Phrasal Verbs
move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
keep up with
the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable
downside
openly resist or refuse to obey
defy
fall asleep easily, especially without intending to
drop off
for the present; until some other arrangement is made
for the time being
If you _____ __ a promise, agreement, decision, or principle, you do what you said you would do, or do not change your mind.
stick to
a feature that renders something less acceptable, a problem
drawback
look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something
peer
gradually relax after doing something that has made you tired or worried
wind down
a small chance
glimmer of hope
freak out
something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing
setback
1. to fire or explode a gun,
2. to cause a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry in someone
The racial killings at the weekend have ______a wave of protests.
trigger
the situation or condition of suffering from a lack of sleep
sleep deprivation
the core, central or essential part of an issue or problem
the heart of the problem
get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.
"the waste is __________ ___ in the North Sea"
dispose of
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.
shortcoming
to go before; precede
forego
a very short nap
shut-eye
Something that has caused you to start considering or pondering a particular topic.
it got me thinking
button up
cheerful; optimistic
upbeat
go without (something desirable).
forgo
make someone, especially a child, comfortable in bed by by pulling the covers up round them
thuck someone up
If there are __ ________ for something such as an investment or a challenge, nobody is willing to accept it.
no takers