Time #2 - phrasal verb Flashcards
come around- pv
I hope still to be in the side when the World Cup comes around next year.
it happens as a regular or predictable event
hurry along - pv
I hate going to museums with Paul because he just hurries me along through all of the exhibits.
making someone do something more quickly,
making something happen more quickly
come up - pv
I can’t believe that the conference is coming up again already.
will be happening soon
lead up to - pv
…the weeks leading up to Christmas.
an event is the period of time immediately before it happens.
set something aside - pv
He had some money in an account that he’d set aside for his kids.
to save something, usually money or time, for a special purpose
fit in - pv
Dr Jones is very busy but I’m sure she’ll be able to fit you in tomorrow.
to find time to do or deal with something or someone
set something/someone back - pv
The opening of the new swimming pool has been set back by a few weeks.
to delay an event, process, or person
fritter something away - pv
