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What does the phrasal verb 'shake off' imply in the context of mistakes?
What does the phrasal verb 'shake off' imply in the context of mistakes?
Which phrase best exemplifies the meaning of 'high standards'?
Which phrase best exemplifies the meaning of 'high standards'?
What does 'big decision' imply?
What does 'big decision' imply?
When someone is described as a 'heavy drinker,' what does this mean?
When someone is described as a 'heavy drinker,' what does this mean?
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What does the adjective 'light' signify when referring to a sleeper?
What does the adjective 'light' signify when referring to a sleeper?
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In the context of following another word, what is a collocation?
In the context of following another word, what is a collocation?
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What does 'heavy traffic' imply?
What does 'heavy traffic' imply?
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What does the expression 'big money' refer to?
What does the expression 'big money' refer to?
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What does 'little time' suggest?
What does 'little time' suggest?
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What does 'high tech' mean?
What does 'high tech' mean?
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What is meant by 'big surprise'?
What is meant by 'big surprise'?
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What might a coach mean by saying 'we need to shake it off'?
What might a coach mean by saying 'we need to shake it off'?
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What does 'heavy rain' indicate?
What does 'heavy rain' indicate?
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Which of the following collocations uses the adjective 'little' correctly?
Which of the following collocations uses the adjective 'little' correctly?
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What does it mean to skim through something?
What does it mean to skim through something?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'gloss over'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'gloss over'?
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If a strategy did not pan out, what does that imply?
If a strategy did not pan out, what does that imply?
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What does it mean to drift off?
What does it mean to drift off?
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What does it mean to dip into a fund?
What does it mean to dip into a fund?
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What does 'pick up' generally imply in informal learning?
What does 'pick up' generally imply in informal learning?
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If someone has 'drifted off' during a presentation, what is likely true?
If someone has 'drifted off' during a presentation, what is likely true?
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When a budget item is said to be 'glossed over', what does this indicate?
When a budget item is said to be 'glossed over', what does this indicate?
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What does it mean when a renovation project has not 'panned out'?
What does it mean when a renovation project has not 'panned out'?
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Why might someone 'dip into' their savings?
Why might someone 'dip into' their savings?
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How can one 'pick up' a new skill according to the examples provided?
How can one 'pick up' a new skill according to the examples provided?
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In what situation might someone likely 'drift off'?
In what situation might someone likely 'drift off'?
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What can be inferred if a strategy 'pans out' successfully?
What can be inferred if a strategy 'pans out' successfully?
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If someone frequently 'glosses over' certain family issues, it suggests that they are likely to:
If someone frequently 'glosses over' certain family issues, it suggests that they are likely to:
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
- Skim through: Review something quickly without detail. Opposite of "comb through".
- Gloss over: Briefly mention something without detail, often to avoid discussing it thoroughly.
- Pan out: Have a successful outcome. If something doesn't pan out, it's unsuccessful.
- Drift off: Gradually become less focused or fall asleep unintentionally. Related to "mind wanders."
- Dip into: Spend a portion of a reserve or saving, often temporarily.
- Pick up: Learn something informally or casually through exposure, not instruction.
- Shake off: Get rid of a problem or mistake and move on.
Adjective-Noun Collocations
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High:
- High school: A stage in education.
- High ground: An elevated position.
- High-tech: Advanced technology.
- High standards: High expectations.
- High degree of certainty: Strong belief.
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Big:
- Big mistake: A significant error.
- Big surprise: A significant or unexpected surprise.
- Big deal: Something important.
- Big decision: An important decision.
- Big money: A lot of money.
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Little:
- Little boy/girl: Young children.
- Little thought: Not much thought given.
- Little bit: A small amount.
- Little time: Limited time available.
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Heavy:
- Heavy drinker/smoker: A person who drinks/smokes a lot.
- Heavy traffic: Lots of cars.
- Heavy rain: A lot of rain.
- Heavy sleeper: Someone who's hard to wake up.
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Light:
- Light Drinker/smoker: Consumes drinks/smoke in moderate amounts.
- Light sleeper: Someone easily woken by noise.
- Light rain: A small amount of rain.
- Light breeze: A gentle wind.
- Light shade: A pale color.
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Strong:
- Strong argument: A persuasive argument.
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Test your understanding of common phrasal verbs and adjective-noun collocations. This quiz covers various expressions that are essential for fluency in English. Improve your vocabulary and contextual usage with this engaging challenge.