Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
wash away
удалить или унести что-то водой
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
phrasal-verb
wash up
мыть посуду после еды; умыться
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
phrasal-verb
watch out
быть настороже и осторожным с чем-то опасным
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
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watch over
защищать или охранять кого-то с вниманием
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.
phrasal-verb
waver between
колебаться между двумя мнениями или выборами
Meaning
to go back and forth between two opinions or choices
Example
She **wavered between** hope and fear before making her decision.
phrasal-verb
wear off
постепенно исчезать или терять эффект
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
phrasal-verb
weigh against
сравнить различные мнения перед тем, как выразить свое собственное
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
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weigh in with
внести мнение или совет
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
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weigh up
оценить все «за» и «против» перед принятием решения
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
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whip up
быстро приготовить еду
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.
phrasal-verb
win out
наконец-то достичь успеха после трудностей или сопротивления
Meaning
to finally succeed after difficulties or opposition
Example
Despite strong resistance, the reformers **won out** in the end.
phrasal-verb
win over
убедить кого-то поддержать вас или ваши идеи
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over** the undecided voters.
phrasal-verb
win over voters
убедить людей поддержать вас или ваши идеи
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
phrasal-verb
wind down from
расслабиться после завершения чего-то интенсивного
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
phrasal-verb
wind down spending
постепенно сокращать или прекращать расходы
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
phrasal-verb
wind down with
расслабляться, делая что-то спокойное
Meaning
to relax by doing something calming
Example
She likes to **wind down with** a book before bed.
phrasal-verb
wind meetings down
завершить обсуждения и закрыть встречу
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
phrasal-verb
wind off
расслабиться после периода работы или стресса
Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to **wind off** by reading a good book.
phrasal-verb
wind off from
расслабиться или отвлечься от стресса; успокоиться после работы или напряжения
Meaning
to relax or detach yourself from stress; to calm down after work or tension
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind off from** all the pressure by listening to soft music.
phrasal-verb
wind up about
взволнованный или расстроенный из-за чего-то
Meaning
to become agitated or upset because of something
Example
Try not to **wind up about** the traffic; we'll still make it on time.
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wind up with
закончить в определенной ситуации или состоянии; привести к чему-то
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation or condition; to result in
Example
If you keep skipping breaks, you might **wind up with** burnout.
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wind yourself down
расслабиться после того, как был занят или напряжен
Meaning
to relax after being busy or stressed
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind myself down** with some calming music.
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wind yourself up
заставить себя нервничать или расстраиваться; становиться напряженным или обеспокоенным
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
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wipe down
протирать поверхность, теряя её тряпкой
Meaning
to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth
Example
Don’t forget to **wipe down** the kitchen counter after cooking.