Phrasal Verbs
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Meaning: To use something to your advantage, especially in a way that feels unfair or manipulative.
Example: He tried to trade on people's emotions to get their support. Read more ➺
Meaning: To meet expectations or be as good as people hoped.
Example: The new movie didn't live up to the excitement created by the trailers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Suddenly stop or halt an action, plan, or process. (figurative)
Example: After the budget cuts, management jammed on the brakes and suspended all new projects. (figurative) Read more ➺
Meaning: To resist or refuse to give in.
Example: The small town managed to hold out against the enemy until help arrived. Read more ➺
Meaning: To look like a parent or family member in appearances, personality, or behavior.
Example: She takes after her mother in both kindness and appearance. Read more ➺
Meaning: To achieve success or prove one’s ability.
Example: After the faulty delivery, the company promised to make good by sending a replacement. Read more ➺
Meaning: To solve a problem or difficulty.
Example: She finally managed to work out the answer to the puzzle. Read more ➺
Meaning: To calm down or relax after being upset, angry, or stressed.
Example: When the argument got heated, her friend told her to chill out and not take things so seriously. Read more ➺
Meaning: To prepare for a fight, argument, or confrontation.
Example: The two rivals began to square off as the crowd gathered around them. Read more ➺
Meaning: To withdraw from a position, claim, or argument; to yield or surrender.
Example: Sarah backed down when she saw her facts were wrong. Read more ➺
