Turn a Blind Eye
Turn a Blind Eye = pretend not to notice Ex: The management at the business “turned a blind eye” at bulling from […]
Tag: Phrasal Verb
Cross the Line
Cross the Line = to overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable Ex: […]
Lighten Up
Lighten Up = be less serious, relax IMPORTANT NOTE: “Lighten up” can also mean to make a color lighter. Ex: This color […]
Stand Up For / To
Stand Up For/ To Stand Up For = to defend a person/ group or idea who is being criticized or attacked […]
Get the Hang of
Get the Hang of = to do something enough that you learned how to do it Ex: Learning how to drive […]
Make Fun of (Someone/ Something)
Make Fun of (Someone/ Something) = tease, laugh at, joke about, or mock someone/ something Ex: The other students “made fun of […]
Give Me a Break
Give Me a Break! = 3 meanings: 1) stop it, that is enough, stop bothering me 2) I don’t believe […]
Go On
Go On (phrasal verb) = 1) continue Ex: I’m sorry for interrupting our conversation, please “go on” with what you were talking […]
Hit the Jackpot
Hit the Jackpot Figurative meaning = to be exactly right, to find exactly what you were looking for Literal meaning = […]
Hit the Spot
Hit the Spot = 1) something that feels/tastes refreshing (It was a good idea to do that or eat/drink that) […]