Phrasal verbs Part 2English words

by RayamersonRibeiroMota
stress (someone) out
The upcoming exam is really stressing me out. Don't stress her out with too many questions at once. His constant late arrivals stress everyone out.
go along with
I decided to go along with her plan for the party. He usually goes along with whatever his friends want to do.
rope (someone) into
She roped her friend into helping her with the school project. He was roped into going to the party even though he wanted to stay home.
side with (someone)
During the argument, I decided to side with my friend because I believed he was right. It's important to side with your teammates during a game to show unity.
pick (something) out
I need to pick out a dress for the party. Can you help me pick out a book to read? She picked out the best apples from the basket.
press for (something)
They are pressing for better working conditions at their job.
settle for (something)
She wanted a new bike, but she settled for a used one instead. He didn't get the job he wanted, but he settled for a position in a different department.
Settle on
After much discussion, we finally settled on a restaurant for dinner.
talk (someone) into
I talked my friend into going to the party. She talked him into trying the new restaurant. They talked their parents into letting them stay out late.
Talk (someone) out of
She tried to talk him out of quitting his job. They talked her out of going on the dangerous hike. He was going to buy a new car, but his friend talked him out of it.
come around
After a long discussion, she finally came around to my way of thinking. He was against the idea at first, but he came around after hearing more about it. It took some time, but I think he will come around and support the project.
think (something) over
I need to think this job offer over before I accept it. She decided to think over the proposal before giving her answer. It's a big decision, so take your time to think it over.
think (something) through
It's important to think this project through to avoid any mistakes later. Before you decide to move to a new city, you should think it through.
see (a project) through
Even though the project was tough, we decided to see it through to the end.
shoot for (something)
I'm going to shoot for a high score on my test. She decided to shoot for a scholarship to her dream school.
Hold off (until...)
We should hold off on starting the game until everyone arrives. Let's hold off on making a decision until we have all the information.
ask around
I need to find a good restaurant, so I will ask around for recommendations. If you want to know about the best schools, you should ask around in the neighborhood.
Rule (someone or something) out
We can’t rule out the chance of rain tomorrow. The teacher ruled out the idea of having a field trip this month. After discussing the options, they ruled him out as a candidate for the job.
call someone out
During the meeting, she decided to call him out for not completing his part of the project. He called her out on her excuses for being late.
catch on (Understand, Comprehend)
After a few explanations, she finally caught on to the math problem. It took him a while, but he caught on to the rules of the game.
Back out
She decided to back out of the competition at the last minute. He promised to help, but then he backed out.
bounce back
Even after the tough times, he was able to bounce back and start a new project. After losing the game, the team managed to bounce back and win the next match.
Point out
Can you point out the main idea in this story? She pointed out the mistakes in my homework. During the meeting, he pointed out the benefits of the new plan.
Switch back
After trying the new route, we decided to switch back to the old one. She switched back to her original plan after realizing it was better.
pull (something) off
She managed to pull off a surprise party for her friend. Despite the rain, they pulled off a fantastic outdoor concert. He pulled off the difficult math problem with ease.
(Things are) looking up
After a tough week, I finally got a job offer, and now things are looking up! Her grades were low at the beginning of the year, but now they are looking up.
come up with a proposal
He came up with a proposal to improve employee satisfaction.
Pick up (increase)
The sales started to pick up after the holiday season. We need to pick up the pace if we want to finish on time.
hold back (not use your effort or ability)
He was so talented, but he always held back in competitions. He held back his opinions to avoid conflict. I had to hold back my tears during the movie.
go over.
Once the budget goes over, we can begin the new hiring process. Her ideas for the event went over well with the committee.
phase out
The school will phase out the use of paper textbooks in favor of digital resources. The company decided to phase out the old software over the next year.
Take over
The new manager will take over the project next week.
turn around.
When you reach the end of the street, you need to turn around and go back. The team was losing, but they managed to turn around the game and win.
Plow through
I had a lot of homework, but I managed to plow through it all in one night.
look forward to
I look forward to seeing you next week. She looks forward to her birthday every year. We look forward to traveling together this summer.
stick around
Why don't you stick around for the party? If you stick around, I can show you my new game. I'll stick around until you finish your homework.
Put off
I decided to put off the meeting until next week. She always puts off doing her homework until the last minute. We can't put off this decision any longer.
Think back on
I often think back on my childhood and the fun times I had with my friends.
Hurry up
Come on, hurry up! The movie is about to start! We need to hurry up if we want to catch the bus!
(something) came up
Something important came up during the meeting. We were talking about our vacation plans, and then a new idea came up. When I was cleaning, an old photo came up that made me smile.
look back on
I often look back on my childhood with fond memories. When I look back on my school days, I realize how much I learned.
get around to
I need to get around to cleaning my room this weekend. She finally got around to reading that book she bought last year.
Drag on
His explanation dragged on, making it hard for anyone to stay interested. The meeting seemed to drag on forever, and I couldn't focus.
Passed away (died)
He was very sad when his pet passed away after many years together. The community came together to remember those who have passed away.
Bring up
They worked hard to bring up their children with good values. During the meeting, I decided to bring up the new project ideas.
take after
I take after my mother in terms of my smile. He really takes after his father; they have the same eyes. She takes after her grandmother, especially in her artistic talent.
phase in
The school will phase in the new curriculum over the next two years.
Wear off
The excitement of the party began to wear off after a few hours. After taking the medicine, the pain will wear off in about an hour.
Grow up
It's time for you to grow up and take responsibility for your actions. When you grow up, I'll give you a car as gift.
move (an event) up
Can we move the party up to Saturday instead of Sunday? The concert was moved up a week due to scheduling conflicts.
Call off
The game was called off because of heavy rain. She had to call off her trip because of a family emergency.
Squeeze in
Can you squeeze in a meeting with the new client this week? We need to squeeze in some time to discuss the project.
Hold on
Hold on a second, I need to grab my jacket. Hold on, we will get through this together. Can you hold on to this bag while I open the door?
Bring up (a topic)
During the meeting, I decided to bring up the issue of budget cuts. She always knows how to bring up interesting topics during dinner. Can you bring up the new project ideas in our next discussion?
move (an event) back
We need to move the meeting back to next week. The concert was moved back due to bad weather.
hang on
Hang on a second, I’ll be right back. Can you hang on while I find my keys? Hang on tight during the ride!
Back (someone) up
My friends always back me up when I need help with my homework. The manager backed up her team during the meeting.
stick up for
She always sticks up for her friends when they are being bullied. It's important to stick up for what you believe in.
stand up for
It's important to stand up for what you believe in, even if it's difficult.
Not let on
They were planning a trip, but they didn't let on to their friends. She knew about the surprise party but didn't let on to him.
Open up to someone
After a long day, I decided to open up to my best friend about my worries. It can be hard to open up to someone, but it often helps to talk about your feelings. She finally opened up to her parents about the challenges she was facing at school.
rant about
He always rants about the problems in the education system. My friend ranted about the latest movie she didn't like.
keep on
Keep on studying, and you'll pass the exam. We should keep on working hard to achieve our goals.
tune someone out
During the lecture, many students tuned the teacher out because they were busy on their phones. When my brother starts talking about his video games, I often tune him out.
Rattle off (information)
During the quiz, he rattled off the answers without hesitation. I don't like the new teacher because he always rattles off too much information without a break.
Spell (information) out
Can you spell out the instructions for the project? The teacher had to spell out the rules for the game. During the meeting, she spelled out the company's goals for the next year.
Cut someone off
During the meeting, she cut him off before he could finish his idea.
tune out distractions
When I study, I try to tune out all distractions around me.
Butt in
She always butts in when I'm trying to explain my ideas. It's rude to butt in during someone else's presentation. He butted in with his opinion, even though no one asked him.
Harp on (a topic)
She always harps on the importance of studying for exams. She keeps harping on the same topic every time we meet.
speak out against injustice
Many activists have spoken out against injustice for decades It is important to speak out against injustice whenever we see it happening.
fess up
If you don’t fess up now, it will only get worse later.
Speak out
She decided to speak out about her experiences to help others. During the meeting, he spoke out about the need for change.
talk down to (someone)
It's not nice to talk down to people; everyone deserves respect. She always talks down to her younger brother, making him feel small.
Speak up
During the meeting, I couldn't hear you. Please speak up. If you have an idea, don't be shy! Speak up and share it with us.
be coming down (raining)
It is really coming down outside; I forgot my umbrella! When we were hiking, it started coming down, and we got soaked.
let up
The rain finally let up, and we could go outside to play. After hours of studying, I hope the teacher will let up on the homework.
(be) rained out
The concert was rained out, so we went to a movie instead. Our picnic got rained out, and we had to stay indoors.
Cloud over
The sky began to cloud over, signaling that a storm was approaching. After hearing the bad news, her expression clouded over with sadness.
clear up
Can you help me clear up my room before the guests arrive? The weather is supposed to clear up later this afternoon.
(wind) picking up
The wind is picking up, so we should secure the tents. I can feel the wind picking up as the storm approaches.
wolf down (food)
During the party, she wolfed down the snacks while chatting with her friends. After the long hike, we all wolfed down our sandwiches in just a few minutes.
cut down
The workers will cut down the old tree in the park tomorrow. He decided to cut down on his spending to save more money.
chop down
The workers will chop down the old tree in the park. We need to chop down our expenses to save money. He decided to chop down the bushes in his garden.
wipe (something) out
The storm wiped out the entire village. We need to wipe out all the old files from the computer. The team wiped out their opponents in the final match.
wait (something) out
We decided to wait the storm out at home instead of driving in the rain. She had to wait out the long line at the amusement park before getting on the ride.
weasel out of
When it was time to pay the bill, he tried to weasel out of it by pretending he forgot his wallet. He tried to weasel out of his chores by saying he was too tired.
bundle up
Make sure to bundle up in your warmest coat and scarf for the winter walk. Don't forget to bundle up before you go outside; it's freezing!
beat (someone) up
The bullies tried to beat him up after school. She was afraid they would beat her up if she didn't give them her lunch money.
be charged with
The man was charged with robbery after the police found evidence against him. She was charged with driving under the influence after the accident. The company was charged with violating environmental laws.
lock (someone) up
He was locked up for several years due to his actions. The police decided to lock him up after the investigation.
let (someone) off
The judge decided to let him off with a warning instead of a fine. The teacher let me off for being late because I had a good reason.
get away with
He thought he could get away with cheating on the test, but the teacher caught him.
flare up
The campfire flared up when we added more wood to it. The argument between the two friends flared up again during the meeting.
be gunned down
The police reported that several people were gunned down during the robbery. In the movie, the hero was gunned down while trying to save his friend.
blow up (explode)
The balloon will blow up if you keep adding air. The fireworks will blow up in the sky at midnight.
break into (house or building)
Police caught a man attempting to break into the bank at night. She was scared when she heard someone trying to break into her apartment.
run for (a political position)
She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming election. He is planning to run for a seat in the Senate next year.
be mixed up in
She didn't want to be mixed up in their argument. He was mixed up in a scandal that affected his reputation. They were mixed up in a complicated business deal.
buy (someone) off
He tried to buy off the witness to keep them from testifying in court. The company was accused of buying off local officials to get permits.
leak out
The details of the new project leaked out before the official announcement. She was upset when her surprise party plans leaked out to her friend.
cover up (information)
The company tried to cover up the mistake in their financial report. She decided to cover up the truth about what happened at the party.
be cleared of
The suspect was finally cleared of all charges after the new evidence was presented. The investigation showed that he was innocent, and he was cleared of any charges.
account for
The report will account for all the expenses incurred last year.
tip off
The detective received a tip off about the suspect's location. She gave me a tip off about the sale at the store. He was tipped off about the surprise party we were planning for him.
put (someone) up to
She put him up to playing a prank on their teacher. They said that he was put up to stealing the cookies from the jar.
follow up on (something)
Can you follow up on the project status during the meeting? I need to follow up on the email I sent last week.
crack down on
The school decided to crack down on bullying to create a safer environment for all students.
try out for a choir
She wants to try out for the choir this semester.
fall down
The child will fall down if he runs too fast. The old tree fell down during the storm. Be careful not to fall down the stairs.
bend down
I had to bend down to tie my shoelaces. She bent down to pick up the toy from the floor. He bent down to talk to the little girl.
crouch down
The cat crouched down to catch the mouse. When the thunderstorm started, the children crouched down under the table. He crouched down to tie his shoelaces.
pick (something) up
She picked up the ball and threw it to her friend. I need to pick up my backpack from the floor.
luck out
She lucked out and got the last ticket to the concert. We lucked out with the weather; it was sunny on our picnic day.
sit up
After the movie, I decided to sit up and pay attention to the credits. When the teacher entered the room, all the students sat up straight.
sit down
After a long day, I just want to sit down and relax. Please, sit down and make yourself comfortable.
stand up
Please stand up when the teacher enters the room.
lie down
I am tired, so I will lie down for a while. After the long walk, she decided to lie down on the grass. He told his dog to lie down and stay.
Barge into (a room)
He always barges into my room when I'm trying to study. She barged into the meeting without even knocking on the door.
crowd around (Gather around)
Fans crowded around the celebrity for a chance to take a photo. The children crowded around the magician to see his tricks.
bolt away
The cat saw the dog and bolted away before anyone could catch it. When the alarm went off, everyone bolted away from the building.
climb up
They want to climb up the mountain before sunset. She decided to climb up the tree to get a better view of the park.
climb down
The cat decided to climb down from the tree after it saw its owner. After a long argument, he had to climb down and accept her point of view. Be careful when you climb down the ladder; it can be slippery.
stand back
The firefighter shouted, "Stand back!" as they prepared to put out the fire. During the science experiment, the teacher told the students to stand back for safety.
sneak up on
He tried to sneak up on his friends during the game of hide and seek. She decided to sneak up on her brother to scare him.
creep up on
The cat crept up on the mouse without making a sound. He didn't notice her creeping up on him until she was right behind him.
pore over
She had to pore over her notes before the big test. He spent hours poring over the old maps to find the treasure. The detective pored over the evidence to solve the mystery.
Do not Match up
The colors of the paint do not match up with the samples we chose. The results of the experiment do not match up with our initial predictions. Let's match up the pictures with their names.
Cross (something) out
She decided to cross out the wrong answer on her test. Before submitting the report, he crossed out the unnecessary details. When I noticed the mistake, I quickly crossed it out with a pen.
look (something) up
She decided to look up some recipes online for dinner. I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.
it dawned on
It dawned on me that I had left my keys at home. As he read the book, it dawned on him that the story was about his own life.
gloss over
Instead of addressing the issue, the teacher glossed over it and moved on to the next topic. During the meeting, she tried to gloss over the mistakes in the report.
it doesn't add up
She told me a story about her day, but some parts of it don't add up.
boil down to
In the end, it boils down to trust; if we don't trust each other, we can't work together. The project was complicated, but it really boils down to just one question: how much will it cost?
puzzle over (something)
She had to puzzle over the math problem for a long time before she found the answer. They puzzled over the mystery of the missing keys all afternoon.
track (someone) down
I had to track him down to return his lost wallet. The detective was able to track down the missing person using clues from the scene.
pick up the phone
Can you please pick up the phone? I think it's for you.
hang up the phone
After talking for an hour, she decided to hang up the phone.
feel (someone) out
Before making a big decision, I decided to feel my friends out to see what they thought.
see me off
It was nice of my family to see me off at the train station. My friends came to see me off at the airport.
come out (release)
The new superhero movie will come out next summer. Her latest album is set to come out on Friday. The book finally came out after years of writing.
give in (to someone)
After hours of discussion, she finally decided to give in to his request. He didn't want to go to the party, but he gave in when his friends insisted.
line up
Everyone should line up at the entrance for the concert. The teacher asked the students to line up for lunch.
not live up to
The movie did not live up to the hype. She felt that her performance did not live up to her coach's expectations. The product did not live up to its description on the website.
stand out
In a crowd of people, she always finds a way to stand out with her unique style. The bright colors of her dress made her stand out at the party.
comes off as
She comes off as very confident during her presentations. He comes off as rude, but he is actually just shy. The movie comes off as a comedy, but it has some serious moments.
root for
I always root for my favorite team during the football games.
fizzle out
The party started off with a lot of fun, but it began to fizzle out by midnight. His enthusiasm for the project fizzled out after a few weeks.
throw (something) together
We didn't have much time, so I just threw a salad together for dinner. She threw together a presentation in just a few hours. They decided to throw a party together at the last minute.
kick off
We will kick off the meeting at 10 AM. The game will kick off after the national anthem. Let's kick off the discussion with some questions.
liven (something) up
The decorations really liven up the room for the party. We need to liven up this meeting with some fun activities.
sing along
At the concert, everyone started to sing along with the band.
wind down
After a long day at work, I like to wind down by reading a book. We usually wind down by watching a movie on the weekends.
wrap up
Let's wrap up the meeting so we can all go home. Can you wrap up your presentation in five minutes? It's time to wrap up this project and submit it.
(be) left over
After the party, there were many snacks left over. We had some pizza left over from dinner. She found some money left over in her pocket.
rub it in
She always rubs it in when she gets a better grade than me. Stop rubbing it in! I already know I made a mistake.
laugh (something) off
When his friends teased him about his new haircut, he just laughed it off. She tried to laugh off her mistake in the presentation, but she felt embarrassed.
grade on (someone)
It's not fair to grade on him just because he made one mistake.
back off
When I asked him to back off, he finally stopped talking to me. She told her friend to back off because she needed some time alone.
take (someone) aside
The teacher took the student aside to talk about his behavior in class. After the game, the coach took the player aside to give him some advice.
knock it off
Hey, knock it off! You're being too loud in the library. Knock it off with the jokes; it's not the right time for that. If you don't knock it off, you'll get in trouble with the teacher.
lighten up
After a long day at work, she told her friend to lighten up and enjoy the party. He was worried about the test, but his teacher said, "You need to lighten up; it's just a test!
get through to (make the person understand)
It took a while, but I finally got through to her about why we need to save water. Sometimes, it’s hard to get through to kids when they are distracted.
joke around
We like to joke around during our lunch breaks. Don't take him seriously; he was just joking around.
border on (something)
Her excitement borders on obsession when it comes to her favorite band. The movie's humor borders on silliness, making it very entertaining. His behavior sometimes borders on rude, even if he doesn't mean to be.
fall apart
The old building is starting to fall apart. After the argument, their friendship began to fall apart. She felt like her life was falling apart after losing her job.
be run-down
After working long hours every day, I feel completely run-down. The old playground is run-down and needs to be fixed. She was run-down from studying for exams all week.
tear down
They plan to tear down the old building next year. The city decided to tear down the abandoned house. It's time to tear down the barriers between us.
spruce up
We decided to spruce up the living room with new curtains and a fresh coat of paint. The school is planning to spruce up the playground to make it more fun for the kids.
fix (something) up
We need to fix the roof up before winter comes. She wants to fix up her old bicycle to make it look new again. They are planning to fix up the community park this weekend.
free up (time, space, money)
I need to free up some time this weekend to finish my project. We should free up space in the garage to store the new bike. By cutting down on snacks, I can free up some money for a new game.
hash out
We need to hash out the details of the project before we start. Let's hash out our ideas for the school event during lunch. The team will hash out the budget in the next meeting.
sleep on it
After discussing the plan, he said he needed to sleep on it before giving his answer. I’m not sure if I should accept the job offer. I think I’ll sleep on it and decide tomorrow.
chip away at
The internet is down again. That's the fifth time this week! It's really chipping away at my patience.
edge away from
He edged away from the cliff to feel safer. The cat edged away from the barking dog.
blow (someone) away
The magician's performance really blew me away! The team blew their opponents away in the final match.
plug away at
She decided to plug away at her homework until it was finished. Even though the project was challenging, he continued to plug away at it every day. They are plugging away at their training for the marathon.
square away
I need to square away my schedule for next week before the meeting. Let's square away the details of the party so everyone knows what to do.
whisk away
She whisked away the dirty dishes before anyone could notice. As soon as the rain started, the children whisked away to find shelter.
shy away from
She tends to shy away from speaking in front of large groups. He shied away from trying new foods at the party. Many people shy away from discussing their feelings.
stash (something) away
He stashed away some snacks in his backpack for the trip. They stashed away their old toys in the attic.
tear (yourself) away
I had so much fun at the party that I had to tear myself away to go home.
fade away
The sound of the music began to fade away. As the sun set, the colors in the sky started to fade away. Over time, the memories of that day began to fade away.
cave in
The roof of the old building might cave in if it keeps raining. After hours of negotiation, he finally caved in to their demands. She was strong at first, but eventually, she caved in to peer pressure.
put out a fire
The firefighters worked hard to put out the fire in the building.
mix up
I always mix up their names. Don't mix up the ingredients when baking. She mixed up the dates for the meeting.
rally around
During tough times, friends often rally around each other to provide support and encouragement. The community decided to rally around the local school to raise funds for new supplies.
clock out
I clock out around 5 PM when I’m ready to go home. What time do you clock out? I always clock out at 5 PM to go home.
count down
We will count down from ten before the fireworks start. She is counting down the days until her birthday. Let's count down together when the clock strikes midnight.
gulp down
He gulped down the last of his soda before the movie started. After the long run, I had to gulp down a bottle of water.
guzzle down
After running in the hot sun, I guzzled down a cold bottle of water.
narrow down
Let's narrow down the topic for our project to something more specific. We need to narrow down the list of candidates for the job.
be bogged down
He felt bogged down by all the responsibilities at work. She was bogged down with homework and couldn't enjoy her weekend.
get bogged down
We need to focus on the main goal and not get bogged down in the small details. She got bogged down with all the paperwork and couldn't finish her project on time.
knock (something or someone) down
The strong wind knocked the tree down during the storm. The store is having a sale to knock down prices for the holiday.
knock (someone) down
She was so convincing that she knocked down all his arguments. She knocked him down in the boxing match.
step down
The CEO decided to step down after many years of service. After the election, she chose to step down from her position in the committee. He had to step down from the ladder carefully to avoid falling.
step down
The CEO decided to step down after many years of service. After the election, she chose to step down from her position in the committee.
tone (something) down
Can you please tone down your voice? It's too loud in here. She decided to tone down her outfit for the meeting to look more professional. He needs to tone down his jokes; some people find them offensive.
play (something) down
The coach tried to play down the team's recent losses, saying they were just part of the learning process.
dumb (something) down
The teacher had to dumb down the lesson so all the students could understand it. They decided to dumb down the report to make it more accessible to the general public.
turn (something) down
She decided to turn down the job offer because it didn't match her career goals. He turned down the invitation to the party because he had other plans.
turn (someone) down
She asked him out on a date, but he turned her down. The company turned down my job application. He wanted to borrow my bike, but I had to turn him down.
frown on
The teacher frowns on students who do not complete their homework.
egg (someone) on
My friend was trying to egg me on to smoke a cigarette, but I turned him down.
prey on (someone)
Some companies prey on consumers by using misleading advertisements. A lot of scammers prey on senior citizens.
rub off on
Her positive attitude really rubs off on everyone around her. If you spend time with creative people, their creativity might rub off on you. He hopes that his hard work will rub off on his teammates.
zero in on
The detective decided to zero in on the main suspect in the case. During the meeting, we need to zero in on our goals for the next quarter. She is trying to zero in on the best way to improve her grades.
hone in on
The teacher asked us to hone in on the main idea of the story. During the meeting, we need to hone in on the budget issues.
tuck in
After the long hike, everyone was ready to tuck in to the delicious picnic lunch. Make sure to tuck in your shirt before the school photo. When the food was served, the kids couldn't wait to tuck in!
rein in
The teacher had to rein in the students' excitement during the assembly. To improve his health, he decided to rein in his eating habits. The government is trying to rein in spending to balance the budget.
pitch in
We all need to pitch in to clean up the park. Can you pitch in with the cooking for the party? Everyone pitched in to buy a gift for the teacher.
chime in
During the meeting, Sarah decided to chime in with her ideas about the project.
sink in (idiom)
It took a while for the news to sink in before I could react. After studying for hours, the math concepts finally started to sink in.
branch out
After years of painting, she decided to branch out and try sculpting. He wants to branch out into different types of music and learn to play the guitar. To make new friends, you should branch out and join a club or group.
Weed out
The teacher decided to weed out the students who were not participating in class. We need to weed out the old files from the computer to make space for new ones.
zone out
During the long lecture, I started to zone out and missed important information. Sometimes, I zone out while watching TV and forget what I was doing before.
kick (someone) out
The teacher had to kick the disruptive student out of the classroom. After the argument, they decided to kick him out of the party.
count (someone) out
Don't count Sarah out; she always surprises us with her talent. If you think he can't do it, you're counting him out too soon. Even though they lost the first game, we shouldn't count them out of the tournament.
tough it out
Even though the hike was hard, we decided to tough it out and reach the top. She didn't feel well during the exam, but she chose to tough it out and finish it.
ride it out
When the storm hit, we decided to stay inside and ride it out. Even though the project is difficult, I believe we can ride it out and finish on time. Sometimes, you just have to ride it out until things get better.
whip (something) out
She whipped out her phone to take a picture of the sunset. He whipped out a pen and started writing down the important points.
jump out at
The bright colors of the painting really jump out at me. When I read the report, the mistakes jumped out at me. Her smile jumped out at me in the crowd.
burn down
The old house burned down last night. They are afraid that the forest will burn down if it doesn't rain soon.
goof off
Instead of studying for the test, he decided to goof off with his friends. She always goofs off during class, which annoys the teacher.
put (someone) off
Her rude comments really put me off from joining the club. The long wait at the restaurant put him off from eating there again.
throw (someone) off
She tried to throw him off by changing the subject during their conversation.
fend off
The knight had to fend off the dragon to protect the village. He tried to fend off the negative comments by staying positive.
to top it off
We had a great day at the beach, and to top it off, we saw a beautiful sunset. She won the game, and to top it off, she received a trophy.
dash off
She had to dash off to catch the bus before it left. He dashed off a quick email before the meeting started. After the party, they dashed off to the movie theater.
rush off
After the meeting, I had to rush off to catch my bus. She said goodbye quickly because she needed to rush off to her dance class.
storm off
After the argument, she decided to storm off without saying goodbye.
stomp off
He was so mad that he stomped off without saying goodbye. When they didn't let him play, he stomped off to the playground.
brush (someone) off
When I asked her for help, she just brushed me off and continued her work. He tried to talk to his boss about his ideas, but she brushed him off without listening.
face off
The two teams will face off in the championship game this Saturday. During the debate, the candidates will face off on important issues.
chalk (something) up to
She chalked her success up to hard work and dedication. They chalked the mistake up to a misunderstanding. He chalked his good mood up to the sunny weather.
psych (yourself) up to
Before the big game, I always try to psych myself up to give my best performance.
gear up for (something)
We need to gear up for the school play next week. She is gearing up for her big exam by studying every day. The team is gearing up for the championship game this Saturday.
rack up
She managed to rack up a lot of points in the game.
divvy up (something)
After the party, we will divvy up the leftover pizza. Let's divvy up the chores so that everyone helps out. They decided to divvy up the prize money among the winners.
stack up against
When we stack up her performance against the other students, she really stands out.
turn up (appear)
We were worried when he didn't come, but he finally turned up at the party. She always turns up late for class.
be cooped up
After a week of rain, I felt cooped up in the house. The kids were cooped up all day during the snowstorm. She hates being cooped up in the office for too long.
shape up
After a few months of training, she really shaped up and became much stronger. The team must shape up their strategy to win the next game.
make up for (something)
She forgot my birthday, but she is trying to make up for it by taking me out for dinner.
polish off
After a long day, I was able to polish off the last slice of pizza. She polished off her homework in no time so she could go out to play. They polished off the entire cake at the party.
Wander around
We spent the afternoon wandering around the city and discovering hidden cafés. She likes to wander around the park to clear her mind. They wandered around the streets of Rome, taking pictures of everything.
let something go
After the argument, she decided to let it go and not dwell on the past. He realized it was time to let go of his old fears and try something new.
pulled something out
He pulled a surprise gift out from behind his back. The teacher pulled out a book to show the class.
reached down
She reached down to pick up the toy from the floor.
tied it around
She tied the ribbon around the gift box. He tied a scarf around his neck to keep warm.
catch up with (someone)
After school, I will catch up with my friends at the park. She worked hard to catch up with her classmates in math.
rattle off the accomplishments
She proudly rattled off the accomplishments she achieved last year.
rattle off the details
When asked about the event, she rattled off the details as if she had rehearsed them. He rattled off the details of the plan as if he had memorized everything.
rattle off all the names
During the quiz, she was able to rattle off all the names of the planets in just a few seconds.
rattle off a list
During the meeting, she rattled off a list of all the tasks we need to complete this week. She rattled off a list of all the problems she had with the project.
rattle off all the rules
He can rattle off all the safety rules in just a few minutes. Before the game started, the coach rattled off all the rules to the players.
rattle off all the assignments
She rattled off all the assignments so fast that I could hardly keep up with my notes.
rattle off a lot of information
During the presentation, she rattled off a lot of information about the new project.
rattle off everything about
When asked about her favorite book, she rattled off everything about the characters and plot.
fess up (something)
She finally fessed up to the mistake she had been hiding for weeks.
won't fess up
He won’t fess up because he’s afraid of the consequences.
make someone fess up
She tried to hide her mistake, but her friend made her fess up before the teacher found out. The teacher tried to make the students fess up, but nobody said a word.
need to fess up
You need to fess up before this turns into a bigger problem.
fess up (to doing something)
After hours of questioning, he finally decided to fess up to breaking the window. She didn't want to fess up to eating the last cookie, but we all knew it was her.
refuse to fess up
She knew she had made a mistake, but she refused to fess up to her parents. She kept refusing to fess up even though everyone knew she was responsible.
fess up the truth
It's better to fess up the truth now than to wait until later. After being caught in a lie, she decided to fess up the truth to her parents. Just fess up the truth so we can move on.
force someone to fess up
After hours of questioning, the detective finally forced the suspect to fess up. The teacher had to force the student to fess up about who broke the window. His guilty expression pretty much forced him to fess up.
be talked down to
She’s tired of being talked down to by her supervisor.
stop talking down to
Stop talking down to people just because you have more experience. Stop talking down to him, no one is better than nobody else.
speak up about the issue
He spoke up about the issue before it turned into a serious problem.
talk down to staff
No leader should talk down to staff, especially in front of customers.
feel talked down to
I felt talked down to during the meeting, and it really bothered me.
speak up for your rights
Workers should speak up for their rights instead of staying silent.
talk down to employees
The manager constantly talks down to employees, which creates a toxic work environment.
be afraid to speak up
She was afraid to speak up and question her boss.
talk down to coworkers/team
When he talks down to his team, it lowers their morale and motivation. It's not professional to talk down to coworkers; everyone deserves respect.
speak up when something is wrong
You should always speak up when something is wrong.
speak up against injustice
People need to speak up against injustice, even when it’s uncomfortable.
tune out criticism
She tries to tune out criticism that isn’t constructive.
get fed up with the
They are fed up with the same old routine every day. I got fed up with the constant delays.
tune out the noise
She tunes out the noise when she needs to focus.
get called out for/by
He got called out by his teacher for not doing his homework. She got called out for lying about her experience.
call someone out on something
He was called out on his lies by his friends. She called him out on his sexist comment.
get fed up with someone
She got fed up with her boss’s attitude.
tune out what someone is saying
He tuned out what the teacher was saying and missed the instructions.
call someone out for something
He was called out for his unprofessional behavior.
get completely or really fed up
I am getting really fed up with the noise from the construction outside. She got completely fed up with waiting for her friend who was late.
be called out
He was called out by his coworkers for taking credit for their work.
get fed up with doing something
She got fed up with waiting for her friend who was always late. He got fed up dealing with the same problems every day.
tune her out
When my sister talks about her favorite TV show, I sometimes just tune her out.
get told off (Be scolded; Be reprimanded; Get a telling-off)
I got told off by my boss this morning. (Levei uma bronca do meu chefe hoje de manhã.)
cut someone off without letting them explain
She cut him off without letting him explain his side.
cut someone off mid-sentence
He cut her off mid-sentence during the meeting.
point out a detail
He pointed out a detail that everyone else missed.
point out the fact that…
She pointed out the fact that the deadline had changed. (Ela chamou atenção para o fato de que o prazo havia mudado.)
tell someone off in private
He waited to tell her off in private.
spell out the rules/instructions/steps
Can you please spell out the steps I need to follow to complete this task? The teacher had to spell out the rules for the game so that everyone could play correctly. Please spell out the instructions so no one gets confused.
spell out the process
He spelled out the process from start to finish.
spell out the instructions
Please spell out the instructions so no one gets confused.
stand up for what is right
She always stands up for what is right.
butt in while someone is talking
She always butts in while others are talking. It's not polite to butt in while someone is talking.
stand up for your rights
Workers should stand up for their rights.
butt in rudely
He butted in rudely and changed the subject.
stand up for your principles
He refused to lie because he stands up for his principles.
butt in without permission
Don’t butt in without permission — wait your turn.
stand up for your beliefs
You should stand up for your beliefs.
To stand up for
He failed to stand up for his colleague. Many people are afraid to stand up for themselves. The teacher encouraged students to stand up for their opinions.
butt in constantly
He keeps butting in constantly during meetings.
✔ butt in on a conversation
He butted in on our conversation without even saying sorry.
✔ stand up for yourself
You need to stand up for yourself in court.
encourage someone to open up
She encouraged him to open up instead of bottling things inside.
stick up for yourself
You need to stick up for yourself instead of staying silent.
be afraid to open up
Many people are afraid to open up emotionally.
stick up for someone
She stuck up for her brother when others criticized him. (Stick up for = mais emocional, informal e pessoal. Stand up for = mais formal, moral e institucional.)
help someone open up
The therapist helped him open up about his feelings.
open up about something
He opened up about his childhood trauma.
promise to back someone up
He promised to back me up no matter what.
back an argument up
The lawyer backed up his argument with solid evidence.
be backed up by someone
His story was backed up by two witnesses.
✔ stick up for your friend
He stuck up for his friend during the argument.
find it hard to open up
I find it hard to open up to new people.
try not to let on
I tried not to let on that I was nervous. (Tentei não demonstrar que estava nervoso.)
hesitate to bring up
I hesitated to bring it up with my boss. (Eu hesitei em tocar no assunto com meu chefe.)
never let on
He never let on about his fears. (Ele nunca demonstrou seus medos.)
let on that
She didn’t let on that she knew the truth. (Ela não deixou claro que sabia a verdade.)
blurt out a comment
She blurted out a rude comment without realizing it. (Ela soltou um comentário grosseiro sem perceber.)
bring up a topic
She brought up an important topic during the meeting.
bring up an issue or problem
He brought up an issue that everyone was avoiding. She brought up a serious problem with the project.
let on a secret
He let on a secret without realizing it. (Ele deixou escapar uma informação sem perceber.)
let on how you feel
He didn’t let on how hurt he was. (Ele não demonstrou o quanto estava magoado.)
bring up a concern
He brought up his concerns about the deadline. (Ele mencionou suas preocupações com o prazo.)
blurt out something stupid
I blurted out something stupid and immediately regretted it. (Eu falei uma besteira sem pensar e me arrependi na hora.)
Rant about you
They ranted about you during the meeting, saying you didn't help enough.
let on about something
He never let on about his problems. (Ele nunca deu a entender que tinha problemas.)
blurt out a secret
He accidentally blurted out the secret. (Ele deixou escapar o segredo sem querer.)
blurt out the truth
He blurted out the truth during the argument.
rant about problems
She ranted about her problems after a stressful day.
rant about politics
He started ranting about politics during dinner.
rant about the situation
She ranted about the situation instead of looking for solutions.
rant about the boss
She was ranting about her boss for hours.
rant about money problems
She ranted about her money problems to her friends.
rant about work
He keeps ranting about work every time we meet.
let on that you know
Don’t let on that you know about the plan.
blurt out an answer
She blurted out the answer before thinking.
bring up a sensitive topic
She carefully brought up a sensitive topic. (Ela tocou num assunto delicado com cuidado)
stick around the area
I’ll stick around the area in case you need me.
the process drags one
The legal process dragged on for months. (O processo legal se arrastou por meses.)
a situation came up
An unexpected situation came up yesterday. (Uma situação inesperada surgiu ontem.)
stick around after something
He stuck around after class to ask a question. (Ele ficou depois da aula para fazer uma pergunta.)
stick around for a while
I’ll stick around for a while after the meeting.
a war drags on
The war dragged on for years. (A guerra se arrastou por anos.)
stick around and talk
Why don’t you stick around and talk for a bit?
the discussion drags on
The discussion dragged on without reaching a conclusion.
a meeting drags on
The meeting dragged on for hours.
a chance came up
A chance came up for me to travel abroad.
a question came up
A question came up during the discussion.
look forward to.
I look forward to seeing you again. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I look forward to meeting you in person. We look forward to working together.
a problem came up
A problem came up during the project.
never get around to something
I never got around to learning Spanish.
get around to reading something
I haven't gotten around to reading that book yet.
get around to fixing something
I’ll get around to fixing the bike this weekend.
get around to finishing something
She got around to finishing the report yesterday. (Ela finalmente conseguiu terminar o relatório ontem.)
stick around to help
She stuck around to help clean up. (Ela ficou para ajudar a limpar.)
something came up
Something came up, so I couldn’t go to the meeting. (Algo surgiu, então não pude ir à reunião.)
think back on what happened
He thought back on what happened that night.
think back on those days
I think back on those days with nostalgia.
think back on your life
One day you'll think back on your life and understand everything.
think back on a moment
She thought back on that moment many times.
get around to doing something
I finally got around to cleaning the house.
think back on childhood
I often think back on my childhood. (Eu frequentemente relembro minha infância.)
think back on the experience
She thought back on the experience and learned a lot from it.
an opportunity came up
A great opportunity came up at work.
get around to calling someone
I’ll get around to calling you later.
to grow up
Stop complaining and grow up. What do you want to be when you grow up? She grew up to be a great scientist.
grow up dreaming of something
I grew up dreaming of becoming a fighter.
grow up fast
He had to grow up fast after his father died.
grow up poor
She grew up poor but worked hard to change her life.
an issue came up
An issue came up that we need to address.
take after your grandmother
My brother takes after our grandmother; they both have the same laugh.
squeeze someone in
The dentist squeezed me in despite the busy schedule.
think back on the past
Sometimes I think back on the past and smile.
passed away
My grandmother passed away last year, and we still miss her very much.
take after your mother
She takes after her mother in many ways. (Ela puxou a mãe em muitos aspectos.)
the numbness wears off
The numbness will wear off soon. (A dormência vai passar logo.) My arm is numb, but the numbness will wear off very soon. My arm hurts, but the pain will wear off soon.
grow up around something
she grew up around violence and poverty. He grew up around martial arts. (Ele cresceu em meio às artes marciais.)
the pain wears off
The pain started to wear off after a while.
grow up with someone
I grew up with my cousins.
wait for something to wear off
I waited for the anesthesia to wear off. (Esperei a anestesia passar.)
grow up together
We grew up together in the same neighborhood.
wear off the effect
The effect of the medication will wear off in a few hours. (O efeito do medicamento vai passar em algumas horas.)
Take after your grandfather
She really takes after her grandfather with those bright blue eyes.
take after your father
He takes after his father when it comes to temperament. (Ele puxou o pai quando se trata de temperamento.)
squeeze in a break
She squeezed in a short break during the afternoon. (Ela conseguiu encaixar uma pequena pausa à tarde.)
brought up a child
She brought up a child with strong values and a good education.
squeeze in a workout
I try to squeeze in a workout before work.
squeeze in some time
He squeezed in some time to study before the exam. (Ele arranjou um tempinho para estudar antes da prova.)
be moved back
The conference was moved back to November. (A conferência foi adiada para novembro.)
move the deadline back
The manager moved the deadline back by two days.
grow up in (a place)
I grew up in a small town.
the feeling wears off
The strange feeling slowly wore off.
be moved up
The exam was moved up to Friday.
squeeze in a meeting
I can squeeze in a quick meeting this afternoon.
move up the release
The studio moved up the movie release. (O estúdio antecipou o lançamento do filme.)
squeeze in an appointment
The doctor managed to squeeze in one more appointment.
move the meeting back
They moved the meeting back to Friday. (Eles adiaram a reunião para sexta-feira.)
move up an appointment
I had to move up my doctor's appointment. (Tive que adiantar minha consulta.)
move up a date
They moved up the launch date of the product. (Eles anteciparam a data de lançamento do produto.)
move up the schedule
The company moved up the schedule to finish earlier.
move the event back
The organizers moved the event back because of the weather.
called it off
We were supposed to go to the concert, but they called it off at the last minute.
call off a strike
The union decided to call off the strike after negotiations. (O sindicato decidiu cancelar a greve após as negociações.)
call off the wedding
They called off the wedding just two weeks before the ceremony.
call off a game
The referee called off the game due to heavy rain. (O árbitro cancelou o jogo por causa da chuva forte.)
move up the start time
The organizers moved up the start time of the event. (Os organizadores adiantaram o horário de início do evento.)
the medicine wears off
This medicine wears off too quickly. (Esse remédio passa rápido demais.)
call off an event
The organizers called off the event because of the storm.
move up a deadline
The manager moved up the deadline by two days. (O gerente antecipou o prazo em dois dias.)
call off a deal
The company called off the deal at the last moment. (A empresa cancelou o acordo no último momento.)
a lecture drags on
The lecture dragged on and students started losing focus.
look back on the past
Sometimes I look back on the past and reflect on my decisions.
look back on childhood
She loves to look back on her childhood memories.
look back on those days
We often look back on those days with nostalgia. (Nós frequentemente relembramos aqueles dias com nostalgia.)
look back on something fondly
She looks back on those years fondly. (Ela relembra aqueles anos com carinho.)
look back on something with regret
He looks back on that decision with regret. (Ele relembra aquela decisão com arrependimento.)
catch on as a trend
The dance quickly caught on as a global trend. (A dança rapidamente virou uma tendência global.)
pull off a deal
The company pulled off a major deal last year.
catch on in schools
The program is starting to catch on in schools. (O programa está começando a se espalhar nas escolas.)
catch on with the public
The trend quickly caught on with the public. (A tendência rapidamente se popularizou entre o público.)
pull off a stunt
The actor pulled off an impressive stunt.
catch on quickly
She caught on quickly and learned the system in a day. (Ela pegou rápido e aprendeu o sistema em um dia.)
pull off a miracle
The team pulled off a miracle and won the match.
pull off a comeback
The fighter pulled off an incredible comeback. (O lutador conseguiu uma virada incrível.)
Hold back
She tried to hold back her tears during the speech. He struggled to hold back his emotions. She took a deep breath to hold back her anger.
plow through problems
The team plowed through several technical problems.
plow through a book
I plowed through the entire book in one night. (Eu devorei o livro inteiro em uma noite.)
catch on worldwide
The idea caught on worldwide. (A ideia se espalhou pelo mundo.)
plow through work
She had to plow through a lot of work before the deadline.
hold back information
The company was accused of holding back important information.
hold back the truth
He refused to hold back the truth.
plow through a pile of documents
Students had to plow through several assignments.
hold back a smile
She couldn't hold back a smile. (Ela não conseguiu conter um sorriso.)
plow through assignments/tasks
Students had to plow through several assignments. She plowed through her tasks quickly.
go over with the public
The new policy didn’t go over well with the public. (A nova política não foi bem aceita pelo público.)
go over better than expected
The school play went over better than expected, and everyone loved the performances. The presentation went over better than expected.
catch on with people
This song caught on with peoples. The new app is starting to catch on with young users. (O novo aplicativo está começando a se popularizar entre os jovens.)
go over big
His speech went over big at the conference. (O discurso dele fez muito sucesso na conferência.)
phase in new technology
The company is phasing in new technology across its factories. (A empresa está introduzindo gradualmente nova tecnologia em suas fábricas.)
phase out old equipment
The factory is phasing out old equipment.
Hold back a talent
Don't hold back your talent; share your artwork with everyone!
catch on eventually
It took me a while, but I eventually caught on. (Demorei um pouco, mas finalmente entendi.)
phase in regulations
The new regulations will be phased in gradually. (As novas regulamentações serão implementadas gradualmente.)
phase in a reform
The education reform will be phased in over five years.
go over badly
The joke went over badly with the audience.
plow through paperwork/report
The manager spent hours plowing through paperwork. He spent the afternoon plowing through a long report.
go over well with
The new game went over well with the kids at the party. Her presentation went over well with the audience. The changes to the school lunch menu went over well with the parents.
catch on to something
He quickly caught on to what was happening. (Ele rapidamente percebeu o que estava acontecendo.)
phase in the changes
The company plans to phase in the changes step by step.
phase out a product
The company plans to phase out the old product next year.
phase out outdated technology
The organization is phasing out outdated technology. (A organização está eliminando gradualmente a tecnologia ultrapassada.)
phase out a policy
The government decided to phase out the controversial policy.
take over the leadership
She took over the leadership of the organization.
take over control
The military took over control of the region.
take over responsibility/role
The new manager took over responsibility for the team. Another actor took over the role in the second season.
phase in tax changes
The government decided to phase in the tax changes slowly. (O governo decidiu implementar as mudanças fiscais gradualmente.)
phase out fossil fuels
Many countries are trying to phase out fossil fuels. (Muitos países estão tentando eliminar gradualmente os combustíveis fósseis.)
turn around a failing business
The new coach turned around the team after a terrible season. (O novo treinador transformou o time depois de uma temporada terrível.)
turn around a bad reputation
The company worked hard to turn around its bad reputation.
go over well
The proposal went over well with the team. (A proposta foi bem recebida pela equipe.)
Turn around the economy
The government promised to turn around the economy.
turn around the results
The team changed tactics and turned around the results.
turn around a company
The new CEO managed to turn around the company in just two years. (O novo CEO conseguiu recuperar a empresa em apenas dois anos.)
take over a company/busyness
The multinational corporation took over the smaller company last year. After his father retired, he took over the family business.
phase out plastic bags
Several cities have started to phase out plastic bags.
turn around the situation
We need a strong plan to turn around the situation.
turn around one's life
He went to therapy and managed to turn around his life.
pull off a victory
The underdog team pulled off an incredible victory. (O time azarão conseguiu uma vitória incrível.)
move back the schedule
We need to move back the schedule for the meeting to next week.
move back by
Can you please move back by a few steps so I can see the stage? We need to move back by one hour to start the meeting. He decided to move back by a week to give himself more time to prepare.
move back to (make something later)
We need to move back the meeting to next week. Can we move back the deadline to give everyone more time? They decided to move back the concert to the fall.
Move back (make something later)
We had to move it back. They moved everything back.
move back the start time of the party
We decided to move back the start time of the party to give everyone more time to arrive.
move back the wedding
Due to the pandemic, we had to move back the wedding to next year.
move back by and move back to
The event was moved back by three months. The start time was moved back to 10 a.m. (“by” = quantidade de tempo, “to” = novo ponto no tempo)
pull it off successfully
I didn’t think we could do it, but we pulled it off successfully.
pull it off against all odds
They pulled it off against all odds.
switch back to
I switched back to my old routine. She switched back to working from home.
switch back to the previous version
They switched back to the previous version of the app.
switch back to normal
Things slowly switched back to normal.
Bounce back.
He’s trying to bounce back in life. They bounced back from a very difficult situation. (It often implies resilience and strength.)
bounce back after a loss
The team bounced back after the loss.
bounce back from failure
She bounced back from failure stronger than before.
bounce back from
She bounced back from the breakup surprisingly fast. After losing the game, the team was determined to bounce back from the defeat and win the next match.
back out.
He backed out of the deal at the last minute. He backed out because of the pressure. They backed out after agreeing to everything.
back out of an agreement
They backed out of the agreement without warning.
back out of a promise
She backed out of her promise.
back out without explanation
When it was time to go to the party, he backed out without explanation, disappointing everyone.
Go under
The company went under after years of poor management. Many small businesses went under during the crisis.
Go under (go bankrupt)
Several local shops went under last year. The firm went under due to rising costs. That airline went under because of heavy debts.
Pull something off
They pulled the project off at the last minute. We somehow pulled off a win despite the odds. They pulled off an incredible comeback.
toy with
He was just toying with the idea of moving to another city.
get stressed out
I get stressed out when I have too much work to do.
feel stressed out
She’s been feeling really stressed out lately.
stress out over something
He’s stressing out over his upcoming exam.
stress out about
I always stress out about things I can’t control.
stress out over money
A lot of people stress out over money. (Muitas pessoas ficam estressadas por causa de dinheiro.)
stress out at
She tends to stress out at work when deadlines are approaching.
go along with a decision
I don’t completely agree with the decision, but I’ll go along with it. (Eu não concordo completamente com a decisão, mas vou aceitá-la.)
go along with the majority
I wasn't convinced, but I decided to go along with the majority. (Eu não estava convencido, mas decidi seguir a maioria.)
go along with a plan
I don’t really like the plan, but I’ll go along with it. (Eu não gosto muito do plano, mas vou concordar com ele.)
rope someone into doing something
She roped me into helping her move. They roped me into working over the weekend. She roped me into joining the committee.
rope someone into a conversation
She roped me into a conversation about politics. (Ela me envolveu em uma conversa sobre política.)
side with the majority
Most people sided with the majority. (A maioria das pessoas ficou do lado da maioria.)
side with the opposition
Several members sided with the opposition. (Vários membros ficaram do lado da oposição.)
side with the defendant
The jury ultimately sided with the defendant. (O júri acabou ficando do lado do réu.)
side with one side
I don't want to side with either side in this dispute. (Eu não quero ficar do lado de nenhum dos lados nessa disputa.)
roped him into
They roped him into going to the party even though he didn't want to.
roped her into
They roped her into joining the team at the last minute.
pick out a name
They picked out a name for their new baby. (Eles escolheram um nome para o novo bebê.)
pick out a gift
I need to pick out a gift for my girlfriend. (Preciso escolher um presente para minha namorada.)
pick something out for someone
She picked out a jacket for her brother. She picked out a beautiful dress for the wedding. Let’s pick out a movie to watch tonight.
pick out the best option
We need to pick out the best option for the project. (Precisamos escolher a melhor opção para o projeto.)
Press for
The reporter pressed for an answer from the politician. The board is pressing for a decision. The public is pressing the government for action.
press for change
The employees are pressing for changes in working conditions. (Os funcionários estão pressionando por mudanças nas condições de trabalho.)
Press for.
The organization is pressing for political reform. The journalists pressed the company for a response.
settle for something
She wanted a new bike, but she settled for a used one instead. We wanted a house, but we had to settle for an apartment.
settle for an alternative
→ The restaurant was full, so we settled for an alternative. (O restaurante estava lotado, então aceitamos uma alternativa.)
settle for second choice
He didn’t get his first choice, so he settled for his second choice.
settle for
After searching for hours, I had to settle for a smaller pizza. She wanted to go to a fancy restaurant, but they had to settle for fast food instead.
settle on a strategy
After discussing several approaches, we settled on a strategy. (Depois de discutir várias abordagens, decidimos por uma estratégia.)
Settle on.
We finally settled on a plan for the project. Have you settled on a date for the meeting?
settle on an option or solution
We looked at several options before settling on this one. The team finally settled on a solution to the problem.
Settle on Vs Settle for
We settled on a small apartment. (Decidimos escolher um apartamento pequeno) We settled for a small apartment. (Tivemos que nos contentar com um apartamento pequeno)
talk into
She talked me into joining the gym. My friends talked me into going to the party.
Talk someone into
She talked him into trying sushi for the first time. I talked my brother into helping me move.
talk her into
They talked her into taking the job.
Talk us into
She tried to talk us into going to the concert instead of the movie. He talked us into joining the soccer team for the summer.
talk them into
I managed to talk them into going to the party with me.
get talked into doing something
I got talked into working this weekend. (Acabei sendo convencido a trabalhar neste fim de semana.)
Talk someone out of
He was going to buy a new car, but his brother talked him out of it. She tried to talk him out of quitting his job.
Talk out of
They talked her out of making a rushed decision. My parents talked me out of taking that risk.
talk someone out of.
She talked him out of leaving the company. My manager talked me out of changing jobs.
talk someone out of doing something stupid
His friends talked him out of doing something stupid.
talk someone out of giving up
She talked me out of giving up on my dream. (Ela me convenceu a não desistir do meu sonho.)
come around to an idea
He eventually came around to my idea. (Ele acabou aceitando minha ideia.) She came around to the idea of moving abroad. (Ela acabou aceitando a ideia de morar no exterior.)
come around to someone's way of thinking
You'll come around to my way of thinking eventually. (Você vai acabar concordando com a minha maneira de pensar.)
eventually come around
I didn't like the plan at first, but I eventually came around. (Eu não gostei do plano no começo, mas acabei mudando de ideia.) Don't worry. She'll come around eventually. (Não se preocupe. Ela vai acabar mudando de ideia.)
come around to agreeing
He came around to agreeing with us. (Ele acabou concordando conosco.)
get someone to come around
We tried to get him to come around, but he wouldn't listen. (Tentamos fazê-lo mudar de ideia, mas ele não quis ouvir.)
think something over carefully
I need to think your offer over carefully. (Preciso pensar cuidadosamente sobre sua proposta.)
think over before deciding
Let me think it over before I make a decision. (Deixe-me pensar nisso antes de tomar uma decisão.)
think over a decision
You should think over your decision before you quit. (Você deveria pensar melhor sobre sua decisão antes de sair.)
think over
We need some time to think over our options. The committee will think over the proposal before responding.
Think through
You need to think this through carefully. Take your time and think the decision through.
Think something through
We need to think the problem through before taking action. Let's think the plan through before we start.
think everything through
We need to think everything through before moving forward. (Precisamos analisar tudo cuidadosamente antes de seguir em frente.)
not think something through
I didn't think it through, and now I'm regretting my decision. (Eu não pensei bem nisso, e agora estou me arrependendo da minha decisão.)
Think over and Think through
Let me think it over. (Deixe-me pensar sobre isso) Let me think it through. (Deixe-me analisar isso cuidadosamente, considerando tudo.)
see a project through
She stayed with the team to see the project through. (Ela permaneceu com a equipe para acompanhar o projeto até o fim.)
See through
We’re determined to see this through to the end. (Estamos determinados a levar isso até o fim.)
see a plan through
He wants to see his plan through despite the difficulties. (Ele quer levar seu plano até o fim apesar das dificuldades.)
see a commitment through
It's important to see your commitments through, especially when others are counting on you.
see it through
We’ve come this far, so let’s see it through. (Chegamos até aqui, então vamos levar isso até o fim.)
see a deal through
They worked hard to see the deal through. (Eles trabalharam duro para concluir o acordo.)
shoot for a goal
We’re shooting for a big goal this year. (Estamos buscando alcançar uma grande meta este ano.)
shoot for success
→ If you want to succeed, you have to shoot for success. (Se você quer ter sucesso, precisa buscar o sucesso.)
shoot for a target
The team is shooting for a target of 1,000 sales this month. (A equipe está buscando atingir a meta de mil vendas este mês.)
shoot for a promotion
→ I’m shooting for a promotion this year. (Estou buscando uma promoção este ano.)
hold off until the right time
→ She decided to hold off until the right time. (Ela decidiu esperar até o momento certo.)
hold off until later
I think we should hold off until later. (Acho que deveríamos esperar até mais tarde.)
hold off until tomorrow
Let’s hold off until tomorrow before making a decision. (Vamos esperar até amanhã antes de tomar uma decisão.)
hold off until next week
We can hold off until next week if you’re not ready. (Podemos esperar até a próxima semana se você não estiver pronto.)
ask around for information
I’ll ask around for some information about the job.
ask around for advice
→ You should ask around for advice before making a decision.
ask around for recommendations
→ I’m asking around for recommendations for a good restaurant.
ask around about someone
She told me to ask around about the new neighbor to find out if he is friendly. I will ask around about Sarah to see if anyone knows her better.
ask around the
I will ask around the neighborhood to see if anyone has seen my lost dog. She decided to ask around the office to find out who is organizing the party. Let's ask around the school to see if anyone knows about the upcoming event.
ask around about
I will ask around about the best pizza place in town. She decided to ask around about the new teacher before the school year started.
ask around to see if
She decided to ask around to see if anyone knows a good mechanic. Let me ask around to see if anyone has a spare room.
ask around among
Before making a decision, it's a good idea to ask around among your colleagues. She decided to ask around among her neighbors to find a good babysitter.
rule out a possibility
We can’t rule out the possibility of a mistake. (Não podemos descartar a possibilidade de um erro.)
rule out an option
→ We shouldn’t rule out that option yet. (Ainda não devemos descartar essa opção.)
rule out a problem
We need more information to rule out a technical problem.
toy with the possibility
He’s toying with the possibility of quitting his job. (Ele está considerando a possibilidade de pedir demissão.)
toy with the thought of something
I’ve been toying with the thought of buying a motorcycle. (Tenho pensado na possibilidade de comprar uma moto.)
toy with a proposal
The company is toying with a proposal to expand overseas. (A empresa está considerando uma proposta de expansão para o exterior.)
toy with a decision
She’s been toying with the decision to leave. (Ela tem ficado indecisa/pensando na decisão de ir embora.)
toy with a plan
We’ve been toying with a plan to open a new store. (Estamos considerando um plano para abrir uma nova loja.)
weasel out of a commitment
→ He tried to weasel out of his commitment. (Ele tentou escapar do compromisso que assumiu.)
weasel out of a promise
→ She tried to weasel out of her promise. (Ela tentou escapar da promessa que fez.)
weasel out of responsibility
He always tries to weasel out of responsibility. (Ele sempre tenta fugir da responsabilidade.)
weasel out of an obligation
→ She found an excuse to weasel out of her obligations. (Ela encontrou uma desculpa para escapar de suas obrigações.)
find a way to weasel out of
He always finds a way to weasel out of difficult situations. (Ele sempre encontra uma maneira de escapar de situações difíceis.)
get rained out
→ We got rained out before the game even started. (A chuva nos impediu de jogar antes mesmo de o jogo começar.)
be completely rained out
→ The festival was completely rained out. (O festival foi completamente cancelado por causa da chuva.)
let up a little
The rain has let up a little. (A chuva diminuiu um pouco.)
the wind let up
The wind let up just before sunset. (O vento diminuiu pouco antes do pôr do sol.)
the pain let up
The pain finally let up after I took some medicine.
let up on the effort
→ Don't let up on your effort now.
the criticism let up
The criticism finally let up after she explained what happened.
the attacks let up
The attacks finally let up after the agreement was signed.
the sky clouded over
→ The sky suddenly clouded over.
cloud over before the rain
The sky clouded over just before the rain started.
the weather clear up
After the rain, the weather finally cleared up, and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset.
the Sky clear up
After the storm, the sky began to clear up, and we saw a rainbow.
clear up a misunderstanding
We need to clear up this misunderstanding before it causes more problems between us.
clear up a problem/confusion
We need to clear up the problem with the schedule before the meeting. Can you help me clear up this confusion about the homework?
clear up the situation/question
Can you help me clear up the question about the homework assignment? We need to clear up the situation before making any decisions.
Wolf down
After the long hike, we all wolfed down our sandwiches.
Wolf down a meal
During the party, she wolfed down the cake before anyone else could have a slice.
wolf down your food
Don't wolf down your food; take your time and enjoy it!
the weather cool down
The weather will cool down this evening, so bring a jacket. After a hot summer, I love when the weather cools down in the fall.
the hurricane wipe out
The hurricane wiped out many homes along the coast.
be wiped out by
The city was wiped out by an avalanche.
wiped out by the war
The village was wiped out by the war, leaving only ruins behind.
The meteor wiped out
The dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteor.
be rained out
The baseball game was rained out, and the team will play tomorrow instead.
wait out
We decided to wait out the storm at home. Let's wait out the rain before we leave.
wait out the bad weather
The hikers stayed in the shelter to wait out the bad weather.
wait out the heat
→ We stayed inside to wait out the afternoon heat.
wait out the cold
→ The animals found shelter to wait out the cold.
wait out the pain
He decided to wait out the pain and see if it got better.
wait out the uncertainty
We're going to wait out the uncertainty before making a decision. (Vamos esperar esse período de incerteza passar antes de tomar uma decisão.)
bundle up in warm clothes
We bundled up in warm clothes before going outside.
bundle up for the cold
→ Make sure you bundle up for the cold.
bundle up for winter
→ You'll need to bundle up for winter.
bundle up in a blanket
→ I bundled up in a blanket and watched a movie. (Eu me enrolei em um cobertor e assisti a um filme.)
drag on for hours
The meeting seemed to drag on for hours, and I couldn't focus anymore.
drag on and on
Her story about the vacation dragged on and on, making everyone lose interest.
drag on too long
We decided to leave the movie because it was dragging on too long without any action.
drag on all day
Waiting for the bus to arrive felt like it would drag on all day.
a speech drags on
During the meeting, his speech drags on, and many people start to look at their watches.