back
back into sth, back onto sth, back sb (to do)
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120 cards to learn, plus a reading text that puts the key phrases in context.
120 cards
back into sth, back onto sth, back sb (to do)
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come to a conclusion/decision/etc, come to power, come into view, come as a shock/etc, come to do sth, come true
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drive (your point) home, drive sb crazy/mad, drive sb to do sth, drive at sth
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drop sth off sth, drop sth into/onto sth, drop sb at, drop a hint, drop sb (from a team)
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fall ill, fall into (a category), fall in love, fall into place, fall short, fall to pieces
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fly a flag, fly by, fly open, fly at
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follow sb's argument/etc, follow suit, follow sb's lead, follow sb's advice, as follows
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get going, get somewhere, get ill/angry/upset/etc, get sth wet/dirty/etc, get to do sth, get sb sth, get sth done, get sth doing
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go and do sth, go deaf/grey/crazy/bad/etc, go for days/weeks/etc (without sth), go hungry, go without, go to do sth
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head towards/for (a place), head a ball, head a committee/etc, head a list
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jump at the chance (to do), jump the queue, jump to conclusions, jump the gun
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move it, get a move on, follow sb's every move, make a move, on the move
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beside the point, up to a point, a sore point
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point at/to/towards sth, get to the point, make a point of doing sth, make your point, miss the point, at some point
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raise your hand, raise sth with sb, raise a child/family, raise sb's hopes/expectations, raise a smile, raise your voice, raise an army
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run a business/campaign/etc, run riot, run on petrol/electricity/etc, run sb a bath, run through sth, run the risk of doing, run into problems
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rush to conclusions, do sth in a rush, in a rush (to do sth), mad rush, rush hour, the Christmas/etc rush
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steady yourself, steady your nerves, hold sth steady, steady relationship, steady growth, steady look, steady pace
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keep track of, lose track of time/etc, on the wrong track, on track (to do)
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turn to do sth, turn a gun/etc on sb, turn to sb, turn cold/nasty/etc, turn 40/etc
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get in sb's way, know the way, lose your way, get sth out of the way, make way for, in the way, on the way, in this way, a way of doing, by the way
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very close (to)
The beach is a stone’s throw from here.
in a straight line (used for measuring distance)
It’s 10 miles away as the crow flies.
go straight forward, without turning
Just follow your nose to find the cafe.
do what you feel is right in a particular situation, although you are not certain
Trust your instincts and follow your nose.
a long way from any town or city
We broke down in the middle of nowhere.
become confused about where you are and where other things are
I lost my bearings in the busy city.
go towards someone or something in the quickest and most direct way
As soon as we arrived, he made a beeline for the buffet.
away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists
We prefer to vacation off the beaten track.
suddenly stop, for example because you are surprised
I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw him.
follow a path that is quicker and shorter than the usual way
We took a short cut to avoid traffic.
follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive
We took the scenic route through the mountains.
stop people from entering an area by putting something such as a rope around it
why have they cordoned off the city center?
move towards someone quietly and slowly, especially because you want to surprise them
I watched a cat as it crept up on a bird
move more slowly than other people so that you are behind them
I got tired on the walk and I fell behind the rest
make less progress or be less successful than other people who are doing a similar job or activity
I was off school for two months with my illness and I fell behind the others
become lost or go to the wrong place
we went astray but soon found our way again
prevent someone from going somewhere by getting in front of them
one police office chased the robber while the other went to head him off
stop someone or something from moving forwards
the police held back the cowd
start living in a different house or flat (with)
when she got divorced, Laura moved in with me
leave one place and travel to another
I tend to stay in one city and then move on to another
stop discussing or doing something and begin discussing or doing something different
we should move on or we'll never finish this meeting on time
premanently leave the house or flat where you live or the place where you have your business
I heard you finally moved out of your parents' place
change your position in order to make space for someone or something
the woman moved over so that I could sit on the bench
stop by the side of the road in a car or other vehicle
could you just pull over for a second?
leave secretly
after an hour I managed to slip away without anyone noticing
leave a job so that somebody else can take over
the chairman stepped aside to allow a younger person to take over
move so that somebody can pass you
we stepped aside to let someone in a wheelchair through
visit somewhere before continuing to another place
we can stop off at the bakery on the way to school
(of an object) have one end move upwards, especially because something heavy has been put at the other end
the bench began to tip up when I sat on it
turn a container upside down so that the things inside it come out
I tipped the box up and emptied everything into the table
leave a meeting, performance, etc before the end, usually because you are angry or bored
I walked out halfway through the film
suddenly leave a relationship, your family, your job, etc
you can't just walk out like this!
to happen or make something happen at a faster rate
I started to feel nervous as the car accelerated
a company that owns aircraft and takes people or goods by plane from one place to another
I've applied for a job with another airline
to move closer to someone or something
As we approached the airport, we put our seat belts on
a particular way of thinking about or dealing with something
She has an interesting approach to teaching
to climb a mountain, stairs, etc
As we began to ascend the mountain, the weather got worse
if a ball or other object bounces, it hits a surface then moves away from it
Stop bouncing that ball against the wall
the movement of an object when it hits a surface and moves away again
You are allowed one bounce and then you have to catch the ball again
things that are being sent by ship, plane, train or truck
It took them all morning to load the cargo
one of the vehicles that are joined together to make a train
The carriage was practically empty when we got on the train
to hire a boat, plane or bus, especially for use by a group of people
We decided to charter a plane to take us deeper into the Amazon
to climb something with difficulty, using your hands and feet
We quickly clambered up the rocks
to close your hand or your mouth tightly, especially because you are angry or upset
Matt clenched his teeth but didn't say anything
to hold someone or something firmly, for example because you are afraid or in pain, or do not want to lose them
I clutched my passport as we made our way through the busy airport
to move along the ground on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground
Most babies begin to crawl when they are a few months old
if someone creeps somewhere, they move there quietly and slowly
The burglar crept along the corridor
to run or go somewhere very quickly because you are in a hurry
I must just dash to the post office
to go down a mountain or slope, or to go downstairs
We descended the mountain slowly
a slow and gradual change from one situation or opinion to another
There's been a drift in public opinion away from supporting the policy
to be pushed along very slowly by the movement of air or water
The boat must have been drifting for a long time
to leave your country in order to live in another country, on a permanent basis
My brother is thinking of emigrating to Australia
to rest or move slowly on the surface of a liquid and not sink
I was floating in the sea when a wave came over my head
if a liquid flows, it moves smoothly and continuously in one direction
The River Thames flows from west to east
the continuous movement of a liquid in one direction
The flow of water was so powerful that it knocked me off my feet
to try to hold, move or find something using your hands in a way that is not skilful or graceful
She fumbled in her bag and finally found a pen
to make a movement with your hands or head in order to show or tell someone something
Alec gestured towards the photograph on the wall
a movement that communicates a feeling or instruction
Gestures differ from culture to culture
to move in a smooth and easy way with no noise
The dancer seemed to glide across the floor
to take hold of something in a rough or rude way
It's very rude to grab things out of other people's hands
to take and hold something or someone very tightly
Vicky grasped my hand as we crossed the busy road
someone who walks for long distances in the countryside for pleasure
A group of hikers came over the hill
someone who travels by asking other people to take them in their car, by holding out their thumb or a sign
We picked up a hitchhiker outside Oxford
to move forward by jumping on one foot
Can you hop on one leg?
a quick jump on one foot
The little girl jumped over the cat with a hop
someone who comes to live in a country from another country
I don't think it's right that all these immigrants should be allowed to come here
to run at a slow steady speed, usually for exercise or pleasure
I jog about five miles every morning
a run for exercise or pleasure at a slow steady speed
Do you want to go for a jog?
a jump, especially a long or high one
It'll take a big leap to get over the stream
to jump over something
He leapt over the table and punched me in the face!
the amount of space in front of your seat in which you can stretch your legs
Let's go business class because you get more legroom
to walk in a group with each person matching the speed and movements of the others
They marched for days to get to the border
if a bird or animal migrates, it travels to another part of the world
You often see large flocks of birds as they migrate south
someone who is walking past a place, especially when an accident or violent event happens
The accident was reported to police by a passerby
someone who is walking, especially in a town or city, instead of driving or riding
Pedestrians need to be particularly careful at this crossing
a structure built out from the land over water and used for getting on and off boats
We walked along the pier and jumped into the boat.
to fly an aircraft
I wonder what it's like to pilot a jet
to show something by holding out your finger or a long thin object
I looked where she was pointing
to hit someone or something with your fist, usually as hard as you can
Tony punched the wall in anger
a hard surface next to a sea or river, where boats can stop
There were fishing boats all along the quay
someone who leaves their country, especially during a war or other threatening event
More than a million refugees are trying to escape the fighting
the money you pay for a journey to and from a place
The return fare into town is about a pound
to move or travel with no particular purpose
We spent the afternoon just roaming the hills
to move forward while turning over and over
I spotted a ball rolling towards me and picked it up
to move in a circle around a fixed central point, or to move something in this way
This part rotates, spraying water on all the dirty dishes
an occasion when you go somewhere and come back to your starting point again
The round trip took me about four days
the roads or paths that you use when you go from one place to another
I'm just planning our route for tomorrow
to disappear below the surface of the water
The ship sank when it hit an iceberg
a sudden uncontrolled slide across the ground, especially by a vehicle
We went into a skid because there was ice on the road
to slide across the ground in an uncontrolled way
The car skidded on the wet road
to move forwards by jumping first on one foot and then the other
I loved school when I was young and I used to skip all the way there
to move smoothly and quickly across a surface
Jason slid a pen to me across the table
if you slip, your feet slide accidentally and you lose your balance or fall over
I slipped on the stairs
to move by putting one foot down in front of the other
Would you just step this way, sir?
a man whose job is to look after the passengers on a plane, train or ship, serving them with food and drink
The steward brought me a blanket.
to walk with energy and confidence
The head teacher strode into the room and looked at us
to hit your foot on something and fall down
I tripped as I was going into the bedroom
to travel from place to place, especially on foot, without a particular direction or purpose
I wandered around the art gallery for an hour
to move your hand to say hello or goodbye or as a signal
We waved to Valerie as the train pulled away
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