Tiêu đề [Springboard] Phrasal Verb List #1 ✅

PHRASAL VERBS LIST | #1 VOCABULARY LEVEL : C2 Word Knuckle down Definition : To focus and start working seriously. Synonym : Buckle down, get down to Example in a sentence : With exams approaching, it's time to knuckle down and study intensively Word Wade through Definition : To do or go through sth challenging with great effort Synonym : power (through), hammer away at Example in a sentence : I had to wade through a mountain of paperwork to find the necessary documents. Word Hammer out Definition : To reach an agreement or solution through negotiation or discussion. Synonym : come to terms with, see eye to eye, thrash out Example in a sentence : After hours of debate, they finally hammered out a compromise.
Word Flesh out Definition : To add more details or information to make something more complete. Synonym : elaborate, expand, intricate, to make perplexing Example in a sentence : The author needed to flesh out the characters to make the story more engaging. Word Segue into Definition : To smoothly transition from one topic or activity to another. Synonym : carry on smoothly Example in a sentence : After discussing the theory, the lecture seamlessly segued into practical examples. Word Cater to Definition : To provide what is needed or desired by a particular person or group. Synonym : to satisfy a demand, gratify, support Example in a sentence : The hotel aims to cater to the diverse preferences of its guests. Word Conk out Definition : To suddenly stop working or functioning. Synonym : break down, crash, malfunctioning, seize up
Example in a sentence : The old computer finally conked out, so we had to get a new one. Word Go off on a tangent Definition : To start talking about a different and unrelated topic. Synonym : beat around the bush, equivocate, talk off-topic Example in a sentence : It's hard to get a firm decision out of him - he's always going off on a tangent. Word Water down Definition : to make an idea or statement less extreme or offensive Synonym : attenuate, weaken, dilute Example in a sentence : Proposed legislation affecting bird-keepers has been watered down to suit the current situation Word Cotton on Definition : To understand or realize something without being told Synonym : dawn on, perceive a meaning Example in a sentence : It took him a while, but eventually, he cottoned on to the new company policies.
Word Square up to Definition : To deal with a difficult situation or challenge Synonym : confront, face Example in a sentence : He had to square up to the reality of the tough decisions that needed to be made. Word Ease off Definition : To decrease in intensity or become less severe. Synonym : calm down, let up, diminish, weaken Example in a sentence : The storm began to ease off, and the rain turned into a drizzle