Phrasal verbs
To make an arrangement with someone to do something knowing that the time or date may need to be changed
pencil in
A synonym to engrossing, very interesting, fascinating, and intriguing; at the same time, it can be a synonym to convincing and persuasive
compelling
The party was nothing to write home ___________. I should have stayed in.
about
To obtain information by questioning someone who is better informed about a subject than oneself
pick one's brain
To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
tell off
The opposite to criticised, unacknowledged, unsung
acclaimed
Her eyes quickly became accustomed ___________ the dark.
to
To understand that something is likely to be untrue or incorrect
Take sth with a grain of salt
If a machine does not perform as well as it should, it ....
act up
Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
vague
The kitchen is crying out ____________ a coat of paint.
for
To be what everyone is talking about
be talk of the town
To decide that a planned event will not happen, or to end an activity because it is no longer useful or possible
call off
He experienced the a___________ of divorce after 10 years of marriage.
anguish
I think she heard about the job ____________ word of mouth.
by
Something causes problems and difficulties at first but later you realize that it was the best thing that could have happened
a blessing in disguise
To fail to happen
fall through
An insulting remark that is intended to make someone look stupid
jibe
Our two cats are so alike, I can never tell one __________ the other.
from
To do something that prevents a plan or activity from succeeding
throw a (monkey) wrench in the works