The verb trip, in English, means to catch or knock your foot against something while walking or running and to lose your balance as a result, causing you to fall or almost fall. Example: “I tripped outside and sprained my ankle.” To trip on something means the same as to trip except it is used … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Barge In’ (Phrasal Verb) 1. to enter abruptly and rudely 2. to enter a room without knocking or announcing oneself 3. to enter a place suddenly and unexpectedly 4. to interrupt a conversation If someone barges in, they are not invited or expected. The phrase barge in is also put as ‘barge … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Tick Off’ (Phrasal Verb) 1. To mark an item on a list or check with a check mark to show that the item has been completed or dealt with. Example: “The sergeant ticked off the names of each new recruit in line.” 2. Used figuratively, to complete an item on a list … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Screw Up’ (phrasal verb) To screw something up means to do something badly and make a mistake; to fail at something; to mishandle a situation or make the wrong choices. Also possible: Fuck up Mess up (multiple meanings) Usage Notes You can screw something up or screw up something. The phrasal verb … Read more
Meaning of Shape Up (Phrasal Verb) 1. improve or meet a higher standard of performance Sentences Examples “You need to shape up and pull your weight around here.” “You’re a good player but your attitude stinks,” said the coach. “It’s time you shape up and become a team player.” “Shape up, man. You’re a slacker. … Read more
Frequent variations: jump at the chance jump at the offer jump at the opportunity jump at the bait Meaning of Idiom ‘Jump at Something’ To jump at something, such as a chance, offer, or opportunity, it is to quickly take advantage of it; to not hesitate to avail oneself of an opportunity; to enthusiastically seize … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Peter Out’ (Phrasal Verb) To peter out means to become smaller or lesson gradually; to become weaker or less intense before ending completely; to gradually stop or disappear; to dwindle away; to lose one’s energy so that one is unable to continue an activity. Sentence Examples “The campfire petered out in the … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Sleep In’ (phrasal verb) 1. To sleep later than usual, usually by choice, such as on the weekends or during a vacation. 2. adj. To sleep at the place where a person is employed, such as a butler or maid sleeping in their employer’s house (more common: live in) Sentence Examples “I … Read more
Meaning of Idiom Pick Up (Phrasal Verb) 1. To lift someone or something up from a surface. Examples Of Use “When the phone rang, he picked it up immediately.” “He picked up the book from the table.” 2. To answer the phone. Examples Of Use “I tried to call him but he didn’t pick … Read more