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on strike |
to stop working because of a disagreement with management (usually over working conditions) |
You can say "go on strike" if you want to state when the strike
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All the workers at the factory are on strike. |
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the lounge area |
the waiting area in a hotel |
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You can wait in the lounge area if you like |
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cross off |
to put a line through something to show that it is no longer important, or the task has been completed |
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We've finished that task, so you can cross it off the list if
you like. |
Transitive phrasal verb - separable |
Transitive phrasal verb - separable |
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You see, the thing is |
expression used when you want to state a problem |
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You see, the thing is, my room is just too small. |
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decorate |
to make something look nicer by attaching things to it. |
Related noun: a decoration |
Let's decorate the Christmas tree. |
verb (transitive) |
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terrace |
a flat area next to a building where people can sit and
relax |
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You can take a seat in the terrace if you like. |
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steam clean |
to clean something using steam. |
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I really need to steam clean my carpet. |
verb (transitive) |
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sopping wet |
very wet |
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I am sopping wet from walking in the rain |
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on display |
to put something somewhere with the intent of it being seen by
other people (usually artwork) |
You can say "go on display" if you want to state when the
display starts |
My painting is on display at the local museum. |
adjective (phrase) |
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spare |
an extra of something that is kept so that it can be used if
needed |
This can be used as a noun or an adjective |
I have a spare bedroom if you'd like to stay the night. |
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restore |
to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. |
Related noun: a restoration |
I like to restore old cars. |
verb (transitive) |
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flyer |
a small piece of paper that is used for advertising. |
This can also be called a circular, a handbill or a
leaflet |
John was handing out flyers yesterday. |
noun (countable) |
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overthrow |
to remove someone from a position of power by force (usually
governments) |
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The government was overthrown |
verb (transitive) |
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lie around |
to leave something somewhere instead of putting it back in its
correct location |
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Don't leave stuff lying around. |
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carry out |
to do and complete (something) |
Usually used with "plan" or "road work") |
They are currently carrying out roadworks near my house |
Transitive phrasal verb - inseparable |
Transitive phrasal verb - inseparable |
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as we speak |
at this very moment |
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The plane is arriving as we speak |
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refuel |
to put more fuel into something |
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The bus is currently being refueled. |
verb (transitive) |
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momentarily |
very soon |
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We will be arriving momentarily. |
adverb of time |
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widen |
to make something wider |
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The road near my house is currently being widened. |
verb (transitive) |
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cathedral |
a big church |
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There is a big cathedral in the middle of the city. |
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patrol somewhere for |
to walk around an area to make sure it is safe |
the first "~" is the location and the second "~" is the
target |
The beach is being patrolled for sharks. |
verb + location + preposition + object |
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hand out |
to give something to someone (usually on the street, like
tissues) |
An easy way to remember this phrasal verb is that it describes
movement. The person is extending their hand out away from
them. |
The guy outside my office is handing out flyers. |
Transitive phrasal verb - separable |
Transitive phrasal verb - separable |
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bring up |
to bring something from a lower position to a higher
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The valet is bringing up my car from the garage. |
Transitive phrasal verb - separable |
Transitive phrasal verb - separable |
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refund |
money given back to a customer who has returned a product |
related verb: refund |
I'd like to get a refund please |
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renovate |
to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building, room, etc.) so that it is back in good condition |
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Let's renovate the house |
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exhibit |
an event where works of art are put on display for people to
view |
"exhibit" is more common in US English, "exhibition" is
acceptable in both US and UK English |
I saw a really interesting exhibit at the museum |
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step |
a flat piece of wood that forms one of the levels of a
staircase |
This noun is always preceded by "the" when the speaker and
listener know what steps are being referred to. |
Just go up the steps. |
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I had the ~ from hell. |
Expression used when you want to say something you experienced was very
bad |
This expression is used with a noun e.g. meeting / holiday /
trip / weekend |
I just had the holiday from hell. |
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a complete waste of time |
something that is pointless doing |
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The whole thing was a complete waste of time. |
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