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What does the phrasal verb 'filter out' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'filter out' mean?
- To produce information
- To analyze the content
- To select and remove unwanted parts (correct)
- To include everything
Which idiom describes something that has not been successfully transferred or expressed?
Which idiom describes something that has not been successfully transferred or expressed?
- Turn the tables
- Lost in the cloud
- Lost in translation (correct)
- Get into the swing of
What is the meaning of the phrase 'brush up'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'brush up'?
- To improve appearance
- To abandon a skill
- To engage in a new skill
- To practice or refresh one's memory (correct)
What does 'phase out' imply?
What does 'phase out' imply?
Which phrasal verb means to persist in following a plan?
Which phrasal verb means to persist in following a plan?
What does the idiom 'turn the tables' mean?
What does the idiom 'turn the tables' mean?
What does 'settle in' refer to?
What does 'settle in' refer to?
Which of the following phrasal verbs means to reduce consumption?
Which of the following phrasal verbs means to reduce consumption?
What does it mean to 'knuckle down' in a context of responsibilities?
What does it mean to 'knuckle down' in a context of responsibilities?
What implication does 'hanging by a thread' convey regarding a situation?
What implication does 'hanging by a thread' convey regarding a situation?
What does it mean to 'run something by' someone?
What does it mean to 'run something by' someone?
Which action best describes 'rushing into' a decision?
Which action best describes 'rushing into' a decision?
What does the idiom 'jack of all trades' imply about a person?
What does the idiom 'jack of all trades' imply about a person?
What does it mean to 'take into account' certain factors?
What does it mean to 'take into account' certain factors?
Which of the following statements about 'love is blind' is accurate?
Which of the following statements about 'love is blind' is accurate?
Which scenario exemplifies 'running out of' something?
Which scenario exemplifies 'running out of' something?
Flashcards
Filter out
Filter out
To remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something.
Plug into
Plug into
To connect something (like a device) to something else, usually to use it.
Settle in
Settle in
To become comfortable and accustomed to a new place or situation.
Brush up on
Brush up on
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Give up
Give up
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Take on
Take on
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Cut down (on)
Cut down (on)
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Slack off
Slack off
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Follow through
Follow through
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Knuckle down
Knuckle down
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Run by
Run by
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Rush into
Rush into
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Think over
Think over
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Look at
Look at
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Take into account
Take into account
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Run out of
Run out of
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Study Notes
PHRASAL VERBS
- Filter out: Remove unnecessary information. Software can filter spam emails.
- Plug into: Connect a phone to a computer for file transfer. Connect a USB drive to a laptop.
- Fine-tune: Improve the quality of something, like sound or software performance.
- Phase out: Stop using older models or versions of something.
- Settle in: Adjust to a new place or job.
IDIOMS
- Lost in the cloud: Data missing during transfer or storage. A file might be missing.
- Turn the tables: Change the situation in one's favor (or against an opponent).
- Lost in translation: A misunderstanding when communicating, or a loss of meaning. Emotions or feelings might be missed.
- Speak the same language: To be able to communicate or understand each other effectively.
- Give up: Stop doing something.
- Run in the family: Traits or characteristics passed down through generations.
- Love is blind: Ignoring flaws or issues in a relationship based on initial attraction.
- Up for grabs: Open to competition for a position, object, or opportunity.
- Up in the air: Plans that are uncertain.
- Get into the swing of: Become accustomed to a routine or task.
OTHER VERBS
- Brush up: Improve existing skills in some area.
- Move back: Return to a place of residence.
- Live on: To live off a small amount of money (or other resource)
- Take on: To embark on or accept something new.
- Stick to: Adhere to a plan, rule, or principle.
- Cut down on: Reduce or decrease consumption of something.
- Take after: Resemble a family member in traits or character.
- Take into account: Consider in decision-making or planning.
- Look up to: Have respect and admiration for someone.
- Stick together: Stay loyal or supportive to friends.
- Care for: Take care of something or someone.
- Knuckle down: Work hard and diligently.
- Run by: Review or discuss something.
- Rush into: Act on something quickly or without proper consideration.
- Think over: Reconsider something carefully.
- Look at: Examine or consider something.
- Follow through: Complete a task or project from start to finish.
- Break down: To stop functioning or cease to operate.
- Use up: Consume or exhaust resources.
- Throw away: Dispose of something.
OTHER
- Jack of all trades: A person skilled in many different areas.
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