Phrasal verbs and idiom practise | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The last straw (Idiom)

the final problem in a series of problems that finally causes one to become angry.

Take with a grain of salt (Idiom)

to not take something completely seriously or literally.

Sit tight (Idiom)

to wait patiently without taking any action.

See eye to eye (Idiom)

to agree fully with someone.

Pull someone’s leg (Idiom)

to joke or trick someone.

Out of the blue (Idiom)

happening unexpectedly, without warning.

Kick the bucket (Idiom)

a euphemistic or humorous expression for dying.

In hot water (Idiom)

to be in trouble or at risk of being in trouble.

Go the extra mile (Idiom)

to do more than what is expected or required.

Fit as a fiddle (Idiom)

to be in good physical health.

Elephant in the room (Idiom)

a big problem or controversial issue that everyone knows about but no one wants to discuss.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch (Idiom)

don’t make plans based on future events that might not happen.

Cold feet (Idiom)

to feel nervous or scared about a decision or event that is about to happen.

Barking up the wrong tree (Idiom)

to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve something.

Add fuel to the fire (Idiom)

to make a situation worse.

Wipe off (PV)

to clean the surface of something by rubbing.

Stick to (PV)

to continue doing or using something without changing.

Shut down (PV)

to turn off a machine or system, usually a computer.

Move on (PV)

to leave or progress beyond something.

Look forward (PV)

to anticipate something pleasant.

Take after (PV)

to resemble a family member in appearance or behavior.

Speak up (PV)

to talk louder or more clearly.

Sign up (PV)

to register or enroll in a service or activity.

Log in (PV)

to enter credentials to access a system or service.

Hold on (PV)

to wait for a short time.

Make ends meet (Idiom)

to have just enough money to pay for the things you need.

Keep an eye on (Idiom)

to watch or take care of something.

Jump on the bandwagon (Idiom)

to join others in doing something that is becoming popular.

In the nick of time (Idiom)

just in time to prevent something.

Go back to the drawing board (Idiom)

to start over after a failed attempt.

Cut to the chase (Idiom)

to get to the point without wasting time.

Cry over spilled milk (Idiom)

to be upset about something that cannot be undone.

Burn the midnight oil (Idiom)

to stay up late working on a project or task.

Bite off more than you can chew (Idiom)

to take on a task that is too big.

Beat around the bush (Idiom)

to avoid talking about what is important.

Let the cat out of the bag (Idiom)

to accidentally reveal a secret.

Hit the nail on the head (Idiom)

to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Face the music (Idiom)

to accept and deal with the negative consequences of one’s actions.

Cut corners (Idiom)

to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality or rules.

Break the ice (Idiom)

to do or say something to relieve tension or get a conversation going in an awkward or uncomfortable situation.

Spill the beans (Idiom)

to reveal secret information accidentally or maliciously.

Hit the hay (Idiom)

to go to bed in order to sleep.

Under the weather (Idiom)

feeling slightly ill or not as well as usual.

Cost an arm and a leg (Idiom)

something that is very expensive.

Piece of cake (Idiom)

something that is very easy to do.

Work out (PV)

to exercise or find a solution to a problem.

Take off (PV)

to begin to fly or to suddenly leave.

Set up (PV)

to arrange or establish something.

Put off (PV)

to delay doing something.

Go over (PV)

to review or examine something.

Give up (PV)

to stop trying to do something.

Dress up (PV)

to wear fancy or formal clothes for a special occasion.

Come across (PV)

to find or encounter something by chance.

Call off (PV)

to cancel an event or agreement.

Break down (PV)

when a machine stops working due to malfunction.

Catch up (PV)

to spend time finding out about someone's life after not seeing them for a while.

Throw away (PV)

to dispose of something that is no longer needed or wanted.

Fill out (PV)

to complete a form or document by providing necessary information.

Look after (PV)

to take care of someone or something.

Run out of (PV)

to use up all of something and have no more left.

Hang out (PV)

to spend time relaxing or socializing informally.

Drop by (PV)

to visit someone informally and without prior arrangement.

Turn off (PV)

to deactivate a device or system.

Turn on (PV)

to activate a device or system.

Pick up (PV)

to lift something or someone from a surface.