Idioms Definitions
To stop something from happening
pull the plug
To wait or to maintain a grip
hold on
2 phrasal verbs you would use to talk about clothing
PUT ON
TRY ON
To accept a challenge, task, or responsibility
take on
To share important or surprising information
break the news
To be the center of attention
in the spotlight
To activate or start a device
turn on
assume a particular expression, accent, etc
put on
To use something as a foundation to develop further
build on
What happens in private or out of public view
behind the scenes
To present information in a biased way to influence opinion
spin a story
To ask someone to do something
call on
Your friend isn't in school and you are worried that they are very sick. You send them a text to see what's going on. When you text them, what are you doing?
To give something to someone or transmit information
pass on
To watch or listen to a program
tune in
To exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
blow out of proportion
To board a vehicle and to have a good relationship with someone
get on
Your classmate scored a 10 on the exam and you scored a 7. They see your score and laugh and say "Maybe you should study next time and you could get a 10 like me." What are they doing?
looking down on you
To direct attention somewhere specific
Information spread by people talking to each other
word of mouth
The overall view or situation
big picture
To make up for lost time or missed work
catch up on
You are at a restaurant with your friend and you don't have enough money to pay for your food. "Don't worry," your friend says. "You can ___ ___ me to help you out."
count on / depend on
To return to a previous activity
get back on
To attract the most attention or be the most impressive even if you don't seem like the most important person in a situation
to steal the show