Phrasal Verbs
What does COME TO TERMS WITH mean? Give me an example
__________________
Ella’s attitude is incredibly refreshing; she’s always so _____________________________ and handles challenges with a smile, making everyone around her feel positive.
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
What does SLENDER mean?
(of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin. Used as a compliment for women.
They ( WORKED ) on the merger for months, and now they ( FINALISE) the deal.
They had/have been working on the merger for months, and now they have finalised the deal.
What does it mean to call a topic a MINEFIELD
Full of possible, unexpected problems.
What does GET ALONG mean? Give me an example
_________________________
Despite being new to the company, Sarah quickly learned the ropes with the help of Tom, who’s an ________________________ at navigating the corporate maze.
OLD HAND
What does NAGGING mean?
(of a person) constantly harassing someone to do something.
"I wanted to get away from my nagging parents"
She ( SAVE ) enough money for the down payment by June last year, and by next year, she ( PAY) off half of her mortgage.
She had saved enough money for the down payment by June last year, and by next year, she will have paid off half of her mortgage.
What does the suffix PROOF mean?
Protection against i.e. fireproof
What does TAKE ISSUE WITH mean? Give me an example
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During our lunch break, Emma couldn’t resist asking about every detail of our weekend plans. It’s not that we mind, but sometimes she comes off as a bit of a __________________.
NOSEY PARKER / STICKY BEAK
What is a TANTRUM?
They ( RENOVATE ) their house for months, and they ( MAKE ) significant progress in updating the kitchen.
They’ve been renovating their house for months, and they have made significant progress in updating the kitchen.
What does SHRUG mean?
_____________
What does MAKE AMENDS mean? Give me an example
_________________
Despite being the CEO of the business, Lisa remains remarkably ____________________________. She’s always ready to lend a hand and chat with employees casually.
What is a GRANT?
a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose.
"a research grant"
I ( COMPLETE ) all my assignments for this week, and by the end of the month, I ( FINISH ) the entire project.
I've completed all my assignments for this week, and by the end of the month, I will have finished the entire project.
What is the difference between SLIP and TRIP
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What does IRON OUT mean? Give me an example
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The party was going great until Mark showed up and started complaining about everything. He was such a ____________________________ that the fun quickly fizzled out.
WET BLANKET
What does PORTLY mean?
having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man).
"a portly little man with a bowler hat"
I ( VISIT ) Japan several times for work, but before I ( START ) this job, I ( NEVER TRAVELLED) outside my country.
I've visited Japan several times for work, but before I started this job, I had never travelled outside my country.
Too humid and hot