21. Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs 7 Flashcards
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Why do people brush off criticism?
To ignore or dismiss it casually. | Ignorar o restar importancia a la crítica.
What happens when projects cave in under pressure?
They collapse or fail. | Colapsar bajo presión.
What does it mean to crack up under stress?
To suffer a breakdown. | Colapsar emocionalmente.
Why do people drag their feet on decisions?
To delay or procrastinate deliberately. | Postergar deliberadamente.
What happens when ideas dry up?
They disappear or become scarce. | Agotarse las ideas.
What does it mean to fend off competition?
To defend against rivals. | Defenderse de la competencia.
Why do some teams gang up on one member?
To unite against someone unfairly. | Unirse contra alguien.
What happens when a message gets across clearly?
It is well understood. | Se transmite claramente.
What does it mean to hype up a product?
To promote it with exaggerated enthusiasm. | Promocionar con exageración.
Why do people kick around an idea?
To discuss it informally. | Conversar una idea de forma informal.
What happens when you let up on effort?
You reduce pressure or intensity. | Aflojar el esfuerzo.
What does it mean to mull over a proposal?
To think about it carefully. | Meditar una propuesta.
Why do some tasks pile up quickly?
Because they accumulate over time. | Acumularse.
What happens when tempers flare?
People become suddenly angry. | Estallar en ira.
What does it mean to play down a failure?
To minimize its importance. | Restar importancia a un fracaso.
Why do companies ramp up production?
To increase output. | Aumentar la producción.
What happens when someone rounds off a speech?
They finish it smoothly. | Cerrar o concluir con elegancia.
What does it mean to smooth over conflict?
To reduce tension or disagreement. | Calmar un conflicto.
Why do people talk down to others?
To speak in a condescending way. | Hablar con superioridad.
What happens when a situation spirals out of control?
It worsens rapidly and uncontrollably. | Salirse completamente de control.
