Phrasal Verbs
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Meaning: be too tired to do any more.
Example: He was done in after working the night shift. Read more ➺
Meaning: a period of decline or reduction
Example: With his health on the wane, the coal worker had to take better care of himself. Read more ➺
Meaning: meet someone by accident
Example: While cleaning my house, I ran across a book I'd lost. Read more ➺
Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket
Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read more ➺
Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible
Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read more ➺
Meaning: Finally reach a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly.
Example: They ate so much that they ended up feeling ill for the rest of the day. (result/outcome) Read more ➺
Meaning: use courage, reserve, nerve or strength to achieve something
Example: He had to call on all his strength to get to the finals. Read more ➺
Meaning: refuse entry to somewhere
Example: His job application was turned aside when they saw his criminal record. Read more ➺
Meaning: to remove something or someone
Example: He finally got rid of the door to door salesman, by saying he had to go out. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become hostile or opposed to someone, often after a period of support or friendship.
Example: The citizens started to turn against the government after a series of broken promises. Read more ➺
