verbs of movement
idioms
synonyms
phrasal nouns
various expressions
100

You ..... when you move forward suddenly and powerfully, like when a crowd rushes onto the field to celebrate a big victory.

surge

100

something easy and without problems, like when you finish a project with no issues and everything goes smoothly from start to finish

plain sailing

100

adapt

adjust

100

the result or consequence of an event or situation

outcome

100

He drove ........... to the hospital, hoping to make it in time for the emergency surgery.

at breakneck speed

200

You ... when you walk with long, confident steps, like when you enter a room full of people, ready to give an important speech.

stride

200

to annoy or irritate sb greatly, like when the constant noise from construction outside your window annoys you

drive sb up the wall

200

push

shove

200

an obstacle or delay that prevents progress

setback

200

She was determined to ... in her career, facing every challenge with resilience until she reached her goals.

overcome hurdles

300

You ... when you have an injury or pain in your leg or foot, like when you twist your ankle and have to limp to your seat.

hobble

300

to avoid something or someone intentionally, like when you avoid a busy street with its heavy traffic

steer clear of 

300

stop

cease

300

the beginning or start of something

outset

300

The factory closure had a ...................... on local businesses, leading to job losses in the area.

knock-on effect

400

You ... when you move suddenly and unsteadily, like when the bus jerks forward and you almost lose your balance.

lurch

400

to be in the same difficult situation as someone else, like when you and your coworker are both stuck working overtime to meet a deadline

to be in the same boat

400

hold

clutch

400

a person's attitude or the way they see the future

outlook

400

He accepted the decision with ..., not daring to question the authority of his manager.

meek submission

500

You ... when you struggle to keep your balance, like when you stand on one foot and nearly tip over.

wobble

500

to deceive or trick sb, often for personal gain, like when a scammer pretends to be a friend but secretly steals their money

take sb for a ride

500

let go

relinquish
500

the amount of money spent on something

outlay

500

... to finish the project before the deadline, the team overlooked several important details.

In their frenzy