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1. try something
on
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sample clothing
|
I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they
will fit.
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2. try something
out
|
test
|
I am going to try this new brand of detergent out.
|
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3. use something
up
|
finish the supply
|
The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more.
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4. wake
up
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stop sleeping
|
We have to wake up early for work on Monday.
|
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5. warm
someone/
something up
|
increase the temperature
|
You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace.
|
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6. warm
up
|
prepare body for exercise
|
I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a
run.
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7. wear
off
|
fade away
|
Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party.
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8. work
out
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exercise
|
I work
out at the gym three times
a week.
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9. work
out
|
be successful
|
Our plan worked out fine.
|
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10. work something out
|
make a calculation
|
We have to work out the total cost before we buy the
house.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
PHRASAL VERBS JUNE
IDIOMS JUNE
W
Wag the Dog:
A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve:
To openly and freely express your emotions.
When It Rains, It Pours:
Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm.
When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.
Wild and Woolly:
Uncultured and without laws.
Wine and Dine:
When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.
Without A Doubt:
For certain.
X
X marks the spot:
A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for.
Y
You Are What You Eat:
In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.
You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover:
Decisions shouldn't be made primarily on appearance.
You Can't Take it With You:
Enjoy what you have and not what you don't have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you.
Your Guess Is As Good As Mine:
I have no idea.
Z
Zero Tolerance:
No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.
Wag the Dog:
A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve:
To openly and freely express your emotions.
When It Rains, It Pours:
Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm.
When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.
Wild and Woolly:
Uncultured and without laws.
Wine and Dine:
When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.
Without A Doubt:
For certain.
X
X marks the spot:
A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for.
Y
You Are What You Eat:
In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.
You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover:
Decisions shouldn't be made primarily on appearance.
You Can't Take it With You:
Enjoy what you have and not what you don't have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you.
Your Guess Is As Good As Mine:
I have no idea.
Z
Zero Tolerance:
No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.
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