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What does it mean to 'back down' in the context of an argument?
What does it mean to 'back down' in the context of an argument?
- To withdraw one's opinion or concede defeat (correct)
- To reinforce one's stance
- To attack verbally
- To escalate tensions further
What does the phrase 'back into' imply when referring to driving?
What does the phrase 'back into' imply when referring to driving?
- To turn around in a narrow road
- To collide with another vehicle
- To exit a space quickly
- To park a vehicle using reverse (correct)
Which action does 'bail out' NOT refer to?
Which action does 'bail out' NOT refer to?
- Rescuing someone from financial troubles
- Providing assistance during a crisis
- Helping a friend with a project (correct)
- Paying to release someone from jail
What does it mean to 'bear with' someone?
What does it mean to 'bear with' someone?
Which definition best fits 'block off'?
Which definition best fits 'block off'?
What does it mean when something 'blows over'?
What does it mean when something 'blows over'?
What does 'back out' imply in terms of commitments?
What does 'back out' imply in terms of commitments?
What does 'band together' mean in a social context?
What does 'band together' mean in a social context?
What does the phrase 'break away' imply?
What does the phrase 'break away' imply?
Which phrase describes the act of stopping an ongoing discussion?
Which phrase describes the act of stopping an ongoing discussion?
What does 'bump into' mean in a social context?
What does 'bump into' mean in a social context?
When one 'burns out,' what is implied?
When one 'burns out,' what is implied?
What does 'break down' signify when used regarding a vehicle?
What does 'break down' signify when used regarding a vehicle?
What does the phrase 'bring off' mean?
What does the phrase 'bring off' mean?
The phrase 'break free' suggests what action?
The phrase 'break free' suggests what action?
What does 'boot up' refer to?
What does 'boot up' refer to?
What does 'boil down to' indicate?
What does 'boil down to' indicate?
What action does 'bottle out' describe?
What action does 'bottle out' describe?
Flashcards
Back away
Back away
To move backwards, usually in fear or dislike.
Back down
Back down
To withdraw from a disagreement or argument, often after realizing you are wrong.
Back into
Back into
To reverse a vehicle into a specific area, like a parking space.
Back off
Back off
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Back onto
Back onto
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Back out
Back out
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Back up
Back up
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Back up
Back up
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Bottle out
Bottle out
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Break away from
Break away from
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Break free
Break free
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Break in/into
Break in/into
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Break in on
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Study Notes
Verb Phrases: "Back"
- Back away: Move backwards, typically in fear or dislike.
- Back down: Withdraw; concede defeat; stop defending an opinion.
- Back into: Reverse a vehicle into a space; hit something while reversing.
- Back off: Retreat; abandon an intention; lessen aggression.
- Back onto: Reverse a vehicle onto something; overlook something from behind.
- Back out: Not keep a promise; withdraw from an agreement; drive a vehicle out of a place in reverse
- Back up: Give support; make a copy of a file/document for security.
Verb Phrases: "Bail"
- Bail out: Pay money to release someone from jail; rescue from financial problems.
Verb Phrases: "Band"
- Band together: Unite in a group.
Verb Phrases: "Bank"
- Bank on: Base hopes on someone/something.
Verb Phrases: "Bargain"
- Bargain for: Expect; be prepared for.
Verb Phrases: "Bear"
- Bear out: Confirm.
- Bear with: Be patient.
Verb Phrases: "Beef"
- Beef up: Improve or make more substantial.
Verb Phrases: "Black"
- Black out: Faint; lose consciousness.
Verb Phrases: "Block"
- Block off: Separate using a barrier.
- Block up: Fill a passage or opening.
Verb Phrases: "Blow"
- Blow over: Disappear without serious effects.
- Blow up: Be destroyed by explosion.
Verb Phrases: "Bog"
- Bog down: Get caught up in something and be unable to make progress.
Verb Phrases: "Boil"
- Boil down to: Be reduced to the main reason or essential part.
Verb Phrases: "Book"
- Book into: Arrange to stay somewhere.
Verb Phrases: "Boot"
- Boot up: Start a computer by loading an operating system.
Verb Phrases: "Bottle"
- Bottle out: Become too afraid and fail to do something you intended.
Verb Phrases: "Break"
- Break away: Escape from captivity; leave and become independent.
- Break down: Malfunction; lose control of emotions; divide into parts.
- Break free: Detach from a physical hold.
- Break in/into: Enter by force to steal; interrupt unexpectedly.
- Break in on: Interrupt unexpectedly.
- Break off: Stop, discontinue; stop speaking.
- Break out: Start suddenly; escape from captivity.
- Break through: Force a way through something.
- Break up: Separate into pieces; end (relation, marriage).
- Break with: Discontinue something or do it differently.
Verb Phrases: "Bring"
- Bring about: Cause something to happen.
- Bring off: Succeed in doing something difficult.
- Bring up: Raise a child; mention something.
Verb Phrases: "Brush"
- Brush up on: Improve or refresh knowledge of something.
Verb Phrases: "Bump"
- Bump into: Meet unexpectedly.
Verb Phrases: "Burn"
- Burn out: Stop functioning; become exhausted from work/stress.
Verb Phrases: "Butt"
- Butt in (on): Interrupt impolitely.
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