18. Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs 4 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Why do people act on instinct?
To take action based on feelings rather than logic. | Actuar por instinto.
What happens when someone backs up their claim?
They provide evidence or support. | Respaldar una afirmación.
What does it mean to bail out a company?
To provide financial help to prevent failure. | Rescatar financieramente.
Why do ideas come into play?
They start to become relevant or influential. | Empezar a influir o tener efecto.
What does it mean to come to terms with a loss?
To accept or make peace with something. | Aceptar una pérdida.
Why do issues crop up unexpectedly?
To appear or happen suddenly. | Surgir de forma imprevista.
What happens when people dig into a topic?
They investigate it deeply. | Investigar a fondo.
What does it mean to drag out a process?
To prolong something unnecessarily. | Alargar innecesariamente.
Why might someone ease off their efforts?
To reduce intensity or pressure. | Disminuir el esfuerzo.
What happens when you face up to a problem?
To confront or accept a difficult situation. | Enfrentar un problema.
What does it mean to fall behind on payments?
To become late in doing something. | Atrasarse en pagos.
Why do people get around the rules?
To find ways to avoid obeying them. | Evadir o esquivar reglas.
What happens when you hit on a solution?
To find or think of something by chance. | Dar con una solución.
What does it mean to jot down notes?
To write something quickly. | Anotar rápidamente.
Why do teams keep up the pace?
To continue at the same speed or level. | Mantener el ritmo.
What happens when someone lets off steam?
They release stress or frustration. | Liberar tensiones.
What does it mean to live up to expectations?
To meet expectations or standards. | Estar a la altura.
Why do companies move ahead with plans?
To proceed or continue. | Avanzar con planes.
What happens when people opt out of something?
They choose not to participate. | Optar por no participar.
What does it mean to pass on an opportunity?
To decline or skip something. | Rechazar una oportunidad.
Why do speakers ramble on during talks?
To talk too much without focus. | Hablar sin parar o sin rumbo.
What happens when a product sells out?
It is completely bought and unavailable. | Agotarse.
What does it mean to size up a situation?
To assess or evaluate quickly. | Evaluar rápidamente.
Why do people sleep on big decisions?
To delay action to think carefully. | Meditar antes de decidir.
