Phrasal Verbs
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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 ➺
Meaning: To make someone annoyed or angry.
Example: The repeated delays in the project really tick off the clients and make them lose confidence. Read more ➺
Meaning: To think about something carefully and slowly before making a decision.
Example: She decided to mull over the job offer before accepting it. Read more ➺
Meaning: It means that someone did not understand the remark or joke.
Example: She seems like a very smart lady, but my sense of humor seems to be lost on her. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have a disagreement or quarrel with someone and stop being friendly. (fall out, falling-out)
Example: They fell out over money and haven't spoken since. Read more ➺
Meaning: to meet someone
Example: The men had never come across a failure and hence did not know how to deal with it. Read more ➺
Meaning: Abandon a person or responsibility suddenly or unfairly.
Example: He walked out on his wife and two kids without a word. Read more ➺
Meaning: Spend time idly or lazily with no specific purpose or activity.
Example: After a long week, I just want to veg out on the couch and binge-watch my favorite series. Read more ➺
