The Ultimate English Phrasal Verbs List for Competitive Exams

Lesson 91 Details

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Lesson 91 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#2700 - ••••••	block off time phrasal-verb ••••••	to reserve a period in your schedule for something important ••••••	I block off time every Friday to review the next week's deadlines. ••••••
#2701 - ••••••	map out choices phrasal-verb ••••••	to list different options with their details ••••••	We map out choices before deciding which project to take on. ••••••
#2702 - ••••••	sleep on it phrasal-verb ••••••	to wait until the next day before making a decision ••••••	If a choice feels overwhelming, I sleep on it and answer in the morning. ••••••
#2703 - ••••••	tune into cravings phrasal-verb ••••••	to pay attention to what your body is asking for ••••••	I tune into cravings so I notice when stress makes me want extra sweets. ••••••
#2704 - ••••••	portion out snacks phrasal-verb ••••••	to divide snacks into measured servings ••••••	We portion out snacks on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced. ••••••
#2705 - ••••••	load up on veggies phrasal-verb ••••••	to eat a lot of vegetables ••••••	I load up on veggies at lunch so dinner can stay light. ••••••
#2706 - ••••••	reach out about anxiety phrasal-verb ••••••	to contact someone to talk about feeling anxious ••••••	Whenever worry builds, I reach out about anxiety to a close friend. ••••••
#2707 - ••••••	talk down worries phrasal-verb ••••••	to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly ••••••	We talk down worries together when a decision feels risky. ••••••
#2708 - ••••••	count down to deadlines phrasal-verb ••••••	to track remaining time closely before work is due ••••••	I count down to deadlines with reminders so nothing slips. ••••••
#2709 - ••••••	journal through sadness phrasal-verb ••••••	to write in a journal while processing sad feelings ••••••	She journals through sadness to understand what the day is teaching her. ••••••
#2710 - ••••••	smooth out fluctuations phrasal-verb ••••••	to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable ••••••	Fiscal policies aim to smooth out fluctuations in the economy. ••••••
#2711 - ••••••	smooth over phrasal-verb ••••••	to make a difficult situation less severe or tense ••••••	She tried to smooth over the argument by changing the topic. ••••••
#2712 - ••••••	smooth things over phrasal-verb ••••••	to make a difficult situation better by talking or acting kindly ••••••	He tried to smooth things over after the argument. ••••••
#2713 - ••••••	snack on phrasal-verb ••••••	to eat small amounts of food between meals ••••••	I like to snack on fruits in the afternoon. ••••••
#2714 - ••••••	snap at phrasal-verb ••••••	to speak angrily and quickly to someone ••••••	He snapped at me when I asked him a simple question. ••••••
#2715 - ••••••	snap back phrasal-verb ••••••	to reply sharply when angry or irritated ••••••	He snapped back when his boss blamed him unfairly. ••••••
#2716 - ••••••	snap out phrasal-verb ••••••	to suddenly stop being sad or depressed ••••••	He needs to snap out of that bad mood. ••••••
#2717 - ••••••	snap out of phrasal-verb ••••••	to suddenly stop feeling sad or depressed ••••••	You need to snap out of your bad mood and move on. ••••••
#2718 - ••••••	snap out of fear phrasal-verb ••••••	to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state ••••••	He managed to snap out of fear and take control of the situation. ••••••
#2719 - ••••••	snap out of it phrasal-verb ••••••	to stop being sad or depressed and return to a normal state ••••••	You need to snap out of it and focus on the positive side. ••••••
#2720 - ••••••	log off from phrasal-verb ••••••	to disconnect from an online account or service ••••••	I log off from work chats after dinner to stay present with family. ••••••
#2721 - ••••••	sound out about phrasal-verb ••••••	to ask people for their opinions on something ••••••	Let's sound out about the new comment policy before we publish it. ••••••
#2722 - ••••••	filter through for phrasal-verb ••••••	to sift carefully to find specific items ••••••	Editors filter through for reliable sources before running a story. ••••••
#2723 - ••••••	dig up on phrasal-verb ••••••	to investigate and discover information about someone or something ••••••	Reporters dig up on candidates before the debate night. ••••••
#2724 - ••••••	talk straight with phrasal-verb ••••••	to speak honestly and directly to someone ••••••	I need to talk straight with the team about the missed deadline. ••••••
#2725 - ••••••	check back through phrasal-verb ••••••	to review something again for confirmation ••••••	Journalists check back through notes to avoid quoting errors. ••••••
#2726 - ••••••	flag up phrasal-verb ••••••	to highlight something so others notice it ••••••	Moderators flag up misleading posts before they spread. ••••••
#2727 - ••••••	break news to phrasal-verb ••••••	to share important or upsetting information with someone ••••••	He had to break news to his editor about the source backing out. ••••••
#2728 - ••••••	tone down for phrasal-verb ••••••	to soften your language or behavior for a situation ••••••	She tones down for audiences who prefer straightforward facts. ••••••
#2729 - ••••••	backtrack on phrasal-verb ••••••	to reverse or withdraw from an earlier statement or promise ••••••	The spokesperson backtracked on the claim once the data was checked. ••••••