Phrasal verbs
English phrasal verbs
English phrasal verbs
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| Flashcards | 14 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Other |
| Created / Updated | 17.08.2017 / 17.08.2017 |
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Act up
Act in a stupid or silly manner
Add up
make sense, fit together logically
Ask out
Ask out for a date
I you aren't doing anything tonight, why don't you ask Christina over
Back down
Not follow a threat
The company was ready for a fight but backed down when they saw the workers were serious about the threat of strike action.
Back off/away
Not follow a thread, withdraw
The police backed off when they saw the man had a gun pointed at the hostage.
Back on / onto
The back of something faces something
Our house backs onto a beautiful river.
Back out of
Withdraw support
We decided to back out of the plan, once we...
Back up
a) Move backwards / in reverse: Back up the car a little way and then we can open the gate
b) Cofirm fact of information: If you don't believe me, talk to Christian. He'll back me up.
Blow up
a) Increas ein size (photography, printing)
b) explode, detonate
c) Become very angry quickly
Break down
a) Something mechanically stops working
b) Talks / negotiations hit problems and stop
c) Become very sad: When I heard of my father's sudden stroke, I broke down.
Break something down
a) Analyze something in detail: When you break down the figures, ...
b) In checmical reactions, one substance causes the destruction of another: Enzymes help to break down fat in the body.
Break even
When expenses and income are equal: To break even, we need to sell another 9 cars this year.
off the top of one's head
without giving it too much thought or without precise knowledge.
jump ship
das Schiff wechseln
This solution works for me, without having to completely jump ship to e.g. yarn.
