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What does the phrase 'make a point of' imply?
What does the phrase 'make a point of' imply?
When someone 'makes peace with' another person, what does this mean?
When someone 'makes peace with' another person, what does this mean?
The phrase 'do a number on' typically refers to what?
The phrase 'do a number on' typically refers to what?
What does 'do your part' indicate?
What does 'do your part' indicate?
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Which phrase encourages someone to act according to their desires without external pressure?
Which phrase encourages someone to act according to their desires without external pressure?
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What is the meaning of 'do your best'?
What is the meaning of 'do your best'?
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How is 'do your worst' typically used in conversation?
How is 'do your worst' typically used in conversation?
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Making peace with a situation refers to what?
Making peace with a situation refers to what?
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In the context of responsibility, what does 'do your own thing' imply?
In the context of responsibility, what does 'do your own thing' imply?
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What does the phrase 'have a one-track mind' imply?
What does the phrase 'have a one-track mind' imply?
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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'do a number on' in a psychological context?
Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'do a number on' in a psychological context?
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Which example illustrates the use of 'do your part' effectively?
Which example illustrates the use of 'do your part' effectively?
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What is a potential consequence of failing to 'make amends'?
What is a potential consequence of failing to 'make amends'?
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What does the phrase 'to have your hands tied' imply?
What does the phrase 'to have your hands tied' imply?
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What is meant by having a 'one-track mind'?
What is meant by having a 'one-track mind'?
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Which of the following best describes 'to have mixed feelings'?
Which of the following best describes 'to have mixed feelings'?
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What does 'to have an in with someone' generally mean?
What does 'to have an in with someone' generally mean?
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In what context is 'presence of mind' used?
In what context is 'presence of mind' used?
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What does the phrasal verb 'pull off' mean in a successful context?
What does the phrasal verb 'pull off' mean in a successful context?
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What does it suggest if someone has an 'inn' with a person?
What does it suggest if someone has an 'inn' with a person?
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What does it mean to say someone is 'sabotaging their productivity'?
What does it mean to say someone is 'sabotaging their productivity'?
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What does 'take off' mean when referring to a business or store?
What does 'take off' mean when referring to a business or store?
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When someone says they have 'feelings', what does this generally indicate?
When someone says they have 'feelings', what does this generally indicate?
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What is a common use for the phrase 'one-track mind' in casual conversations?
What is a common use for the phrase 'one-track mind' in casual conversations?
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What can 'presence of mind' directly influence in an emergency?
What can 'presence of mind' directly influence in an emergency?
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What is the outcome of having an 'inn' with a manager in a work context?
What is the outcome of having an 'inn' with a manager in a work context?
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What does it mean when a career is said to 'take off'?
What does it mean when a career is said to 'take off'?
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'put off'?
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'put off'?
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What does it mean to 'turn around' a business?
What does it mean to 'turn around' a business?
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What does the phrase 'call off' imply?
What does the phrase 'call off' imply?
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What does it mean to 'catch up on' something?
What does it mean to 'catch up on' something?
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What does it mean to 'blurt out' something?
What does it mean to 'blurt out' something?
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What is the connotation of the phrase 'having a big mouth'?
What is the connotation of the phrase 'having a big mouth'?
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What does 'comb through' imply when analyzing something?
What does 'comb through' imply when analyzing something?
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Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'call off'?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'call off'?
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Which statement describes the meaning of 'turn around' in a personal skill context?
Which statement describes the meaning of 'turn around' in a personal skill context?
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What does it imply if someone has put off scheduling an important event?
What does it imply if someone has put off scheduling an important event?
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How can one 'catch up on' their lessons effectively?
How can one 'catch up on' their lessons effectively?
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If someone blurts something out during a formal meeting, what does that suggest?
If someone blurts something out during a formal meeting, what does that suggest?
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Study Notes
Phrases with "make"
- Make amends: To apologize and try to repair a wrong done to someone.
- Make a point of: To emphasize or highlight something as important. Examples from the text include calling parents weekly, offering employees professional development, never interfering in personal affairs, and easing neighbor's burdens.
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Make peace with:
- Person: Stop fighting or disagreeing and work towards peaceful coexistence.
- Thing: Accept something that is worrying or annoying. Examples: accepting a career path won't happen, accepting lack of accountability.
Phrases with "do"
- Do a number on: To harm someone or something, negatively. Can refer to physical, psychological, or general harm.
- Do one's part: To do what one is responsible for doing or capable of. Example: helping with chores, environmental protection efforts.
- Do your own thing: To do what you want, regardless of others' opinions.
- Do your best: To make the greatest effort possible.
- Do your worst: To do the most unpleasant or harmful thing possible. Often used in confrontations or competitions.
Phrases with "have"
- Have a one-track mind: To only think about one particular thing. Doesn't always mean thinking about sex, but there is a possible sexual innuendo.
- Have an in with: To establish a connection with someone in a position of authority, often for networking or future opportunities.
- Have feelings: To feel pleased and displeased at the same time. Example: mixed feelings about something.
- Have a presence of mind: Ability to make good decisions and react quickly/calmly in a difficult situation or emergency.
- Have your hands tied: To be unable to act freely because of a law, rule, or restriction.
Phrasal Verbs
- Pull off: To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.
- Take off: To become successful or popular.
- Put off: To delay or postpone doing something.
- Turn around: To change a business plan or system from not successful to successful.
- Call off: To cancel something planned or scheduled.
- Catch up on: To do something that hasn't been done recently (e.g., lessons, chores).
- Blur out: To say something suddenly without thinking, often something that shouldn't have been said.
- Comb through: To analyze or review something carefully and completely.
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Explore the meanings and usages of common English phrases that start with 'make' and 'do'. This quiz covers phrases that denote actions and intentions. Perfect for improving your vocabulary and understanding of idiomatic expressions.
