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What does it mean to 'walk away' from a situation?
What does it mean to 'walk away' from a situation?
What is indicated by the phrase 'walk on eggshells'?
What is indicated by the phrase 'walk on eggshells'?
When someone 'walks out' on a relationship, what does this imply?
When someone 'walks out' on a relationship, what does this imply?
What does the expression 'walk the line' mean?
What does the expression 'walk the line' mean?
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What does 'go back on' refer to?
What does 'go back on' refer to?
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What does it mean to 'come under' pressure?
What does it mean to 'come under' pressure?
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In what context would someone 'go about' doing something?
In what context would someone 'go about' doing something?
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What does 'come down with' typically mean?
What does 'come down with' typically mean?
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What does 'give up on' imply regarding a relationship?
What does 'give up on' imply regarding a relationship?
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What does it mean to 'hang back' in a social setting?
What does it mean to 'hang back' in a social setting?
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When someone 'walks through' a process, what are they doing?
When someone 'walks through' a process, what are they doing?
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What does it mean to 'keep up' with new trends?
What does it mean to 'keep up' with new trends?
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In which scenario would someone 'come across' an old friend?
In which scenario would someone 'come across' an old friend?
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What is indicated by the phrase 'walk the talk'?
What is indicated by the phrase 'walk the talk'?
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What does the phrase 'pack off' imply?
What does the phrase 'pack off' imply?
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What does 'fill in for' mean?
What does 'fill in for' mean?
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Which phrase refers to discarding something as useless?
Which phrase refers to discarding something as useless?
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What is the meaning of 'roll back'?
What is the meaning of 'roll back'?
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What does the expression 'move on' signify?
What does the expression 'move on' signify?
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Which of the following means to stop working or functioning?
Which of the following means to stop working or functioning?
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What does 'ring true' suggest?
What does 'ring true' suggest?
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What is meant by 'pack it in'?
What is meant by 'pack it in'?
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What does 'fill up' mean?
What does 'fill up' mean?
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Which phrase indicates the act of assembling something hastily?
Which phrase indicates the act of assembling something hastily?
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What does 'make up for' mean?
What does 'make up for' mean?
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Which of the following best describes 'get along'?
Which of the following best describes 'get along'?
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What does 'put off' mean?
What does 'put off' mean?
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Which action does 'set aside' refer to?
Which action does 'set aside' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'find fault with'?
What is the meaning of 'find fault with'?
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Which phrase means to 'recover from something'?
Which phrase means to 'recover from something'?
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What does 'put forward' mean?
What does 'put forward' mean?
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What does 'catch up' signify?
What does 'catch up' signify?
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What does 'carry out' mean?
What does 'carry out' mean?
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Which option describes 'bring about'?
Which option describes 'bring about'?
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Which phrase means to 'leave a place or escape'?
Which phrase means to 'leave a place or escape'?
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What does the phrase 'stick together' mean?
What does the phrase 'stick together' mean?
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Which of the following best defines 'drop out'?
Which of the following best defines 'drop out'?
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What does the term 'burn out' refer to?
What does the term 'burn out' refer to?
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Which of these meanings corresponds to 'play down'?
Which of these meanings corresponds to 'play down'?
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What does 'sit back' mean in a casual context?
What does 'sit back' mean in a casual context?
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What is the meaning of 'pick on'?
What is the meaning of 'pick on'?
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Which definition fits 'stand out'?
Which definition fits 'stand out'?
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What does 'show off' mean in a social context?
What does 'show off' mean in a social context?
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Which of these expresses the meaning of 'switch off'?
Which of these expresses the meaning of 'switch off'?
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What concept does 'slip up' convey?
What concept does 'slip up' convey?
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Which of the following best describes 'tie down'?
Which of the following best describes 'tie down'?
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What does 'burst into' commonly mean?
What does 'burst into' commonly mean?
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What concept does 'lay aside' represent?
What concept does 'lay aside' represent?
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Which meaning is associated with 'drop by'?
Which meaning is associated with 'drop by'?
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What does 'shoot down' mean?
What does 'shoot down' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'run away'?
What is the meaning of 'run away'?
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Which of the following describes 'kick back'?
Which of the following describes 'kick back'?
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What does 'stay away from' imply?
What does 'stay away from' imply?
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What is meant by 'head off'?
What is meant by 'head off'?
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What does 'pass on' generally mean?
What does 'pass on' generally mean?
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Which option best describes 'stop off'?
Which option best describes 'stop off'?
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What does 'step aside' imply?
What does 'step aside' imply?
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What does 'fly off the handle' mean?
What does 'fly off the handle' mean?
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Which of these best defines 'run through'?
Which of these best defines 'run through'?
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What is the meaning of 'shoot around'?
What is the meaning of 'shoot around'?
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What does 'knock around' imply?
What does 'knock around' imply?
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What does 'bring up' refer to?
What does 'bring up' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'hold off'?
What is the meaning of 'hold off'?
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What does the phrase 'take apart' imply?
What does the phrase 'take apart' imply?
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What action does 'hit back' denote?
What action does 'hit back' denote?
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Which option correctly defines 'see to'?
Which option correctly defines 'see to'?
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What is the primary meaning of 'lie down'?
What is the primary meaning of 'lie down'?
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What does 'bring down' imply?
What does 'bring down' imply?
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The phrase 'speak out' signifies which of the following?
The phrase 'speak out' signifies which of the following?
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What does 'hold back' mean?
What does 'hold back' mean?
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Which of these defines 'bring out'?
Which of these defines 'bring out'?
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What does 'take after' mean in a familial context?
What does 'take after' mean in a familial context?
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What action does 'look into' depict?
What action does 'look into' depict?
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What does 'talk into' signify?
What does 'talk into' signify?
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Study Notes
Verbs of Movement and Action
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Walking: Includes various nuanced meanings:
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walk about: moving casually without direction -
walk away: leaving a situation, often to avoid conflict -
walk away with: winning something easily -
walk back: returning to a place on foot -
walk in: entering a place casually or unexpectedly -
walk into: entering a place, often by mistake -
walk off: leaving suddenly, often angrily -
walk off with: stealing something -
walk on: continuing to walk without stopping -
walk out: leaving suddenly, often in protest -
walk out on: abandoning someone or something -
walk over: treating someone poorly, taking advantage -
walk through: practicing or explaining step-by-step -
walk up: approaching on foot -
walk up to: coming closer on foot -
walk a mile in someone's shoes: trying to understand their perspective -
walk all over someone: treating someone poorly -
walk arm in arm: walking closely, linked arms
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Going: Often implies a purpose or destination:
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go about: starting/continuing an action -
go after: pursuing something -
go against: opposing something -
go ahead: proceeding or starting -
go along: accompanying someone/agreeing -
go along with: agreeing to a plan -
go around: circulating or spreading -
go away: leaving/disappearing -
go back: returning to a place/state -
go back on: breaking a promise -
go by: passing in time/relying on guidance -
go down: decreasing, happening, being remembered -
go down with: becoming ill -
go for: trying to achieve or choose -
go in: entering a place -
go in for: participating in, showing interest -
go off: exploding, making a noise, malfunctioning -
go on: continuing, happening -
go out: leaving a place or socializing -
go over: reviewing/examining -
go through: experiencing something difficult/searching thoroughly -
go under: failing, becoming bankrupt -
go up: increasing/being built -
go with: matching or suiting -
go without: managing without something
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Coming: Implying movement towards a point:
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come about: happening, occurring -
come across: encountering by chance -
come after: pursuing someone -
come along: accompanying, showing progress -
come apart: breaking into pieces -
come around: changing opinion, recovering consciousness -
come back: returning to a place/situation -
come back to: being remembered or revisited -
come by: obtaining or visiting briefly -
come down: decreasing, falling -
come down on: criticizing harshly -
come down with: becoming ill -
come forward: volunteering oneself -
come from: originating -
come in: entering a place/arriving -
come into: inheriting/acquiring something -
come off: succeeding/detaching -
come on: encouraging, indicating progress -
come out: being revealed/published -
come over: visiting someone/being overwhelmed -
come through: successfully completing/delivering -
come to: regaining consciousness/reaching a decision -
come up: being mentioned/arising -
come up with: thinking of a solution
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Other Verb Groups:
- Hanging, Keeping, Doing, Giving, Making, Getting, Finding, Setting, Carrying, Putting, Cutting, Selling, Sending, Catching, Bringing, Holding, Laying, Picking, Playing, Tying, Standing, Slipping, Showing, Sitting, Shooting, Running, Stopping, Staying, Knocking, Flying, Rubbing, Stepping, Having, Passing, Packing, Filling, Throwing, Rolling, Starting, Moving, Ringing.
Additional Notes
- Many verbs have multiple meanings. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning in a sentence.
- Idiomatic expressions often involve these verbs and their nuances. e.g.
walk the walk,walk the plank.
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Explore the various meanings and uses of verbs related to movement and action. This quiz covers the nuanced interpretations and idiomatic expressions of walking in different contexts. Test your understanding and enhance your vocabulary with this engaging language quiz.
