to move to smaller premises. | | + | | lay someone off | to stop employing someone, especially for reasons not connected to the worker’s performance | The company reluctantly |
| - | | leave someone or something out | to not include something or someone; to omit | Leila feels that she’s left out of all the major decision making. | + | | leave someone or something out | to not include something or someone; to omit | Leila feels that she’<color blue>s left out</ |
| - | | let someone down | to disappoint someone, often because you have failed to do what you promised | He said he’d come with me, but he let me down at the last minute! | | + | | let someone down | to disappoint someone, often because you have failed to do what you promised | He said he’d come with me, but he <color blue>let</ |
| - | | look over something | to quickly examine something | I asked Marie to look over these figures for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes. | | + | | look over something | to quickly examine something | I asked Marie to <color blue>look over</ |
| - | | look something up | to check a fact or get information about something from the appropriate place -- a book or database etc. | If you're not sure what a word means, look it up in a [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/ | + | | look something up | to check a fact or get information about something from the appropriate place -- a book or database etc. | If you're not sure what a word means, |
| - | | make something out | Manage with some difficulty to see or hear something clearly | My doctor’s handwriting is terrible; I can’t make out what he’s written. | + | | make something out | Manage with some difficulty to see or hear something clearly | My doctor’s handwriting is terrible; I can’t |
| - | | make something up | to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, sometimes in order to deceive | You don’t have to tell the truth in a speaking exam -- you can just make something up. | | + | | make something up | to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, sometimes in order to deceive | You don’t have to tell the truth in a speaking exam -- you can just <color blue>make</ |
| - | | pass something on | to give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you, or tell someone something you have heard | Can you pass this report on to Amanda when you’ve read it, please? The senior managers told the team leaders but they didn’t pass the news on to the workers. | | + | | pass something on | to give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you, or tell someone something you have heard | Can you <color blue>pass</ |
| - | | pick someone or something up | to lift someone or something using your hands | I found a €20 note in the street and picked it up. | | + | | pick someone or something up | to lift someone or something using your hands | I found a €20 note in the street and <color blue>picked</ |
| - | | pick someone or something up | to collect, or to go and get, someone or something | I always pick the children up from school. I need to pick up a parcel from the post office. | | + | | pick someone or something up | to collect, or to go and get, someone or something | I always |
| - | | point something out | to give someone information, | + | | point something out | to give someone information, |
| - | | put something back | to change the time or date of an event so that it happens later than originally planned | We’ve put the trip back until June now because two people will be on holiday in May. | | + | | put something back | to change the time or date of an event so that it happens later than originally planned | We’ve |
| - | | put something back | to make something happen later than it should happen | The fire put back the opening of the factory by several months. | | + | | put something back | to make something happen later than it should happen | The fire <color blue>put back</ |
| - | | put someone down | to make someone feel silly or not important by criticising them | I know that Terry made a mistake, but his boss shouldn’t have put him down in front of his colleagues. | | + | | put someone down | to make someone feel silly or not important by criticising them | I know that Terry made a mistake, but his boss shouldn’t have <color blue>put</ |
| - | | put something off | to delay an event or activity until a later time or date | Can we put our meeting off until next week? I’m really busy at the moment. | | + | | put something off | to delay an event or activity until a later time or date | Can we <color blue>put</ |
| - | | put something in | to submit something, to offer it for consideration, | + | | put something in | to submit something, to offer it for consideration, |
| - | | put something down | to record something in writing | Can you all put down your ideas and let me have a list for the next meeting? | | + | | put something down | to record something in writing | Can you all <color blue>put down</ |
| - | | put something on | to place an item of clothing, jewellery etc. on your body | She put on a scarf before she left because it was colder. | | + | | put something on | to place an item of clothing, jewellery etc. on your body | She <color blue>put on</ |
| - | | put something together | to prepare a piece of work by collecting ideas and suggestions and organising them | The management are putting together a plan to rescue the company. | | + | | put something together | to prepare a piece of work by collecting ideas and suggestions and organising them | The management |
| - | | see someone off | Go to their point of departure with someone who is leaving | I saw off our visitors at the station. | | + | | see someone off | Go to their point of departure with someone who is leaving | I <color blue>saw off</ |
| - | | see someone out | to go with someone to the door when they’re leaving | I’ll see you out -- it’s not easy to find your way back to reception from here. | | + | | see someone out | to go with someone to the door when they’re leaving | I’ll |
| - | | set something aside | to save something for a particular purpose | He sets aside some time every day to talk to the new recruits. | | + | | set something aside | to save something for a particular purpose | He <color blue>sets aside</ |
| - | | set something up | to establish a new company, organisation, | + | | set something up | to establish a new company, organisation, |
| - | | set something up | to arrange for an event or activity to happen | We need to set up a meeting to discuss the changes. | | + | | set something up | to arrange for an event or activity to happen | We need to <color blue>set up</ |
| - | | show someone or something off | to show something or someone you are proud of to other people, so that they will admire it or them | He invited us to dinner because he wanted to show off his new car! | | + | | show someone or something off | to show something or someone you are proud of to other people, so that they will admire it or them | He invited us to dinner because he wanted to <color blue>show off</ |
| - | | sort something out | to successfully deal with a problem or situation | There was a mix-up with the guest list but Molly sorted it out. | | + | | sort something out | to successfully deal with a problem or situation | There was a mix-up with the guest list but Molly <color blue>sorted</ |
| - | | take someone on | to recruit someone | We’ve got too much work at the moment so we’re taking on another assistant. | | + | | take someone on | to recruit someone | We’ve got too much work at the moment so we’<color blue>re taking on</ |
| - | | take something off | to remove an item of clothing or jewellery, etc. from your body | I took my coat off because it was really warm. | | + | | take something off | to remove an item of clothing or jewellery, etc. from your body | I <color blue>took</ |
| - | | take something off | to remove something from something | I’m buying this as a gift so could you take off the price tag, please? | | + | | take something off | to remove something from something | I’m buying this as a gift so could you <color blue>take off</ |
| - | | take something up | to take an interest in and start to do something [a sport or leisure activity] | I’m not very good at golf -- I only took it up recently. | | + | | take something up | to take an interest in and start to do something [a sport or leisure activity] | I’m not very good at golf -- I only <color blue>took</ |
| - | | think something over | to consider an idea or plan carefully before making a decision | They offered him a job but he’s going to think it over before accepting. | | + | | think something over | to consider an idea or plan carefully before making a decision | They offered him a job but he’<color blue>s going to think>/ |
| - | | throw something away | to get rid of something you don’t want any more | We threw away the old chairs and bought new ones. | | + | | throw something away | to get rid of something you don’t want any more | We <color blue>threw away</ |
| - | | turn something down | to refuse an offer | He decided to turn the job down because there was too much travelling. | | + | | turn something down | to refuse an offer | He decided to <color blue>turn</ |
| - | | switch/turn something off | to stop something working by using by a tap, switch or button etc. | Don’t forget to turn off the lights before you go. | | + | | switch/turn something off | to stop something working by using by a tap, switch or button etc. | Don’t forget to <color blue>turn off</ |
| - | | switch/turn something on | to cause something to start working by using by a tap, switch or button etc. | Can you turn the radio on? I want to listen to the news. | | + | | switch/turn something on | to cause something to start working by using by a tap, switch or button etc. | Can you <color blue>turn</ |
| - | | try something out | to use something to discover if it works or if you like it | Don't forget to try out the audio-visual equipment before the presentation. | | + | | try something out | to use something to discover if it works or if you like it | Don't forget to <color blue>try out</ |
| - | | try something on | to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you or if you like it | I loved the dress when I saw it but I tried it on and it wasn’t the right colour for me. | | + | | try something on | to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you or if you like it | I loved the dress when I saw it but I <color blue>tried</ |
| - | | use something up | to finish a supply of something | I can’t take any more days off -- I’ve used up all my holiday for this year. | | + | | use something up | to finish a supply of something | I can’t take any more days off -- I’<color blue>ve used up</ |
| - | | wake someone up | cause someone to become awake after sleeping | It’s difficult to wake my son up for school on Mondays. | | + | | wake someone up | cause someone to become awake after sleeping | It’s difficult to <color blue>wake</ |
| - | | wrap something up | to complete or conclude something such as a discussion [informal] | It’s getting late so let’s wrap it up now and make a decision. | | + | | wrap something up | to complete or conclude something such as a discussion [informal] | It’s getting late so let’s |
| - | + | | write something up | to record something completely on paper or on a computer, often using notes that you have made | I have to <color blue> | |
| + | | write something out | to write something on paper with all the necessary details | Can you <color blue> | ||
| + | | write something down | to record information on paper | If I don't <color blue> | ||
| + | | write something off | to accept that a dept will not be paie or that money has been lost | Last year the blank <color blue> | ||
| + | | write something into something | to add a particular detail or rule to a document | An agreement to produce five novels a year was <color blue> | ||
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| - | * I backed my boss up because I think he’s right. | + | * I <color blue>backed</ |
| - | * I backed up my boss because I think he’s right. | + | * I backed up my boss because I think he’s right.{{: |
| Both nouns and pronouns can be used. | Both nouns and pronouns can be used. | ||
| - | * I backed __my boss__ up. | + | * I <color blue>backed</ |
| - | * I backed __her__ up. | + | * I <color blue>backed</ |
| | Verb | Meaning | Examples | | | Verb | Meaning | Examples | | ||
| - | | back someone up | to support or help someone | I know you’re nervous about telling the boss so I’ll come with you and back you up. | | + | | back someone up | to support or help someone | I know you’re nervous about telling the boss so I’ll come with you and <color blue>back</ |
| - | | back someone up | to say that someone is telling the truth | I know you don’t believe me, but ask Claire -- she’ll back me up on this. | | + | | back someone up | to say that someone is telling the truth | I know you don’t believe me, but ask Claire -- she’ll |
| - | | count someone in | to include someone in an activity or arrangement | If you’re going out to lunch today, count me in. | | + | | count someone in | to include someone in an activity or arrangement | If you’re going out to lunch today, |
| - | | draw someone into something / in | to make someone become involved in a conversation or situation, perhaps difficult or unpleasant [often passive] | They tried to draw me into their argument, but I refused. | + | | draw someone into something / in | to make someone become involved in a conversation or situation, perhaps difficult or unpleasant [often passive] | They tried to <color blue>draw</ |
| - | | get something across | to manage to make someone understand or believe something | It’s important that we get this message across to all the staff. | | + | | get something across | to manage to make someone understand or believe something | It’s important that we <color blue>get</ |
| - | | show someone round/ | + | | show someone round/ |
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| - | * I can count on __Lucy__ to deal with the problem. | + | * I can <color blue>count on</ |
| - | * I can count Lucy on to deal with the problem. | + | * I can count Lucy on to deal with the problem.{{: |
| Both nouns and pronouns can be used. | Both nouns and pronouns can be used. | ||
| - | * I can count on __Lucy__. | + | * I can <color blue>count on</ |
| - | * I can count on __her__. | + | * I can <color blue>count on</ |
| | Verb | Meaning | Examples | | | Verb | Meaning | Examples | | ||
| - | | break into something | to begin being successful in a particular type of work, activity or area | We’re hoping to break into the Asian market next year. After a successful career as an actor, he broke into politics and became an MP. | | + | | belong to someone or something | to be the property of someone or something | This pen <color blue> |
| - | | come across something or someone | to find something or someone by chance | I was looking for my glasses when I came across some old photos. | | + | | belong to something | to be a member of something | Tony <color blue> |
| - | | come to something | to be a particular total when numbers or amounts are added together: | Altogether, the accommodation and food came to £600. When we added up the number of guests, it came to over 200. | | + | | break into something | to begin being successful in a particular type of work, activity or area | We’re hoping to <color blue>break into</ |
| - | | count on someone | to be confident that you can depend on someone | I can always count on my team mates in an emergency | | + | | come across something or someone | to find something or someone by chance | I was looking for my glasses when I <color blue>came across</ |
| - | | deal with something | to take action in order to achieve something or to solve a problem | General enquiries are dealt with by our head office. | | + | | come to something | to be a particular total when numbers or amounts are added together: | Altogether, the accommodation and food came to £600.\\ When we added up the number of guests, it <color blue>came to</ |
| - | | deal with someone or something | to do business with a person or company | I prefer to deal with the same salesperson each time. | | + | | count on someone | to be confident that you can depend on someone | I can always |
| - | | gain on someone or something | to get nearer to someone or something that is ahead in a pursuit or competitive situation | Our competitors are still selling more than us, but this month’s figures show that we’re starting to gain on them. | | + | | deal with something | to take action in order to achieve something or to solve a problem | General enquiries |
| - | | get at something | to suggest or express something in a way that is not direct or clear | You mean I shouldn’t come tonight -- is that what you’re getting at? | | + | | deal with someone or something | to do business with a person or company | I prefer to <color blue>deal with</ |
| - | | get onto someone | to contact someone in order to ask them for help or to do something for you | Can you get onto the supplier? The delivery is two days late. | | + | | gain on someone or something | to get nearer to someone or something that is ahead in a pursuit or competitive situation | Our competitors are still selling more than us, but this month’s figures show that we’re starting to <color blue>gain on</ |
| - | | get onto something | to start talking about a subject | Let’s get onto the next item on our agenda. How did we get onto cheese?! | | + | | get at something | to suggest or express something in a way that is not direct or clear | You mean I shouldn’t come tonight -- is that what you’<color blue>re getting at</ |
| - | | get over something | to recover from an unusual or upsetting experience, or an illness | It took her a long time to get over the flu. | | + | | get onto someone | to contact someone in order to ask them for help or to do something for you | Can you <color blue>get onto</ |
| - | | get through something | to use (all of a supply) of something | We're getting through a lot of coffee at the moment because we’re working longer hours. | | + | | get onto something | to start talking about a subject | Let’s |
| - | | go after something | to try to get something | Are you planning to go after Paul's job when he leaves? | | + | | get over something | to recover from an unusual or upsetting experience, or an illness | It took her a long time to <color blue>get over</ |
| - | | go over something | to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way | I went over my report to check for spelling mistakes before I handed it in. | | + | | get through something | to use (all of a supply) of something | We' |
| - | | hang on something | to listen very carefully to someone’s speech | She hung on every word of the presentation. | | + | | go after something | to try to get something | Are you planning to <color blue>go after</ |
| - | | hang onto something | to keep something, often when you have to make an effort to do this | The President tried, but failed, to hang onto his reputation after the scandal. | | + | | go over something | to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way | I <color blue>went over</ |
| - | | look after someone or something | to take care of someone or something | We looked after their cat when they were on holiday. | | + | | hang on something | to listen very carefully to someone’s speech | She <color blue>hung on</ |
| - | | look after something | to be in charge of something | John’s going to look after the accounts while I’m away. | | + | | hang onto something | to keep something, often when you have to make an effort to do this | The President tried, but failed, to <color blue>hang onto</ |
| - | | look for someone/ | + | | look after someone or something | to take care of someone or something | We <color blue>looked after</ |
| - | | look into something | to investigate, | + | | look after something | to be in charge of something | John’s going to <color blue>look after</ |
| - | | look on/upon someone or something | to consider or think of someone or something in a certain way | Let’s look on it as a challenge, rather than a problem! | | + | | look for someone/ |
| - | | look through something | to read something quickly, not every word, especially to find information you need | I looked through these files but I couldn’t find the figures for January. | | + | | look into something | to investigate, |
| - | | pop into somewhere | to visit there briefly, usually for a purpose | Can you pop into the post office on your way home and get some stamps? | | + | | look on/upon someone or something | to consider or think of someone or something in a certain way | Let’s |
| - | | rely on someone or something | to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed | The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort. | + | | look through something | to read something quickly, not every word, especially to find information you need | I <color blue>looked through</ |
| - | | rely on someone or something | to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way | I can always rely on Jamie to cover for me when I’m on holiday -- I never come back to any problems. | + | | pop into somewhere | to visit there briefly, usually for a purpose | Can you <color blue>pop into</ |
| - | | run into someone | to meet someone you know]] when you are not expecting to | I ran into an old school friend the other day. | | + | | rely on someone or something | to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed | The success of this project |
| - | | see to something | to do something that has to be done | The printer’s not working; Jeremy’s going to see to it later. | | + | | rely on someone or something | to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way | I can always |
| - | | stand by someone | to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in a time of difficulty | We all stood by our team leader when he had family problems and had to take some time off. | | + | | run into someone | to meet someone you know]] when you are not expecting to | I <color blue>ran into</ |
| - | | stand by something | to show that you still believe or support something | We stand by our view that rates may need to rise to 5% next year. The Government failed to stand by its election promises. | | + | | see to something | to do something that has to be done | The printer’s not working; Jeremy’s going to <color blue>see to</ |
| - | | stand for something | to represent something | FYI stands for ‘for your information’. | | + | | stand by someone | to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in a time of difficulty | We all <color blue>stood by</ |
| - | | stand for something | to support or represent certain principles or values | This presidential candidate stands for diversity and opportunities for everyone. | + | | stand by something | to show that you still believe or support something | We stand by our view that rates may need to rise to 5% next year. The Government failed to <color blue>stand by</ |
| - | | stick to something | to continue with a subject, activity, or plan without changing | He never sticks to the agenda at meetings -- he always brings up new topics. | | + | | stand for something | to represent something | FYI <color blue>stands for</ |
| - | | take after someone | to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character | He takes after his mum -- they’re both tall with brown hair. | | + | | stand for something | to support or represent certain principles or values | This presidential candidate |
| - | | turn over something | to make a certain amount of money during a stated period [a business] | We turned over £2m in our first year but there was very little profit because of the expenses. | | + | | stick to something | to continue with a subject, activity, or plan without changing | He never <color blue>sticks to</ |
| + | | take after someone | to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character | He <color blue>takes after</ | ||
| + | | turn over something | to make a certain amount of money during a stated period [a business] | We <color blue>turned over</ | ||
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| - | | check up on someone | to make sure that someone is doing what they should be doing, or that everything is alright with them | I haven’t heard from my son for a few weeks -- I’m going to check up on him. | | + | | check up on someone | to make sure that someone is doing what they should be doing, or that everything is alright with them | I haven’t heard from my son for a few weeks -- I’m going to <color blue>check up on</ |
| - | | come down with something | to begin to suffer from an illness | I think I’m coming down with a cold. | | + | | come down with something | to begin to suffer from an illness | I think I’m <color blue>coming down with</ |
| - | | come up with something | to suggest or think of an idea or plan | He came up with a great idea for a new marketing campaign. | | + | | come up with something | to suggest or think of an idea or plan | He <color blue>came up with</ |
| - | | get away with something | to escape blame or punishment when you do something wrong, or to avoid harm or criticism for something you did | She thought she could get away with cheating on her taxes | | + | | get away with something | to escape blame or punishment when you do something wrong, or to avoid harm or criticism for something you did | She thought she could <color blue>get away with</ |
| - | | get back at someone | to punish someone because that person has done something wrong to you | I think he’s trying to get back at her for what she said in the meeting. | | + | | get back at someone | to punish someone because that person has done something wrong to you | I think he’s trying to <color blue>get back at</ |
| - | | get back to someone | to communicate with someone again in order to give information, | + | | get back to someone | to communicate with someone again in order to give information, |
| - | | get down to something | to start to direct your efforts and attention towards something | I've got a lot of work to do, but I can't seem to get down to it. | | + | | get down to something | to start to direct your efforts and attention towards something | I've got a lot of work to do, but I can't seem to <color blue>get down to</ |
| - | | get out of something | to avoid doing something that you do not want to do, or to escape responsibility for something | If I can get out of going to the meeting tonight, I will. | | + | | get out of something | to avoid doing something that you do not want to do, or to escape responsibility for something | If I can <color blue>get out of</ |
| - | | get up to something | to do something, often something that other people would disapprove of [informal] · | What did you get up to at the weekend? | + | | get up to something | to do something, often something that other people would disapprove of [informal] · | What did you get up to at the weekend?\\ I wonder what the children are <color blue>getting up to</ |
| - | | get round/ | + | | get round/ |
| - | | go along with something or someone | to support an idea, or to agree with someone' | + | | go along with something or someone | to support an idea, or to agree with someone' |
| - | | grow out of something | to stop having an interest in something or stop doing it as you become older | My son said he wants to be an astronaut but I expect he’ll grow out of it. | | + | | grow out of something | to stop having an interest in something or stop doing it as you become older | My son said he wants to be an astronaut but I expect he’ll |
| - | | grow out of something | to become too tall or too big to wear or use something | I give my children’s clothes to their younger cousins when they grow out of them. | | + | | grow out of something | to become too tall or too big to wear or use something | I give my children’s clothes to their younger cousins when they <color blue>grow out of</ |
| - | | look back on something | to think about past events | We can look back on our past mistakes and learn something from them. | | + | | look back on something | to think about past events | We can <color blue>look back on</ |
| - | | look down on someone | to think that you are better than someone | His colleagues look down on him because he didn’t go to one of the top schools. | | + | | look down on someone | to think that you are better than someone | His colleagues |
| - | | look out for someone or something | to look carefully around you in order to try to find a specific person or thing | Take the second turning on the left and look out for a big red building on the right; my office is opposite that. | | + | | look out for someone or something | to look carefully around you in order to try to find a specific person or thing | Take the second turning on the left and <color blue>look out for</ |
| - | | look out for someone | to take care of someone and make sure that they are treated well | My friend’s son is starting at my company next week. It’s his first job and she's asked me to look out for him. | | + | | look out for someone | to take care of someone and make sure that they are treated well | My friend’s son is starting at my company next week. It’s his first job and she's asked me to <color blue>look out</ |
| - | | look up to someone | to admire and respect someone, usually someone older | My children look up to their grandfather because he’s had such an interesting and productive life. | | + | | look up to someone | to admire and respect someone, usually someone older | My children |
| - | | look forward to something | to feel pleasure because an event or activity is going to happen | We’re all looking forward to our holiday. | | + | | look forward to something | to feel pleasure because an event or activity is going to happen | We’re all <color blue>looking forward to</ |
| - | | make up for something | to compensate for something missing, lost, or lacking | I’ve been working late most evenings but I’m taking two days off next week to make up for it. | | + | | make up for something | to compensate for something missing, lost, or lacking | I’ve been working late most evenings but I’m taking two days off next week to <color blue>make up for</ |
| - | | put something down to something | to think that a problem or situation is caused by a particular thing | I put the failure of the project down to bad management. | | + | | put something down to something | to think that a problem or situation is caused by a particular thing | I <color blue>put</ |
| - | | put in for something | to make an official request to have or do something | I'm putting in for a job at the hospital. Richard' | + | | put in for something | to make an official request to have or do something | I'm putting in for a job at the hospital. Richard' |
| - | | put up with someone or something | to accept or tolerate an unpleasant situation or person · | I don’t know how you put up with your boss -- he’s so rude! | | + | | put up with someone or something | to accept or tolerate an unpleasant situation or person · | I don’t know how you <color blue>put up with</ |
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