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1) Account for- To explain the reason for
Example- “Asking government to account for its work is a trend now”, PM Narendra Modi
2) Answer for - To be responsible for
Example- “Julian Assange needs to answer for what he has done”,Hillary Clinton.
3) Ask after - To make inquiries about the health of someone
Example - “Is Deepika Padukone Pregnant?” fans ask after she flaunts her IIFA 2019 look.
4) Ask for- To demand
Example- “Gold medalist don’t ask for Gold in marriage”, Anandiben Patel
5) Back out- To withdraw from something before completion/to fail to keep promise
Example - Major payment companies back out of Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency.
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6) Back up- To support
Example - “50% of women in relationships have a back-up partner”, a study says
7) Bank upon/count on - To rely on
Example- “You can’t bank upon Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli only”, Ganguly to other players.
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8) Bear down- To overthrow or crush by force
Example- Landslide and flood warning as 2 typhoons bear down on Japan.
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9) Bear up - To withstand stress or difficulty
Example- Everyone has to bear up some difficulties.
10) Bear with- to tolerate with someone
Example - “Please bear with us. We do have a few ghosts in the machine. Trying to rectify these quickly.”Company’s spokeperson on website crash.
11) Become of- To happen
Example- I wonder, what became of Parineeti Chopra’s career.
12) Branch out- To spread
Example- Las Vegas Healing garden co-creator plan to branch out across the nation.
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13) Break down- To stop working
Example- North Korea said that discussions with the U.S. on Pyongyang’s nuclear program have broken down.
14) Break into- To enter by force
Example- A teenager attempted to break into a German prison to win back his Ex-gf.
15) Break off- To stop suddenly/to end a relationship
Example- Virat Kohli broke off in the middle of a match, when he heard the news of his father.
16) Break out- To start suddenly(disease, war etc)
Example- Dengue has broken out in delhi.
17) Break up- To end/disperse
Example- Selena Gomez opens up about her romance and ultimate break up with Justin Bieber.
18) Break through- To discover a secret
Example- Google announced a breakthrough in Quantum computing.
Example- Google announced a breakthrough in Quantum computing.
19) Bring about- To cause to happen
Example- “Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President can bring about improvement ”,Wriddhiman Saha.
20) Bring along- To take someone/something
Example- Uber is making it easier to bring pets along for the ride.
21) Bring down- To overthrow(a government)/to reduce in position
Example- Tata sky has introduced an optimization feature for its subscribers to bring down monthly subscription cost.
Example- Tata sky has introduced an optimization feature for its subscribers to bring down monthly subscription cost.
22) Bring forward- To present
Example- The International Parlympic committee has told that it has powers to bring forward events if typhoons strike during Tokyo games.
Example- The International Parlympic committee has told that it has powers to bring forward events if typhoons strike during Tokyo games.
23) Bring in- To produce, yield or earn
Example- “Day- Night Test cricket will certainly bring in the crowds”, Anil Kumble.
Example- “Day- Night Test cricket will certainly bring in the crowds”, Anil Kumble.
24) Bring on- To cause to happen
Example- Upcoming movie “Conjuring 3” will bring on the scares,chills and frights.
Example- Upcoming movie “Conjuring 3” will bring on the scares,chills and frights.
25) Bring out- To present to the public/to make some quality noticeable
Example- This Diwali let Ram’s spirit bring out best in us.
Example- This Diwali let Ram’s spirit bring out best in us.
26) Bring round- To bring to one’s senses/ to make one agree to one’s opinion
Example- The trade Union succeeded in bringing the management round to their point of view.
Example- The trade Union succeeded in bringing the management round to their point of view.
27) Bring under- To control
Example- Reliance is planning to bring all digital units under one roof.
Example- Reliance is planning to bring all digital units under one roof.
28) Bring up- To raise/ to rear/ to increase
Example- “Deepika Padukone wants to bring up her children exactly the way she was brought up” , Filmfare.
Example- “Deepika Padukone wants to bring up her children exactly the way she was brought up” , Filmfare.
29) Call on - To visit a person
Example- Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leaders separately calls on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Example- Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leaders separately calls on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
30) Call for- To demand
Example- “Call for Jihad in J&K against the Indian forces”, Imran Khan
Example- “Call for Jihad in J&K against the Indian forces”, Imran Khan
31) Call off- To cancel
Example- Bangladesh Cricketers have called off their strike after getting assurance from the country’s board.
Example- Bangladesh Cricketers have called off their strike after getting assurance from the country’s board.
32) Carry away- To arouse too much emotion/zeal
Example- I was carried away by the emotional scenes of Swadesh movie.
Example- I was carried away by the emotional scenes of Swadesh movie.
33) Come by - To get
Example- It is difficult to come by a good job now-a-days.
Example- It is difficult to come by a good job now-a-days.
34) Carry on- To continue
Example- Young leg spinner Usman Qadir has vowed to carry on the legency of his late father Abdul Qadir.
Example- Young leg spinner Usman Qadir has vowed to carry on the legency of his late father Abdul Qadir.
35) Carry out- To complete of fulfill/to execute
Example- “Our success will lie in how we carry out Modi’s vision” Devendra Fadnavis.
Example- “Our success will lie in how we carry out Modi’s vision” Devendra Fadnavis.
36) Chance upon- To meet/get by chance
Example- I chanced upon one of my friends when I was going to market.
Example- I chanced upon one of my friends when I was going to market.
37 Clear of- To free from blame
How LinkedIn steered clear of controversy?
How LinkedIn steered clear of controversy?
38) Come about- To happen
Example- How did these huge losses in your business come about?
Example- How did these huge losses in your business come about?
39) Come across- To find (unexpectedly) or meet by chance
Example- Ayushmann’s Bala movie has all hair loss tips we have ever come across on the Internet.
Example- Ayushmann’s Bala movie has all hair loss tips we have ever come across on the Internet.
40) Come down- To become lower or cheaper
Example- “Onion prices will come down soon”, Bangladesh PM Hasina
Example- “Onion prices will come down soon”, Bangladesh PM Hasina
41) Come forward - To offer help
Example- “Shiv Sena should come forward for alternative agreement.”,BJP
Example- “Shiv Sena should come forward for alternative agreement.”,BJP
42) Close down- To stop operating
Example- The petrol pumps of Reliance closed down.
Example- The petrol pumps of Reliance closed down.
43) Come out- To come into public view happen
Example- Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that he was motivated to publicly come out as gay.
Example- Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that he was motivated to publicly come out as gay.
44) Come to- To gain consciousness or to recover/ to get result
Example- US and China have come to understanding on Trade relationship.
Example- US and China have come to understanding on Trade relationship.
45) Come up - Mooted or raised for discussion
Example- The issue of safety came up twice during the meeting.
Example- The issue of safety came up twice during the meeting.
46) Count on- To depend on, to rely on
Example- Secret to a happy wedding- don’t count on contributions.
Example- Secret to a happy wedding- don’t count on contributions.
47) Cut in - To interrupt
Example- You should not cut in with your uncolicited advice.
Example- You should not cut in with your uncolicited advice.
48) Deal in- To have business of something
Example- He deals in sugar.
Example- He deals in sugar.
49) Deal with- To handle
Example- “No 50-50 deal with Shiv Sena, I will be CM for next 5 years.”, Devendra Fadnavis.
Example- “No 50-50 deal with Shiv Sena, I will be CM for next 5 years.”, Devendra Fadnavis.
50) Die out- To get extinct
Example- Several species died out because of climate change.
Example- Several species died out because of climate change.
51) Dispose of - To sell off/ to get rid of
Example- CBDT sets June 30 deadline to dispose of demonetisation cases.
Example- CBDT sets June 30 deadline to dispose of demonetisation cases.
52) Drag on- To stretch
Example- The court cases in India drag on for years.
Example- The court cases in India drag on for years.
53) Enter into - To start or get involved
Example- “India and Saudi Arab will enter into new pact on security.”, MEA
Example- “India and Saudi Arab will enter into new pact on security.”, MEA
54) Fall back- To retreat
Example- PSUs fall back as private firms move ahead.
Example- PSUs fall back as private firms move ahead.
55) Fall off- To become less, decrease
Example- Stock prices have fallen off.
Example- Stock prices have fallen off.
56) Figure out- To understand
Example- “It took me only one net session to figure out that Sikhar Dhawan had extraordinary talent”, Coach
Example- “It took me only one net session to figure out that Sikhar Dhawan had extraordinary talent”, Coach
57) Gain on - To come close to someone or something that you are chasing
Example- I am gaining on them in my business. Soon I will leave them behind.
Example- I am gaining on them in my business. Soon I will leave them behind.
58) Get about/ around- Spread, move around or be socially active
Example- Good news are getting about EnglishKendra.com in market.
Example- Good news are getting about EnglishKendra.com in market.
59) Get away with - To do something wrong or illegal without getting caught or punished
Example- The thieves got away with all my belongings.
Example- The thieves got away with all my belongings.
60) Get down- To direct attention toward something
Example- Please get down to your work.
Example- Please get down to your work.
61) Get on- To make progress, to be on harmonious terms
Example- He gets on well with all his neighbors.
Example- He gets on well with all his neighbors.
62) Get rid of - To dispose of/ to leave
Example- I want to get rid of my bad habits.
Example- I want to get rid of my bad habits.
63) Get through- To finish or assist in finishing
Example- If you work hard, you will get through this task in a week.
Example- If you work hard, you will get through this task in a week.
64) Give away- To distribute, to reveal, to betray
Example- The chief guest gave away the prizes.
Example- The chief guest gave away the prizes.
65) Give up - To leave, to stop doing something/to yield
Example- She has given up smoking.
Example- She has given up smoking.
66) Go ahead- To start or continue to do something
Example- Go ahead if you are willing to get success in your business.
Example- Go ahead if you are willing to get success in your business.
67) Go along- To cooperate
Example- I will go along with them on this issue.
Example- I will go along with them on this issue.
68) Go through- To pass through a time
Example- Let me go through this book.
Example- Let me go through this book.
69) Go up- Increase
Example- Price of foodgrains went up due to famine.
Example- Price of foodgrains went up due to famine.
70 Hold back - To retain in one/s possession, to restrain oneself
Example- Please hold back your emotions when you are talking to strangers.
Example- Please hold back your emotions when you are talking to strangers.
71) Hold down- To prevent, to limit
Example- The militants were held down by the Indian army.
Example- The militants were held down by the Indian army.
72) Hold on - To maintain one’s grip, to continue to do something despite difficulties, to wait for something wanted or requested
Example- Please hold on while we transfer your call to the executive.
Example- Please hold on while we transfer your call to the executive.
73) Jump at - To draw conclusion in a hurry
Example- You should not jump at any conclusion without due deliberation.
Example- You should not jump at any conclusion without due deliberation.
74) Keep up- To maintain
Example- Keep up your confidence in every situation.
Example- Keep up your confidence in every situation.
75) Knock down- To bring to the ground with a blow
Example- Three people were knocked down by a speeding car.
Example- Three people were knocked down by a speeding car.
76) Laugh at- To make fun of
Example- We should not laugh at others.
Example- We should not laugh at others.
77) Lay aside/ by- to make savings for future use
Example- Please lay some money aside for the rainy days.
Example- Please lay some money aside for the rainy days.
78) Lay down - To give up for future use or surrender
Example- There is no alternative but to lay down your weapons.
Example- There is no alternative but to lay down your weapons.
79) Lay out- To arrange according to plans
Example- Lay out your plans before investing money.
Example- Lay out your plans before investing money.
80) Let someone down- To disappoint someone
Example- Trust me, I will not let you down.
Example- Trust me, I will not let you down.
81) Live upto - To live or act in accordance with
Example- I couldn’t live up-to my parents’ expectation.
Example- I couldn’t live up-to my parents’ expectation.
82) Look after - Take care of
Example- She has five children to look after.
Example- She has five children to look after.
83) Look for- To try to find
Example- I am looking for my lost book.
Example- I am looking for my lost book.
84) Look forward to- Expect with pleasure
Example- I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
Example- I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
85) Look into- Investigate
Example- Please look into this matter as soon as possible.
Example- Please look into this matter as soon as possible.
86) Make of- To understand, to produce or construct
Example- from What do you make of this news?
Example- from What do you make of this news?
87) Make over- Convert, redo, renovate
Example- This place needs a complete makeover.
Example- This place needs a complete makeover.
88) Mess up- to make an error
Example- I messed up a question and hence scored fewer marks.
Example- I messed up a question and hence scored fewer marks.
89) Move on - To concentrate one’s other matter in recovering from a setback or difficulty
Example- Control your emotions and move on in life.
Example- Control your emotions and move on in life.
90) Note down - To write something so that you don’t forget it
Example- Please note down the important points.
Example- Please note down the important points.
91) Pass away - To die
Example- He passed away in sleep.
Example- He passed away in sleep.
92) Pay for- To suffer for doing some mistake
Example- We have to pay for our sins.
Example- We have to pay for our sins.
93) Play on - To take advantage of
Example- He played on her emotions.
Example- He played on her emotions.
94) Put down - To suppress/ to criticize
Example- Never put down your friends in public.
Example- Never put down your friends in public.
95) Put off - To postpone/ to repel ( as from bad manners)
Example- The meeting was put off due to heavy rains.
Example- The meeting was put off due to heavy rains.
96) Put on - Assume/ to clothe oneself
Example- Put on your sweater.
Example- Put on your sweater.
97) Pay off - To be successful
Example- Hard work pays off.
Example- Hard work pays off.
98) Run down - Become weak/disparage/to criticize/to crush
Example- Do not run down your spouse in public.
Example- Do not run down your spouse in public.
99) Run into - Transform into/amount upto/to face/to meet by chance
Example- I ran into my childhood friends in the market.
Example- I ran into my childhood friends in the market.
100) See through - To realize the truth
Example- I saw through his evil intention.
Example- I saw through his evil intention.
101) See off - To take leave of
Example- I went to the station to see off my friends.
Example- I went to the station to see off my friends.
102) Send for - To call, summon
Example- Please, send for a doctor.
Example- Please, send for a doctor.
103) Set up - To establish
Example- He set up a new business.
Example- He set up a new business.
104) Sor out - To find a solution
Example- Please sort out my problems.
Example- Please sort out my problems.
105) Stand by - To remain loyal/ to be ready
Example- I will stand by you through thick and thin.
Example- I will stand by you through thick and thin.
106) Step down - To resign from a high post
Example- He stepped down after being alleged of corruption.
Example- He stepped down after being alleged of corruption.
107) Step in- To intervene
Example- The boss stepped in when the fight turned ugly.
Example- The boss stepped in when the fight turned ugly.
108) Step out - To quit
Example- Step out of my way.
Example- Step out of my way.
109) Taken aback- To be surprised
Example- I was taken aback by his audacity.
Example- I was taken aback by his audacity.
110) Take after - To resemble a close, older relative
Example- He has taken after his father.
Example- He has taken after his father.
111) Take down - To write down
Example- Please take down the important points.
Example- Please take down the important points.
112) Take over - To take responsibility for or control of
Example- A new secretary has taken over the key post.
Example- A new secretary has taken over the key post.
113) Turn down - To refuse or reject
Example- He turned down my offer.
Example- He turned down my offer.
114) Turn out (to be) - To prove to be
Example- He turned out to be a crook.
Example- He turned out to be a crook.
115) Wear off - To lose effect Soon
Example- The polish started wearing off .
Example- The polish started wearing off .
116) Weigh down -
To make anxious, to burden
Example- Men were weighed down with added responsibilities.
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