Phrasal verbs Flashcards

Question

Representar o ser la opción de alguien en una elección o propuesta.

Answer 1

stand for (be a candidate) "She decided to stand for the student council election."

Answer 2

plug in "Before starting the blender, she made sure to plug in the appliance to the kitchen outlet."

Answer 3

grow out of "I used to play video games all the time, but I’ve grown out of them."

Answer 4

do without "During the power outage, we had to do without our usual comforts."

Answer 5

Probarse algo, para ver cómo se ve o cómo se siente (ropa, accesorios...) "Before buying the jacket, I tried it on at the store to ensure it fit perfectly and matched my style."

Answer 6

grow up "He grew up in a small town and always dreamed of living in the big city."

Answer 7

Reducir el consumo o la cantidad de algo "After his health check-up, he decided to cut down on sugar and processed foods."

Answer 8

come up (subiendo) "The price of oil has been coming up steadily for the past few months, and it’s affecting the cost of gas."

Answer 9

Atropellar a una persona con un vehículo "The driver accidentally knocked down a pedestrian at the crosswalk during rush hour."

Answer 10

Ser mencionado o discutido (en una conversación o reunión) "The issue of budget cuts came up during the meeting, and we had to come up with a plan to deal with it."

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eat up "Eat up your vegetables before dessert."

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ask (sb) out "He finally asked her out on a date."

Answer 13

Remodelar, renovar o redecorar un espacio, lugar "We’re planning to do up the kitchen this summer. We want to paint the walls and get new appliances."

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Despegar, iniciar el vuelo (en el caso de un avión) "The flight took off from Heathrow Airport at exactly 9:15 AM, as scheduled."

Answer 15

Irse a pie, marcharse; abandonar una situación caminando. "After the argument, she decided to walk away and clear her mind."

Answer 16

Rechazar o declinar una oferta, invitación, solicitud o propuesta "She turned down the job offer because it didn't meet her expectations."

Answer 17

Superar algo difícil o sobrevivir a una situación complicada "After losing her job and going through a breakup, it took her months to get through that rough patch, but eventually, she came out stronger."

Answer 18

cut down on "I'm trying to cut down on caffeine to improve my sleep."

Answer 19

give up (habit) "She decided to give up smoking for her health."

Answer 20

Arrancar o quitar algo bruscamente. "He ripped off the price tag from the shirt."

Answer 21

look up (mejorar) "After a rough week, things are finally looking up."

Answer 22

Darse prisa, apresurarse "Hurry up! We’re going to be late for the movie if we don’t leave now."

Answer 23

Registrarse (en un hotel, aeropuerto, etc.). "We need to check in at the hotel before 3 p.m."

Answer 24

Ser publicado o lanzado (como un libro, película, álbum, etc.) "The new Marvel movie is coming out next Friday"

Answer 25

Surgir o aparecer (en un contexto de eventos o situaciones, se refiere a cuando algo inesperado o relevante ocurre, generalmente de manera repentina) "I was about to leave the office when a last-minute project came up that I had to finish before going home"

Answer 26

Aprender algo nuevo sin mucho esfuerzo (normalmente idiomas) She picked up some Spanish while traveling in Mexico.

Answer 27

Encontrarse por casualidad con alguien. "I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday."

Answer 28

go back "I left my keys at home, so I had to go back to get them."

Answer 29

Huir, escapar de un lugar o situación (generalmente de una situación peligrosa, incómoda o indeseada.) "The frightened dog ran away when it heard the loud noise."

Answer 30

Expresión para aceptar un desafío con confianza, entusiasmo o determinación "The competition is tough, but bring it on!"

Answer 31

Alcanzar a alguien o algo que va delante, ya sea en velocidad o en progreso "After the break, she sprinted to catch up with her teammates on the running trail."

Answer 32

get on/off "He got on the bus at the central station."

Answer 33

turn up (find) "I was looking for my wallet for hours, and it finally turned up in my coat pocket."

Answer 34

use up "During the long road trip, they used up all the water and had to stop to refill before continuing."

Answer 35

Enfrentarse a un desafío, problema o dificultad inesperada. "We came up against several unexpected challenges during the project."

Answer 36

drive off "Once the taxi dropped him off, the driver drove off quickly down the main street."

Answer 37

give away (donar) "She decided to give away her old clothes to charity."

Answer 38

go away "Go away! I don't want to talk right now."

Answer 39

turn down (reduce) "She turned down the heat when the weather started getting warmer."

Answer 40

Rellenar un formulario o información requerida. "Please fill in the application form with all the necessary details."

Answer 41

show off "He always shows off his new gadgets to impress his friends."

Answer 42

fall out (with sb) "After a heated argument over money, Mark and Tom fell out and haven't spoken to each other since."

Answer 43

call back "I missed his call, so I will call him back as soon as possible."

Answer 44

Reemplazar a alguien en una función o tarea. "She will take over his responsibilities while he's on leave."

Answer 45

Desvanecerse o perder intensidad gradualmente (efecto, sensación, etc.). "The painkillers wore off after a few hours, and the pain returned."

Answer 46

come out (be published) "The new Marvel movie is coming out next Friday"

Answer 47

go through (check) "Let's go through the contract before signing it."

Answer 48

Tirar o volcar algo accidentalmente. "She knocked over her coffee cup and made a mess."

Answer 49

Ocupar espacio físico o lugar "This large wardrobe takes up almost half of the bedroom."

Answer 50

get up to "The children got up to all sorts of mischief during the party."

Answer 51

keep up "He jogs every morning to keep up with the pace of his friends during their weekly races."

Answer 52

Relajarse o tomarse las cosas con calma. "Lighten up! Nobody’s perfect. We can fix this."

Answer 53

pick up (someone) Can you pick me up from the airport tomorrow?

Answer 54

come across "I was cleaning the attic when I came across an old photo album from our family vacation."

Answer 55

Reducir la velocidad o ir más despacio "The driver slowed down significantly as he approached the busy school zone."

Answer 56

check out "Hey, you have to check out this new Italian restaurant downtown. Their homemade pasta is incredible!"

Answer 57

clear up (tiempo) "After hours of rain, the weather finally cleared up."

Answer 58

get over "It took me months to get over Jake after we broke up."

Answer 59

take up (time/resources) "Renovating the kitchen took up most of our weekend and a significant portion of our savings."

Answer 60

Reducirse a algo esencial o a lo más importante "The decision about where we go on vacation comes down to the budget. If we don’t have enough money, we’ll have to stay local."

Answer 61

Visitar a alguien en su casa o lugar. [Venirse, pasarse, dejarse caer] "Hey, why don’t you come over to my place this weekend? We can watch a movie and catch up"

Answer 62

stand up for (rights) "He decided to stand up for the rights of workers in his community."

Answer 63

Esperar un momento. "Hang on a second, I’ll be right with you."

Answer 64

run out (of sth) "We’ve run out of paper for the printer."

Answer 65

Salir rápidamente de un lugar o evitar una situación peligrosa "When the fire alarm sounded during the meeting, everyone quickly got out of the conference room."

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Ser destruido completamente por el fuego "A short circuit caused the old warehouse to burn down rapidly, leaving nothing behind."

Answer 67

carry on "Despite the unexpected technical difficulties, the presenter carried on with the seminar as planned."

Answer 68

Entrar o salir de un vehículo [coche, taxi] "She got in the car and drove away." "I got out of the taxi near the hotel."

Answer 69

Recurrir o acudir a alguien para pedir ayuda o consejo. "During the project, we called on a consultant to guide us through the technical challenges."

Answer 70

Alcanzar un nivel o estándar (en cuanto a expectativas o comparación) "The performance didn’t come up to our expectations; we were hoping for a better show."

Answer 71

hang out "We love to hang out at the mall on Saturday afternoons."

Answer 72

Huir con algo, especialmente cuando se refiere a robar o escaparse con algo valioso. The thief ran away with my wallet.

Answer 73

take out (sb) He took her out to dinner for their anniversary.

Answer 74

run out of "After baking cookies, we realized we had run out of chocolate chips and needed to buy more for the next batch."

Answer 75

Invitar a salir a alguien en plan romántico. "He finally asked her out on a date."

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get up "It's his mother who gets him up every morning and his father who puts him to bed."

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burn down "A short circuit caused the old warehouse to burn down rapidly, leaving nothing behind."

Answer 78

Cuando un alimento se echa a perder. "This milk has gone off, don’t drink it!"

Answer 79

Omitir o no incluir algo. "Don't leave out any important details in your report."

Answer 80

Similar a "call back": devolver una llamada telefónica. "After leaving a voicemail, he phoned back to discuss the details."

Answer 81

sort out "Before the meeting, I sorted out all the reports and organized them in chronological order."

Answer 82

Molestar o incomodar a alguien. "I hope I’m not putting you out by asking for a favor."

Answer 83

phone back "After leaving a voicemail, he phoned back to discuss the details."

Answer 84

Presumir o actuar de manera que se busque llamar la atención de los demás. (Según la intención, puede tener una connotación negativa) "He always shows off his new gadgets to impress his friends."

Answer 85

Abrochar o cerrar algo, mediante cremalleras o botones. (como ropa, zapatos, una bolsa, etc.) "He did up his coat before going outside in the chilly weather."

Answer 86

get out of "He always finds an excuse to get out of doing his share of the work."

Answer 87

Estar de acuerdo con alguien o algo o seguir el plan de otra persona (a veces sin estar completamente convencido) "I didn’t really like the plan, but I went along with it to avoid an argument."

Answer 88

Mantener el mismo ritmo o nivel para seguir el paso de algo o alguien "He jogs every morning to keep up with the pace of his friends during their weekly races."

Answer 89

Hacer que alguien se sienta triste, desanimado o preocupado "The constant rain is really getting me down."

Answer 90

Activarse o comenzar a sonar, como sucede con una alarma "At precisely 6:00 AM, the building's fire alarm went off, prompting everyone to evacuate immediately."

Answer 91

Unirse a una actividad que ya está en marcha "When I saw a group playing soccer in the park, I was invited to join in the match."

Answer 92

Quedarse dormido brevemente o cabecear sin intención "During the three-hour lecture, I began to doze off despite my efforts to stay awake."

Answer 93

go off (irse) "When the concert ended, the crowd slowly went off in different directions towards their homes."

Answer 94

eat out "After a long day at work, we decided to eat out at the new Italian restaurant downtown."

Answer 95

Levantarse de la cama o ponerse de pie. "It's his mother who gets him up every morning and his father who puts him to bed."

Answer 96

doze off "During the three-hour lecture, I began to doze off despite my efforts to stay awake."

Answer 97

Trozear / Cortar en pedazos pequeños. "He chopped up the vegetables for the salad."

Answer 98

go in for (hobby) "She’s gone in for photography lately and takes pictures everywhere."

Answer 99

mix up (desordenar) "After the party, the guests mixed up the furniture accidentally."

Answer 100

Bajar de precio o disminuir (en ocasiones usado en el contexto de cosas materiales) "The price of the concert tickets has come down to $30 after the early bird prices expired."

Answer 101

Detonar o hacer explotar un objeto específico (de forma violenta) "The old building blew up during the controlled demolition."

Answer 102

Soportar, tolerar, aceptar algo sin protestar. "I won't stand for any disrespect in my classroom."

Answer 103

sit down "The guests sat down at the dining table as soon as they arrived at the banquet."

Answer 104

Luchar por tus derechos o por algo que es justo "He decided to stand up for the rights of workers in his community."

Answer 105

come out "The truth will come out eventually."

Answer 106

wash up "After dinner, my sister washed up all the dishes while I dried them."

Answer 107

Cuando un lugar se llena de gente. "The stadium filled up quickly before the concert."

Answer 108

Se refiere a que el clima mejora o se despeja. "After hours of rain, the weather finally cleared up."

Answer 109

fall behind (progreso) "He fell behind in his studies after being sick for two weeks."

Answer 110

do up (remodelar) "We’re planning to do up the kitchen this summer. We want to paint the walls and get new appliances."

Answer 111

Descolgar algo que estaba en la pared "After the exhibition, they took down all the posters from the gallery walls."

Answer 112

look out "Look out! There's a car coming your way."

Answer 113

Ahorrar o apartar algo (generalmente dinero) para el futuro. "I put aside some money each month for emergencies."

Answer 114

go over "Let's go over the plan one more time before the meeting."

Answer 115

Chocar con, contra algo "According to the report, the bus ran into the wall at a high speed."

Answer 116

Preocuparse por algo o alguien. "She really cares about the environment."

Answer 117

Irse, alejarse de un lugar o situación. "I need to get away from all this stress for a while."

Answer 118

Irse en bicicleta, a caballo o en otro vehículo no motorizado "After the community ride, he rode off on his mountain bike towards the countryside."

Answer 119

put up (mount on wall) "We put up a large mirror on the hallway wall to make the space look brighter."

Answer 120

catch up with "Let’s meet for coffee and catch up with each other."

Answer 121

come up "The issue of budget cuts came up during the meeting, and we had to come up with a plan to deal with it."

Answer 122

Poner en orden o despejar un espacio "She cleared up the living room before the guests arrived."

Answer 123

show around "The guide showed us around the museum with great enthusiasm."

Answer 124

Devolver un favor o agradecer algo que alguien hizo por ti, generalmente de manera generosa. "I’ll pay you back for all the help you’ve given me."

Answer 125

write down "I wrote down the meeting agenda so that everyone could review it later."

Answer 126

Surgir, presentarse o suceder (inesperadamente) "I had everything planned, but something urgent turned up at work."

Answer 127

pick on "Bullies often pick on the weaker students."

Answer 128

Lavar los platos y utensilios después de comer "After dinner, my sister washed up all the dishes while I dried them."

Answer 129

stand up "When the guest of honor entered, everyone stood up to give him a warm welcome."

Answer 130

Guardar, ordenar o colocar algo en su lugar correcto. "After dinner, please put away the dishes in the kitchen cabinet."

Answer 131

be off "After the meeting, he was off in a hurry, leaving his office without saying goodbye to anyone."

Answer 132

Aumentar de peso "Since he stopped his regular exercise routine, he has put on nearly ten pounds over the past few months."

Answer 133

chop up "He chopped up the vegetables for the salad."

Answer 134

Engañar a alguien haciéndole creer algo falso "The con artist took in several investors by promising them unrealistic returns on their investments."

Answer 135

pay back (revenge) "He swore he would pay them back for what they did."

Answer 136

take off (quitarse) "After a long day at the office, she took off her blazer and changed into something more comfortable."

Answer 137

Sugerir o instigar a alguien a hacer algo, especialmente cuando es inapropiado o inesperado. He put me up to asking her for a date.

Answer 138

come up to "While waiting at the bus stop, a man came up to ask me for directions."

Answer 139

try on "Before buying the jacket, I tried it on at the store to ensure it fit perfectly and matched my style."

Answer 140

fill up (place) "The stadium filled up quickly before the concert."

Answer 141

turn up (surgir) "I had everything planned, but something urgent turned up at work."

Answer 142

come down with "I think I'm coming down with the flu."

Answer 143

get in/out "She got in the car and drove away." "I got out of the taxi near the hotel."

Answer 144

Completar o terminar por completo lo que queda de algo, concluyendo una actividad "To wrap up the dinner party, the chef finished off the dessert with a decorative chocolate drizzle on each plate."

Answer 145

Retrasar, posponer o aplazar algo para otro momento "The meeting was put off until next Monday because several key members were unavailable."

Answer 146

keep (sth) on "You can keep your jacket on if you’re cold."

Answer 147

Ponerse de pie o levantarse "When the guest of honor entered, everyone stood up to give him a warm welcome."

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Tolerar, aguantar, soportar algo o a alguien [cuando aceptas algo desagradable o molesto sin quejarte demasiado] "How do you put up with his bad manners?"

Answer 149

set off "We set off for the national park at dawn to enjoy a full day of hiking and nature photography."

Answer 150

tell off "After forgetting his homework, the teacher told off the student in front of the class."

Answer 151

Verificar algo "Before we make the final decision, let’s check out all the reviews online and see if this laptop is really worth the price."

Answer 152

Dejar de hacer o usar algo por haber madurado o superado esa etapa. "I used to play video games all the time, but I’ve grown out of them."

Answer 153

see to "The manager will see to any issues that arise during the event."

Answer 154

Apagar un fuego, cigarrillo o vela. "Firefighters quickly put out the fire."

Answer 155

Solicitar o requerir (también puede usarse en el sentido de llamar a recoger). "The recipe calls for two cups of flour."

Answer 156

nod off "While waiting for his flight in the lounge, he nodded off for a few minutes before being woken by an announcement."

Answer 157

go through (control) "We had to go through security before boarding the flight."

Answer 158

Terminar algo, especialmente algo difícil o tedioso (acabar con). "I just want to get through with this project."

Answer 159

call off "Due to heavy snowfall, the organizers had to call off the outdoor concert scheduled for last night."

Answer 160

Preguntar por el estado o novedades de alguien. "Every time I call, he asks after his old colleagues."

Answer 161

drop off "I'll drop you off at the airport."

Answer 162

work out (solución) "They worked out a compromise that satisfied both parties."

Answer 163

take up (hobby) "After retiring, she took up painting and now attends art classes every week."

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tidy up "Before the guests arrived, he tidied up his room by organizing his books and clothes neatly."

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Echarse a perder (en el caso de alimentos o bebidas) "The milk went off after being left out for too long."

Answer 166

catch up "Let's meet for coffee and catch up on each other's lives."

Answer 167

put off (aplazar) "The meeting was put off until next Monday because several key members were unavailable."

Answer 168

calm (sb) down "The nurse calmed down the anxious patient before the procedure began."

Answer 169

take over (comprar) "A multinational corporation took over the small family business."

Answer 170

Ponerse al día con alguien o con tareas pendientes. "Let's meet for coffee and catch up on each other's lives."

Answer 171

Recoger a alguien (por ejemplo, en un coche). Can you pick me up from the airport tomorrow?

Answer 172

come back "After spending the summer traveling around Europe, I can’t wait to come back home and relax for a while."

Answer 173

lighten up "Lighten up! Nobody’s perfect. We can fix this."

Answer 174

throw (sth) away "He decided to throw away the broken lamp instead of repairing it."

Answer 175

Proseguir o continuar con una actividad sin interrupciones "Despite the unexpected technical difficulties, the presenter carried on with the seminar as planned."

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Escribir algo o anotar. "I wrote down the meeting agenda so that everyone could review it later."

Answer 177

Callarse o hacer que alguien se calle (puede ser grosero). "Shut up and listen!"

Answer 178

blow up "The old building blew up during the controlled demolition."

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Retrasar o demorar el avance de algo (en una situación o proceso) "The meeting was held up because the speaker was late."

Answer 180

put on (vestir) "Every morning, I put on my business suit before heading to the corporate office."

Answer 181

put up with "How do you put up with his bad manners?"

Answer 182

come down to (price) "The price of the concert tickets has come down to $30 after the early bird prices expired."

Answer 183

fall over "I fell over while running and scraped my knee."

Answer 184

rip (sth) off "He ripped off the price tag from the shirt."

Answer 185

get over "It took him several weeks to get over the flu."

Answer 186

Superar algo (una dificultad, una emoción, una situación difícil, a alguien) "It took him several weeks to get over the flu."

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[Emerger] Salir de un lugar o aparecer (en sentido físico) "After the long storm, the sun finally came out, and we were able to go for a walk"

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walk away "After the argument, she decided to walk away and clear her mind."

Answer 189

Vengarse o tomar represalias "He swore he would pay them back for what they did."

Answer 190

make up (inventar) "He made up an excuse for being late to work."

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Ceder o rendirse ante las presiones o demandas. "After hours of negotiation, he finally gave in to their requests."

Answer 192

Derribar o demoler un edificio "The city decided to knock down the abandoned warehouse to make way for a new shopping center."

Answer 193

cut down (tree) "They had to cut down the old oak tree in the park because it was diseased."

Answer 194

Limpiar, ordenar un lugar o espacio "After the dinner party, everyone helped clean up the dining room and kitchen."

Answer 195

Interrumpir o meterse en una conversación/situación "Stop butting in! Let me finish my story."

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Comer todo lo que hay en el plato. "Eat up your vegetables before dessert."

Answer 197

Continuar o seguir (haciendo algo) "Even though the task was challenging, she decided to go on working until she completed the entire report."

Answer 198

drop off (dormirse) "After reading for a while on the couch, he dropped off and was asleep within minutes."

Answer 199

ride off "After the community ride, he rode off on his mountain bike towards the countryside."

Answer 200

care about "She really cares about the environment."

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Animarse o ponerse más feliz. "After hearing the good news, she cheered up instantly."

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pick up (knowledge) She picked up some Spanish while traveling in Mexico.

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Compensar o resarcir algo que se ha perdido o dañado. "She brought him dinner to make up for missing his birthday."

Answer 204

look down on "She looks down on people who don’t have a university degree."

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Aceptar y enfrentarse a una situación, responsabilidad o error. "It's time to face up to the consequences of our actions."

Answer 206

Sustituir temporalmente a alguien en una función o actividad. "Can you fill in for me at work tomorrow?"

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Volver o regresar a un lugar "What time did you get back last night? I waited for you until midnight!"

Answer 208

Librar a alguien de un castigo. "The teacher let him off with just a warning."

Answer 209

wear off "The painkillers wore off after a few hours, and the pain returned."

Answer 210

Seleccionar o elegir algo de un grupo de opciones I’ll pick out a nice dress for the party.

Answer 211

stand up for "She stood up for her friend during the argument."

Answer 212

Aumentar la intensidad, el volumen o la temperatura "Can you turn up the volume? I can barely hear the presentation."

Answer 213

Aparecer o encontrarse algo (desaparecido o perdido) "I was looking for my wallet for hours, and it finally turned up in my coat pocket."

Answer 214

Echar, expulsar a alguien de un lugar o grupo [tono fuerte y directo, a veces hasta violento (como imaginarse a alguien “dando una patada”] "He was kicked out of school for cheating on an exam."

Answer 215

put on (poner música) "At the start of the dinner party, she put on some soft jazz music to set a relaxed ambiance."

Answer 216

Resolver o encontrar la solución a un problema "After hours of discussion, the team finally worked out a strategy to improve the software's performance."

Answer 217

go on (ocurrir) "I couldn't believe what went on at the annual festival—it was more exciting than I had ever imagined."

Answer 218

Mantenerse informado o no quedarse atrás en algo, como una actividad, tendencia o nivel de conocimiento. "It's hard to keep up with all the changes in technology."

Answer 219

get back "What time did you get back last night? I waited for you until midnight!"

Answer 220

fall behind "The slower hikers started to fall behind as we climbed the mountain."

Answer 221

point out "During the lecture, the professor pointed out several key differences between the two historical events."

Answer 222

Admirar, respetar a alguien "Many young athletes look up to Messi as a role model."

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walk on "Despite the drizzle, the group walked on through the historic streets until they reached the museum."

Answer 224

catch up "After the break, she sprinted to catch up with her teammates on the running trail."

Answer 225

try out "I'm going to try out the new smartphone model at the store this afternoon to see if its features meet my needs."

Answer 226

come into "She came into a large sum of money when her aunt passed away."

Answer 227

put (sb) out "I hope I’m not putting you out by asking for a favor."

Answer 228

Terminar la relación de una pareja o separarse. "After many arguments, the couple broke up amicably."

Answer 229

look round "We spent the afternoon looking round the local markets."

Answer 230

freak out "She freaked out when she saw the spider."

Answer 231

Llevarse bien, tener una buena relación con alguien. "She gets along with everyone at work."

Answer 232

dress up "For those not wanting to dress up, the restaurant has a casual dress code"

Answer 233

Dejar un hábito o costumbre "She decided to give up smoking for her health."

Answer 234

clear up "There seems to be some confusion about the meeting time, so let me clear it up: we’re meeting at 3 p.m., not 4."

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Encargarse de, ocuparse o tomar medidas respecto a algo. "She deals with customer complaints very efficiently."

Answer 236

get out "When the fire alarm sounded during the meeting, everyone quickly got out of the conference room."

Answer 237

face up to "It's time to face up to the consequences of our actions."

Answer 238

Probar algo (para ver si funciona, es adecuado o se ajusta a tus necesidades) "I'm going to try out the new smartphone model at the store this afternoon to see if its features meet my needs."

Answer 239

put down "He put down his pen on the desk before leaving the office."

Answer 240

Visitar a alguien "I plan to call on my grandparents this weekend."

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ask after "Every time I call, he asks after his old colleagues."

Answer 242

get back to "I'll get back to you on that question once I have more information."

Answer 243

Insinuar o sugerir algo de manera indirecta. "Are you trying to say I'm lazy? What exactly are you getting at?" "It took me a minute, but I finally understood what he was getting at."

Answer 244

go in for (participate) "He went in for the national chess championship"

Answer 245

Perder interés en algo o alguien. "I used to love this band, but I’ve gone off their music lately."

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Estar alerta, tener cuidado o prestar atención a posibles peligros. "Look out! There's a car coming your way."

Answer 247

hurry up "Hurry up! We’re going to be late for the movie if we don’t leave now."

Answer 248

cut down (on sth) "After his health check-up, he decided to cut down on sugar and processed foods."

Answer 249

pay back (money) "He promised to pay back the money he borrowed as soon as he got his paycheck."

Answer 250

Continuar caminando (sin detenerse) "Despite the drizzle, the group walked on through the historic streets until they reached the museum."

Answer 251

Quedarse dormido por unos instantes, cabecear "While waiting for his flight in the lounge, he nodded off for a few minutes before being woken by an announcement."

Answer 252

knock over "She knocked over her coffee cup and made a mess."

Answer 253

put aside "I put aside some money each month for emergencies."

Answer 254

Bajar el volumen, la intensidad o la temperatura "She turned down the heat when the weather started getting warmer."

Answer 255

turn on "Please turn on the TV; the game is about to start."

Answer 256

put (sth) away "After dinner, please put away the dishes in the kitchen cabinet."

Answer 257

take over She will take over the project next week.

Answer 258

blow down "During the storm, strong winds blew down several trees that blocked the main road."

Answer 259

mix up (things) "I always mix up their names because they sound so similar."

Answer 260

look for I’m looking for my keys. Have you seen them?

Answer 261

save up "They save up money every month to buy a new car."

Answer 262

check out (hotel) "We checked out of the hotel early."

Answer 263

get through with "I just want to get through with this project."

Answer 264

figure out "I finally figured out how to solve the problem."

Answer 265

Ocuparse / gestionar de algo, encargarse de una tarea o situación "I'll see about booking the tickets for the concert."

Answer 266

pick up (something) I need to pick up my clothes from the dry cleaners.

Answer 267

Pagar y salir de un hotel o alojamiento "We checked out of the hotel early."

Answer 268

Regalar o donar algo que ya no se necesita. "She decided to give away her old clothes to charity."

Answer 269

Devolver el saludo con la mano, respondiendo al gesto de alguien. "When she saw her friend across the street, she waved back enthusiastically."

Answer 270

Consumir completamente algo hasta que no quede nada. "During the long road trip, they used up all the water and had to stop to refill before continuing."

Answer 271

shut down "The computer shut down automatically after the system update was completed."

Answer 272

Adquirir o comprar una empresa. "A multinational corporation took over the small family business."

Answer 273

Criar, cuidar y educar (especialmente a un niño). "Her parents brought her up with strong values and a love for learning."

Answer 274

Distribuir o repartir algo entre varias personas "At the charity event, volunteers gave out gift bags to every registered participant."

Answer 275

Regresar, volver al lugar de origen o a donde se estaba anteriormente. "I left my keys at home, so I had to go back to get them."

Answer 276

Establecer, preparar o organizar algo, como un evento o sistema. "The organizers set up the exhibition booth well before the conference started."

Answer 277

Tranquilizar o calmar a alguien "The nurse calmed down the anxious patient before the procedure began."

Answer 278

Comer fuera de casa, generalmente en un restaurante "After a long day at work, we decided to eat out at the new Italian restaurant downtown."

Answer 279

Terminar siendo o resultar de cierta manera "Despite his initial plans, he ended up becoming a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry."

Answer 280

drop in "I decided to drop in on my friend while I was in town."

Answer 281

Discutir o pelear, generar una ruptura en una relación (dejar de hablar con alguien) "After a heated argument over money, Mark and Tom fell out and haven't spoken to each other since."

Answer 282

get through "After losing her job and going through a breakup, it took her months to get through that rough patch, but eventually, she came out stronger."

Answer 283

Sacar algo (de un lugar o recipiente) Can you take out the trash, please?

Answer 284

run into (collide) "According to the report, the bus ran into the wall at a high speed."

Answer 285

run away "The frightened dog ran away when it heard the loud noise."

Answer 286

put (sth) out "Firefighters quickly put out the fire."

Answer 287

Encontrarse con alguien por casualidad. "I bumped into my old school friend at the mall."

Answer 288

join in "When I saw a group playing soccer in the park, I was invited to join in the match."

Answer 289

turn up (increase) "Can you turn up the volume? I can barely hear the presentation."

Answer 290

Dejar de operar o apagar algo (como equipos o instalaciones) "The computer shut down automatically after the system update was completed."

Answer 291

Empezar a practicar un hobby o actividad "After retiring, she took up painting and now attends art classes every week."

Answer 292

Encontrar o llegar a una solución, acuerdo o resultado favorable. "They worked out a compromise that satisfied both parties."

Answer 293

give away (revelar) "His smile gave away his secret."

Answer 294

knock down (pedestrian) "The driver accidentally knocked down a pedestrian at the crosswalk during rush hour."

Answer 295

Llegar a la madurez, convertirse en adulto "He grew up in a small town and always dreamed of living in the big city."

Answer 296

bring up "Her parents brought her up with strong values and a love for learning."

Answer 297

Señalar o destacar un detalle o aspecto relevante "During the lecture, the professor pointed out several key differences between the two historical events."

Answer 298

Entrar en un lugar. "Please come in and have a seat."

Answer 299

Decepcionar o defraudar a alguien. "I felt really let down when my best friend forgot our anniversary celebration."

Answer 300

Cuidar de alguien o algo, ser responsable de ello. I’ll take care of the kids while you’re out.

Answer 301

slow down "The driver slowed down significantly as he approached the busy school zone."

Answer 302

Salir a la luz o hacerse público "The truth will come out eventually."

Answer 303

do up (cerrar) "He did up his coat before going outside in the chilly weather."

Answer 304

knock down (building) "The city decided to knock down the abandoned warehouse to make way for a new shopping center."

Answer 305

stand for (tolerate) "I won't stand for any disrespect in my classroom."

Answer 306

Considerar inferior o sentir superioridad hacia alguien o algo. "She looks down on people who don’t have a university degree."

Answer 307

Pasar el rato, socializar de manera informal. "We love to hang out at the mall on Saturday afternoons."

Answer 308

come over "Hey, why don’t you come over to my place this weekend? We can watch a movie and catch up"

Answer 309

Reducir el consumo de algo. "I'm trying to cut down on caffeine to improve my sleep."

Answer 310

Perder el equilibrio y terminar en el suelo, sin importar la causa (resbalón, empujón, tropezón, etc.) "I fell over while running and scraped my knee."

Answer 311

hold up "The meeting was held up because the speaker was late."

Answer 312

Marcharse o irse, a menudo de forma repentina "After the meeting, he was off in a hurry, leaving his office without saying goodbye to anyone."

Answer 313

pick up (a phone) I called him, but he didn’t pick up.

Answer 314

Resolver o aclarar una confusión o malentendido "There seems to be some confusion about the meeting time, so let me clear it up: we’re meeting at 3 p.m., not 4."

Answer 315

Ponerse ropa o accesorios "Every morning, I put on my business suit before heading to the corporate office."

Answer 316

keep away (from) "For safety reasons, children are advised to keep away from the construction site."

Answer 317

see about "I'll see about booking the tickets for the concert."

Answer 318

Irse de un lugar (o en tono grosero: ¡lárgate!). "Go away! I don't want to talk right now."

Answer 319

come down to "The decision about where we go on vacation comes down to the budget. If we don’t have enough money, we’ll have to stay local."

Answer 320

Vivir de, subsistir con cierto ingreso o alimento. "Many retirees live on a modest pension."

Answer 321

kick out "He was kicked out of school for cheating on an exam."

Answer 322

go on (continuar) "Even though the task was challenging, she decided to go on working until she completed the entire report."

Answer 323

Sentirse con la energía, ánimo o capacidad suficiente para hacer algo. "I don't feel up to going out tonight after such a long day."

Answer 324

Reflexionar o considerar detenidamente una situación o propuesta. "I'll think over your offer and let you know my decision soon."

Answer 325

Recordar o reflexionar sobre lo ocurrido en el pasado; analizar acontecimientos pasados. "Whenever she looks back on her childhood, she remembers the happy times spent with her family."

Answer 326

hang on "Hang on a second, I’ll be right with you."

Answer 327

run away with The thief ran away with my wallet.

Answer 328

Buscar o consultar información (por ejemplo, en un diccionario o en internet). "I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning."

Answer 329

drive on "After a brief stop for fuel, the driver drove on along the scenic coastal highway."

Answer 330

make for "After the hike, we made for the nearest village to get some food."

Answer 331

bring up "He brought up an interesting point during the meeting."

Answer 332

Volver a contactar o responder a alguien, especialmente por teléfono o en mensajes. "I'll get back to you on that question once I have more information."

Answer 333

Participar en una competición, actividad o examen. "He went in for the national chess championship"

Answer 334

Revisar o echar un vistazo a algo "Hey, you have to check out this new Italian restaurant downtown. Their homemade pasta is incredible!"

Answer 335

turn off "Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave."

Answer 336

get away from "I need to get away from all this stress for a while."

Answer 337

check in "We need to check in at the hotel before 3 p.m."

Answer 338

come up to (expectations) "The performance didn’t come up to our expectations; we were hoping for a better show."

Answer 339

Seguir usando algo (ropa, luz, etc.). "You can keep your jacket on if you’re cold."

Answer 340

rip off "I was ripped off by a taxi driver who overcharged me on my way to the airport."

Answer 341

watch out "Watch out! There’s a car coming."

Answer 342

work out (resolver) "After hours of discussion, the team finally worked out a strategy to improve the software's performance."

Answer 343

get on well with "She gets on well with her colleagues at work."

Answer 344

Superar románticamente "It took me months to get over Jake after we broke up."

Answer 345

keep up with "It's hard to keep up with all the changes in technology."

Answer 346

Llegar o aparecer, a menudo de forma inesperada o sin previo aviso. "She turned up at the party even though she wasn't invited."

Answer 347

tear up "In frustration, she tore up the letter she had been writing."

Answer 348

Contestar el teléfono. I called him, but he didn’t pick up.

Answer 349

fill up (sth) "He filled up the tank before the road trip."

Answer 350

come in "Please come in and have a seat."

Answer 351

see off "At the airport, I went to see off my cousin, who was leaving for her study abroad program in Europe."

Answer 352

give out "At the charity event, volunteers gave out gift bags to every registered participant."

Answer 353

Calentar comida u otra cosa. "He heated up some soup for lunch."

Answer 354

Subir o bajar de un transporte público [autobús, tren, avión, barco] "He got on the bus at the central station."

Answer 355

look up to "Many young athletes look up to Messi as a role model."

Answer 356

Alejarse caminando, marcharse a pie "Frustrated after the argument, she walked off slowly along the busy sidewalk to clear her mind."

Answer 357

Copiar o plagiar algo "This song sounds like a rip-off of an old classic."

Answer 358

Hacer que alguien se sienta más feliz o levantarle el ánimo. "He brought her favorite snack to cheer her up after a difficult day."

Answer 359

Echar un vistazo o inspeccionar un lugar en busca de algo. "We spent the afternoon looking round the local markets."

Answer 360

come up with "During the brainstorming session, she came up with a creative marketing strategy."

Answer 361

Llevarse bien con alguien, tener una buena relación "I've always gotten on well with my colleagues, which has made working on group projects a positive experience."

Answer 362

Hacer algo evidente o revelar información sin querer. "His smile gave away his secret."

Answer 363

put up to He put me up to asking her for a date.

Answer 364

turn up (arrive) "She turned up at the party even though she wasn't invited."

Answer 365

Regañar enérgicamente a alguien por haber hecho algo mal "After forgetting his homework, the teacher told off the student in front of the class."

Answer 366

Cuando un objeto o cosa se desgasta debido al uso frecuente o prolongado. "These shoes have worn out after years of use."

Answer 367

Dejar a alguien o algo en un lugar. "I'll drop you off at the airport."

Answer 368

Adquirir un hábito o costumbre (generalmente de manera informal). She picked up some bad habits after hanging out with the wrong crowd.

Answer 369

look back on "Whenever she looks back on her childhood, she remembers the happy times spent with her family."

Answer 370

Colgar o montar algo en la pared "We put up a large mirror on the hallway wall to make the space look brighter."

Answer 371

Desanimar, hacer que alguien pierda interés o ganas de realizar algo "His constant complaints put off many potential collaborators from joining the new project."

Answer 372

Dejar inconsciente a alguien. (especialmente en una pelea o accidente) "The boxer knocked out his opponent in the first round."

Answer 373

finish (sth) off "To wrap up the dinner party, the chef finished off the dessert with a decorative chocolate drizzle on each plate."

Answer 374

Revisar algo cuidadosamente. "Let's go through the contract before signing it."

Answer 375

fill in (complete) "Please fill in the application form with all the necessary details."

Answer 376

Hacer las paces o volver a ser amigos tras una discusión. "After their argument, they made up and resumed their friendship."

Answer 377

end up (become) "Despite his initial plans, he ended up becoming a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry."

Answer 378

Golpear repetidamente a alguien; dar una paliza. "The gang beat him up and took his wallet."

Answer 379

Pasar por un control de seguridad. "We had to go through security before boarding the flight."

Answer 380

pick out I’ll pick out a nice dress for the party.

Answer 381

Romper o desgarrar algo en pedazos. "In frustration, she tore up the letter she had been writing."

Answer 382

Regresar a un lugar. "It's getting late, we should head back home."

Answer 383

Entrar en pánico, alterarse, perder el control emocional (por miedo, estrés, sorpresa, enojo o incluso emoción muy intensa.) "She freaked out when she saw the spider."

Answer 384

get (sb) down "She's been feeling tired and stressed, it's starting to get her down"

Answer 385

Representar o ser la opción de alguien en una elección o propuesta. "She decided to stand for the student council election."

Answer 386

Empezar, generalmente refiriéndose a un clima, sentimiento o situación que parece que va a continuar. "As autumn set in, the days grew shorter and colder."

Answer 387

Evitar una responsabilidad, compromiso o obligación. "He always finds an excuse to get out of doing his share of the work."

Answer 388

go off (caducar) "This milk has gone off, don’t drink it!"

Answer 389

get on (continuar) "After a short coffee break, I got on with editing the article for the magazine."

Answer 390

Inventar, crear o pensar en una solución, idea o plan. "During the brainstorming session, she came up with a creative marketing strategy."

Answer 391

put on (engordar) "Since he stopped his regular exercise routine, he has put on nearly ten pounds over the past few months."

Answer 392

Defender a alguien o algo (en sentido de apoyo) "She stood up for her friend during the argument."

Answer 393

catch up (reach sb) "She ran fast to catch up with her friends."

Answer 394

Quedarse dormido de manera involuntaria, generalmente en un momento de relajación "After reading for a while on the couch, he dropped off and was asleep within minutes."

Answer 395

Subiendo o aumentando en comparación con su posición o nivel anterior (precios, niveles, clasificaciones) "The price of oil has been coming up steadily for the past few months, and it’s affecting the cost of gas."

Answer 396

turn out (resultar) "Despite the initial doubts, the project turned out to be a complete success after six months of development."

Answer 397

carry out "The research team carried out a detailed study on renewable energy sources in urban areas."

Answer 398

hold on to (sujetar) "Hold on to the railing so you don’t fall!

Answer 399

Sacar a alguien (de un lugar, generalmente para una actividad o cita) He took her out to dinner for their anniversary.

Answer 400

let off "The teacher let him off with just a warning."

Answer 401

shut up "Shut up and listen!"

Answer 402

Aferrarse a una idea o creencia "Even in difficult times, they held on to their principles."

Answer 403

call on (visit) "I plan to call on my grandparents this weekend."

Answer 404

count on "You can always count on me."

Answer 405

deal with "She deals with customer complaints very efficiently."

Answer 406

get ahead of "In business, you need to innovate if you want to get ahead of the competition."

Answer 407

Tomar el control de algo, asumir una responsabilidad. She will take over the project next week.

Answer 408

Descubrir, enterarse o averiguar información. "I need to find out why the event was postponed."

Answer 409

live on "Many retirees live on a modest pension."

Answer 410

Tirar o deshacerse de algo, generalmente porque ya no es útil o está en mal estado. "He decided to throw away the broken lamp instead of repairing it."

Answer 411

take out (sth) Can you take out the trash, please?

Answer 412

check out (verificar) "Before we make the final decision, let’s check out all the reviews online and see if this laptop is really worth the price."

Answer 413

Apagar algo, como una luz, dispositivo, aparato, etc. "Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave."

Answer 414

think over "I'll think over your offer and let you know my decision soon."

Answer 415

walk off "Frustrated after the argument, she walked off slowly along the busy sidewalk to clear her mind."

Answer 416

Calcular o deducir una respuesta mediante el razonamiento "Before finalizing the budget, she had to work out the total expenses for the upcoming event."

Answer 417

take after "She takes after her mother in looks and personality."

Answer 418

Esperar con ilusión o anticipar con entusiasmo algo que va a suceder. I’m really looking forward to the concert next week.

Answer 419

Contar con alguien para apoyo o ayuda. "You can always count on me."

Answer 420

beat (sb) up "The gang beat him up and took his wallet."

Answer 421

look forward to I’m really looking forward to the concert next week.

Answer 422

clear up (ordenar) "She cleared up the living room before the guests arrived."

Answer 423

Continuar conduciendo sin detenerse "After a brief stop for fuel, the driver drove on along the scenic coastal highway."

Answer 424

go off (explode) "The old firecracker went off unexpectedly during the festival, startling everyone nearby."

Answer 425

set in "As autumn set in, the days grew shorter and colder."

Answer 426

drop out "He dropped out of college to start his own business."

Answer 427

Bajar, descender de un lugar "Get down from that tree before you fall!"

Answer 428

get on (subir) "We need to get on the next bus to make it to the conference on time."

Answer 429

put off (desalentar) "His constant complaints put off many potential collaborators from joining the new project."

Answer 430

Comprender, descifrar o resolver algo. "I finally figured out how to solve the problem."

Answer 431

Se refiere a que algo tenga un buen resultado o funcione de la manera esperada "Their plan didn’t work out as they expected."

Answer 432

Quitarse la ropa "After a long day at the office, she took off her blazer and changed into something more comfortable."

Answer 433

take (sb) in "The con artist took in several investors by promising them unrealistic returns on their investments."

Answer 434

play on "He played on after injuring his ankle."

Answer 435

Mencionar o sacar un tema en una conversación. "He brought up an interesting point during the meeting."

Answer 436

Proporcionar alojamiento o hospedar a alguien. "They kindly put me up for the night when I arrived in town."

Answer 437

Volver, regresar al lugar donde se estaba antes "After spending the summer traveling around Europe, I can’t wait to come back home and relax for a while."

Answer 438

Acercarse a pie a alguien o a un lugar "The salesperson walked up to the customer to offer help in choosing the perfect laptop."

Answer 439

Llegar a un lugar, especialmente cuando se espera que alguien llegue. Puede usarse de manera neutral, pero a veces tiene un tono de sorpresa o impuntualidad. "He finally showed up at the party after being over an hour late."

Answer 440

Parecerse a algún familiar, especialmente en el aspecto físico o de carácter. "She takes after her mother in looks and personality."

Answer 441

get round to "I haven't got round to cleaning the garage yet."

Answer 442

Quedarse atrás físicamente al caminar, correr, conducir... "The slower hikers started to fall behind as we climbed the mountain."

Answer 443

Acudir o presentarse en un evento o actividad "More than 200 people turned out for the charity run in the city center last Sunday."

Answer 444

Marcharse o alejarse (en sentido de dejar un lugar) "When the concert ended, the crowd slowly went off in different directions towards their homes."

Answer 445

Cerrar un negocio permanentemente. "Many small shops closed down during the pandemic."

Answer 446

dress up as "The kids dressed up as pirates for Halloween"

Answer 447

Sujetar o aferrarse a algo físicamente "Hold on to the railing so you don’t fall!

Answer 448

Explotar repentinamente o de forma violenta "The old firecracker went off unexpectedly during the festival, startling everyone nearby."

Answer 449

Pasarse a visitar a alguien de manera informal y sin previo aviso. Es como decir “pasar por” o “dar una vuelta” para ver a alguien, generalmente sin planearlo mucho. "I decided to drop in on my friend while I was in town."

Answer 450

bump into (sb) "I bumped into my old school friend at the mall."

Answer 451

Llegar a un lugar como resultado de una serie de acontecimientos o desvíos "After taking a wrong turn, we ended up at a quiet café in a small alley."

Answer 452

Concluir de una manera determinada, ya sea positiva o negativa (Resultar, terminar, acabar) "Despite the initial doubts, the project turned out to be a complete success after six months of development."

Answer 453

Colocar o bajar algo (por ejemplo, dejar un objeto sobre una superficie) "He put down his pen on the desk before leaving the office."

Answer 454

take down "After the exhibition, they took down all the posters from the gallery walls."

Answer 455

Vestirse elegante o formalmente "For those not wanting to dress up, the restaurant has a casual dress code"

Answer 456

Sentirse exhausto o fatigado después de una actividad prolongada o esfuerzo. "I’m completely worn out after the long hike."

Answer 457

Encender o activar un dispositivo o aparato, como una luz, electrodoméstico, etc. "Please turn on the TV; the game is about to start."

Answer 458

work out (calcular) "Before finalizing the budget, she had to work out the total expenses for the upcoming event."

Answer 459

take off (despegar) "The flight took off from Heathrow Airport at exactly 9:15 AM, as scheduled."

Answer 460

look up (buscar) "I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning."

Answer 461

head back "It's getting late, we should head back home."

Answer 462

take over (sustituir) "She will take over his responsibilities while he's on leave."

Answer 463

wave back "When she saw her friend across the street, she waved back enthusiastically."

Answer 464

go off (alarma) "At precisely 6:00 AM, the building's fire alarm went off, prompting everyone to evacuate immediately."

Answer 465

Encontrarse con algo o a alguien por casualidad. "I was cleaning the attic when I came across an old photo album from our family vacation."

Answer 466

go along with "I didn’t really like the plan, but I went along with it to avoid an argument."

Answer 467

make up for "She brought him dinner to make up for missing his birthday."

Answer 468

let (sb) down "I felt really let down when my best friend forgot our anniversary celebration."

Answer 469

Iniciar la reproducción de música "At the start of the dinner party, she put on some soft jazz music to set a relaxed ambiance."

Answer 470

clean up "After the dinner party, everyone helped clean up the dining room and kitchen."

Answer 471

bring it on! "The competition is tough, but bring it on!"

Answer 472

Realizar, llevar a cabo o ejecutar una tarea, un plan, un experimento, una orden... "The research team carried out a detailed study on renewable energy sources in urban areas."

Answer 473

Indicar que algo parece estar mejorando. "After a rough week, things are finally looking up."

Answer 474

get on (with sb) "I've always gotten on well with my colleagues, which has made working on group projects a positive experience."

Answer 475

Quedarse sin algo necesario, como comida, dinero, tiempo, etc. "After baking cookies, we realized we had run out of chocolate chips and needed to buy more for the next batch."

Answer 476

Deprimir, entristecer, afectar negativamente a alguien "She's been feeling tired and stressed, it's starting to get her down"

Answer 477

get away with He got away with cheating on the test.

Answer 478

Iniciar un viaje o partir hacia un destino "We set off for the national park at dawn to enjoy a full day of hiking and nature photography."

Answer 479

Abandonar los estudios o una actividad antes de terminarlo "He dropped out of college to start his own business."

Answer 480

bump into (sth/sb) [collide] "She bumped into the table and spilled her drink."

Answer 481

cheat on "He found out that she was cheating on him."

Answer 482

Ahorrar o reservar dinero para un objetivo específico futuro. "They save up money every month to buy a new car."

Answer 483

Inventar o crear (una historia, excusa, etc.). "He made up an excuse for being late to work."

Answer 484

give up "After several failed attempts to fix the old radio, he finally gave up and bought a new one."

Answer 485

hold up "The masked man held up the bank and fled quickly."

Answer 486

Repasar, revisar o discutir los detalles de algo. "Let's go over the plan one more time before the meeting."

Answer 487

feel up to "I don't feel up to going out tonight after such a long day."

Answer 488

Conectar un dispositivo a la corriente eléctrica "Before starting the blender, she made sure to plug in the appliance to the kitchen outlet."

Answer 489

work out (go well) "Their plan didn’t work out as they expected."

Answer 490

Continuar jugando o tocando (en un contexto musical o deportivo) "He played on after injuring his ankle."

Answer 491

Recibir algo por herencia. "She came into a large sum of money when her aunt passed away."

Answer 492

work out (ejercicio) "I work out at the local gym every morning, following a specific cardio and strength training routine."

Answer 493

walk up "The salesperson walked up to the customer to offer help in choosing the perfect laptop."

Answer 494

take up (occupy space) "This large wardrobe takes up almost half of the bedroom."

Answer 495

Buscar algo o a alguien. I’m looking for my keys. Have you seen them?

Answer 496

Rellenar completamente algo. [recipientes, tanques, etc.] "He filled up the tank before the road trip."

Answer 497

Confundir elementos, ideas o nombres. "I always mix up their names because they sound so similar."

Answer 498

get down (bajar) "Get down from that tree before you fall!"

Answer 499

run into (sb) "I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday."

Answer 500

Irse conduciendo (partir o alejarse con un vehículo) "Once the taxi dropped him off, the driver drove off quickly down the main street."

Answer 501

end up (arrive somewhere) "After taking a wrong turn, we ended up at a quiet café in a small alley."

Answer 502

Desordenar o mezclar las cosas de manera caótica. "After the party, the guests mixed up the furniture accidentally."

Answer 503

Acercarse a alguien o aproximarse en una conversación (iniciar una conversación con alguien) "While waiting at the bus stop, a man came up to ask me for directions."

Answer 504

get down "The constant rain is really getting me down."

Answer 505

break down (machine) "My car broke down on the highway during the heavy rainstorm."

Answer 506

Ser infiel a una pareja. "He found out that she was cheating on him."

Answer 507

Abordar o subir a un medio de transporte (tren, autobús, avión [NO COCHES]) "We need to get on the next bus to make it to the conference on time."

Answer 508

heat up "He heated up some soup for lunch."

Answer 509

show up "He finally showed up at the party after being over an hour late."

Answer 510

fill in for (sb) "Can you fill in for me at work tomorrow?"

Answer 511

take care of I’ll take care of the kids while you’re out.

Answer 512

Llevar a cabo algo que inicialmente se pensó hacer, a pesar de los obstáculos o dudas. [suele implicar compromiso o valentía, porque la acción no siempre es fácil o cómoda.] "He was nervous about getting the tattoo, but he went through with it anyway."

Answer 513

Hacer algo, a menudo travieso o poco recomendable. "The children got up to all sorts of mischief during the party."

Answer 514

Organizar o resolver un problema, poner en orden "Before the meeting, I sorted out all the reports and organized them in chronological order."

Answer 515

wear out "I’m completely worn out after the long hike."

Answer 516

Despedir a alguien en el aeropuerto o estación, acompañándolo hasta su partida "At the airport, I went to see off my cousin, who was leaving for her study abroad program in Europe."

Answer 517

Dejar de funcionar o colapsar (en máquinas o dispositivos) "My car broke down on the highway during the heavy rainstorm."

Answer 518

Retomar o continuar con una actividad después de una interrupción "After a short coffee break, I got on with editing the article for the magazine."

Answer 519

hold on to (idea) "Even in difficult times, they held on to their principles."

Answer 520

Navegar o acceder a un sitio web "For the latest updates on the event, you can go on to the official website and check the schedule."

Answer 521

Alcanzar a alguien en velocidad o nivel. "She ran fast to catch up with her friends."

Answer 522

Recoger algo (como objetos o información). I need to pick up my clothes from the dry cleaners.

Answer 523

knock out "The boxer knocked out his opponent in the first round."

Answer 524

Meterse con, criticar, burlarse o tratar a alguien de forma negativa de manera constante o cruel. (a menudo de forma injusta) "Bullies often pick on the weaker students."

Answer 525

Devolver dinero o pagar una deuda "He promised to pay back the money he borrowed as soon as he got his paycheck."

Answer 526

call for "The recipe calls for two cups of flour."

Answer 527

Realizar actividad física o entrenamiento. "I work out at the local gym every morning, following a specific cardio and strength training routine."

Answer 528

find out "I need to find out why the event was postponed."

Answer 529

Arreglárselas o manejarse sin algo. "During the power outage, we had to do without our usual comforts."

Answer 530

Investigar o examinar algo en detalle. "The authorities will look into the cause of the accident."

Answer 531

turn down "She turned down the job offer because it didn't meet her expectations."

Answer 532

Limpar, ordenar un lugar o espacio para que esté más organizado y presentable "Before the guests arrived, he tidied up his room by organizing his books and clothes neatly."

Answer 533

Ponerse al día con alguien, recuperar el tiempo perdido o actualizarse sobre algo. "Let’s meet for coffee and catch up with each other."

Answer 534

pay back (favor) "I’ll pay you back for all the help you’ve given me."

Answer 535

look after "She looks after her little brother while their parents are at work."

Answer 536

turn out (asistir) "More than 200 people turned out for the charity run in the city center last Sunday."

Answer 537

cheer (sb) up "He brought her favorite snack to cheer her up after a difficult day."

Answer 538

Suceder o tener lugar "I couldn't believe what went on at the annual festival—it was more exciting than I had ever imagined."

Answer 539

Cuidar de alguien o algo, responsabilizarse de su bienestar. "She looks after her little brother while their parents are at work."

Answer 540

Mantenerse alejado, evitar el contacto o proximidad con algo o alguien. "For safety reasons, children are advised to keep away from the construction site."

Answer 541

pick up (a habit) She picked up some bad habits after hanging out with the wrong crowd.

Answer 542

Robar, especialmente con violencia (por ejemplo, asaltar un banco). "The masked man held up the bank and fled quickly."

Answer 543

Enfermarse con algo. "I think I'm coming down with the flu."

Answer 544

Chocar contra algo sin querer. "She bumped into the table and spilled her drink."

Answer 545

Quedarse sin existencias de algo, agotarlo (se enfoca más en el momento en que ya no queda más de eso, como un estado final) "We’ve run out of paper for the printer."

Answer 546

Devolver una llamada telefónica, contestar el teléfono tras haber sido contactado. "I missed his call, so I will call him back as soon as possible."

Answer 547

Quedarse atrás en el progreso (académico, laboral, proyectos, etc.) "He fell behind in his studies after being sick for two weeks."

Answer 548

wear out (things) "These shoes have worn out after years of use."

Answer 549

Ocupar tiempo o recursos en una actividad "Renovating the kitchen took up most of our weekend and a significant portion of our savings."

Answer 550

Disfrazarse de "The kids dressed up as pirates for Halloween"

Answer 551

go off (food) "The milk went off after being left out for too long."

Answer 552

Arreglar, renovar o preparar algo para mejorar su estado "They fixed up the old house before listing it on the market."

Answer 553

come up against "We came up against several unexpected challenges during the project."

Answer 554

go through with "He was nervous about getting the tattoo, but he went through with it anyway."

Answer 555

put up (hospedar) "They kindly put me up for the night when I arrived in town."

Answer 556

cheer up "After hearing the good news, she cheered up instantly."

Answer 557

butt in "Stop butting in! Let me finish my story."

Answer 558

Encontrar el tiempo o la motivación para hacer algo. Algo que habías planeado hacer, pero que habías pospuesto. "I haven't got round to cleaning the garage yet."

Answer 559

Tener cuidado con algo peligroso. "Watch out! There’s a car coming."

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Adelantarse, ir por delante de alguien (en progreso, éxito, etc.) "In business, you need to innovate if you want to get ahead of the competition."

Answer 561

give in "After hours of negotiation, he finally gave in to their requests."

Answer 562

make up (reconciliar) "After their argument, they made up and resumed their friendship."

Answer 563

set up "The organizers set up the exhibition booth well before the conference started."

Answer 564

Cancelar o suspender un evento o actividad "Due to heavy snowfall, the organizers had to call off the outdoor concert scheduled for last night."

Answer 565

close down "Many small shops closed down during the pandemic."

Answer 566

come out (emerge) "After the long storm, the sun finally came out, and we were able to go for a walk"

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