14b Flashcards
(27 cards)
1
Q
Talk about
A
- Gossip about sth
- Consider
2
Q
Talk at
A
Speak to sb without listening to their replies
3
Q
Talk back
A
Reply rudely
4
Q
Talk down to
A
Speak to sb as if they’re less clever than oneself
5
Q
Talk into
A
Persuade sb to do sth
6
Q
Talk out
A
Settle a problem by talking
7
Q
Talk out of
A
Persuade sb not to do sth
8
Q
Talk round
A
Persuade sb to agree to sth
9
Q
Tell against
A
Spoil chances of success
10
Q
Tell apart
A
Distinguish
11
Q
Tell off
A
Scold/reprimand
12
Q
Think of
A
Take sth into account
13
Q
Think out
A
Prepare plans carefully
14
Q
Think over
A
Reflect upon sth before making a decision
15
Q
Think up
A
Invent or devise sth
16
Q
Turn away
A
Refuse admittance to sb
17
Q
Turn down
A
- Reject an offer
- Reduce heat
18
Q
Turn in
A
Go to bed
19
Q
Turn sb in
A
Report to the authorities
20
Q
Turn into
A
Convert, change
21
Q
Turn off
A
Switch off
22
Q
Turn on
A
Switch on
23
Q
Turn out
A
- Assemble as a crowd
- Produce
- Prove to be
24
Q
Turn over
A
Fall on one side
25
Turn sth over (in one's mind)
Think carefully about sth
26
Turn to
Go to sb for help
27
Turn up
1. Arrive
2. Increase volume
