Phrasal Verb
Go Over
Definition: To review or examine something carefully.
Example: Let’s go over the report before submitting it.
Get a Grip
To calm down or regain control.
Example: Get a grip, it’s not that big of a deal.
Wind Down
Definition: To relax after a period of stress or activity, or to gradually reduce intensity.
Example (Relax): After a long day, she enjoys winding down with a good book.
Example (Reduce intensity): The factory will wind down production at the end of the year.
Go the extra mile
To do more than what is expected.
Example: He always goes the extra mile to help his colleagues.
Wrap Up
Definition: To finish or conclude something.
Example: Let’s wrap up this meeting so we can leave on time.
Narrow Down
Definition: To reduce the number of options or possibilities.
Example: We’ve narrowed down the list of candidates to three people.
Blow Off
To ignore or avoid someone or something.
Example: He blew off our plans and went to a different party.
Hinge On
Definition: To depend entirely on something.
Example: The success of the project hinges on the team’s ability to meet the deadline.
Fish out of water
To feel uncomfortable or out of place.
Example: He felt like a fish out of water at the formal dinner.
Clear Up
Definition: To resolve confusion, clarify, or make something clean.
Example (Clarify): The teacher cleared up the misunderstanding during the lesson.
Example (Clean): We need to clear up the living room before the guests arrive.
Come around
Definition: To change your opinion or recover consciousness.
Example (Change opinion): He didn’t like the idea at first, but he came around after hearing the benefits.
Example (Regain consciousness): She fainted but came around after a few minutes.
Over It
Tired of something or no longer interested.
Example: I’m over it, let’s move on.
Put Up With
Definition: To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
Example: I don’t know how she puts up with his constant complaints.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
Don’t assume something will happen until it does.
Example: You might get the job, but don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
Step Up
Definition: To take responsibility or take action, especially in a challenging situation.
Example: When the manager was absent, she stepped up and took charge.
Bounce Back
Definition: To recover from a setback or difficult situation.
Example: After losing his job, he bounced back quickly and found a better opportunity.
Lit
Fun, exciting, or impressive.
Example: The party last night was lit!
Pull Off
Definition: To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.
Example: Despite the challenges, the team pulled off a victory in the final minutes.
Cut to the chase
To get to the point without wasting time.
Example: Let’s cut to the chase and talk about the main issue.
Fall Back On
Definition: To use something as a backup or last resort.
Example: If the plan fails, we’ll have to fall back on our savings.
Fall Apart
Fall apart
Definition: To break into pieces or become emotionally upset or unable to cope.
Example (Literal): The old chair started to fall apart after years of use.
Example (Figurative): She fell apart when she heard the bad news.
In the Loop
Being aware of the latest information.
Example: Keep me in the loop about the meeting.
Follow Through
Definition: To complete something that has been started.
Example: She promised to help with the project, but she never followed through.
By the book
Following rules or procedures exactly.
Example: The team always does things by the book.
Drag on
Definition: To continue for longer than necessary or expected.
Example: The meeting dragged on for hours with no resolution.