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In this post, we're going to learn the phrasal verb launch into . Launch into is an inseparable phrasal verb. Definition If someone launches int o something, they start it with a lot of enthusiasm. Example sentences He immediately launched into a speech about the company. John launched into a detailed account of his experience.

In this post, we're going to learn the idiom sit on the fenc e. Definition If someone sits on the fence , they avoid saying who they support in a discussion or argument. Example sentences You should make your position clear - you can't sit on the fence. Steve sits on the fence when John and I argue. He is sitting on the fence with the same decision.

In this post, we're going to learn the phrasal verb lay in . Lay in is a separable phrasal verb. Definition If you lay in a supply of something, you collect and store it for future use. Example sentences We have to lay in a supply of firewood. They began to harvest nuts and lay them in for the winter.

In this post, we're going to learn the idiom break the ice . Definition If you break the ice at the beginning of a party or a meeting, you do or say something to make people feel more comfortable. Example sentences He tried to break the ice with a few jokes. I offered him a cigarette to break the ice. Jo managed to break the ice by asking about her plans.

In this post, we're going to learn the phrasal verb laugh off . Laugh off is a separable phrasal verb. Definition If you laugh off something unpleasant, you try to make it seem less serious, especially by making a joke about it. Example sentence She was hurt but she laughed it off. He laughed off the rumours that he was about to resign. 

In this post, we're going to learn the idiom drive someone up the wall . Definition If you drive someone up the wall, you make them very angry or annoyed. Example sentences That loud music is driving me up the wall. Stop it! You're driving me up the wall. His pointless remarks drove me up the wall.

In this post, we're going to learn the phrasal verb lap up . Lap up is a separable phrasal verb. Definition If someone laps up something, they listen to and accept it without thinking about whether it is good, true etc. Example sentence He was telling lies but the audience were lapping them up.

In this post, we're going to learn the idiom above the board . Definition If something is above board, it is legal and is done honestly. Example sentences The deal was totally open and above board. He acted completely above board.

Here are 8 English idioms related to book. #1 If you are in someone's good book , they are pleased with you. If you are in someone's bad book , they are annoyed with you. She's trying to get back in the teacher's good books. I'm in his bad books because I forgot to invite him. #2 If you bring someone to book , you officially punish them for their behaviour. We'll bring the criminals to book.

Phrasal verbs that start with J Jerk around American English, informal. to cause difficulty for someone, especially by being dishonest or unfair with them: Why are you jerking him around ? Jog along British English, informal. to continue with little change: The business is jogging along .

British vs American English: Differences Illustrated

Here is a list of phrasal verbs with Kick Kick around 1. Informal. to move from one place to another: We decided to kick around Italy. 2. Informal. to discuss an idea or plan informally: They met to kick the suggestion around . 3. Informal. to treat someone unkindly and unfairly: He can't kick me around anymore. Kick against to react strongly against something that you dislike: Students kicked against the establishment.

Here is a list of phrasal verbs with 'Keep' Keep at to continue doing or working on something: Don't give up and keep at it. Keep away to not approach someone or something: Keep away from the cliff edge.

Here is a list of phrasal verbs that start with I Identify with 1. to feel that you understand the feeling and ideas of someone else: I didn't identify with the characters in the story. 2. to equate something with something: Some people identify material wealth with happiness . 3. to think that someone is involved or connected with something: He has always been identified closely with the peace movement.

Here is a list of phrasal verbs that start with H Hail from to be from or have been born in a particular place: He originally hails from Chicago. Phrasal verbs with 'Hand' Hang about/around/round to spend time or wait somewhere without any clear reason: Teens were hanging about in the street outside.

Here is a list of phrasal verbs with "Hold" Hold against to have a bad opinion of someone because they have done something wrong in the past: Nobody held my failure against me. Hold back to stop someone from doing something or to stop something from doing something: They were unable to hold back  the demonstrators. Hold down (S) to prevent prices or number from rising: Their goal was to hold down costs.

Aboard is a preposition or an adverb. Aboard means 'on or onto a ship, aircraft, train or bus'. It is the synonym of ' on board'. [as preposition] We finally went aboard the ship. [as adverb] The plane crashed into a mountainside, killing all 250 passengers aboard. Aboard can also mean 'in or into an organization, group or company'. She came aboard as a chief engineer.

British English Meaning: to understand a situation completely wrongly Examples: I got the wrong end of the stick. I thought she was gossiping about me. You got the wrong end of the stick. I am not angry with you.

Here is a list of phrasal verbs with 'hand'. Hand back (S) to return something to the person who lent it to you: He handed me my book back . Hand down 1. (S) to give or teach something to someone who is younger than you and will live after you: My grandfather handed down the gold watch to my father. These techniques have been handed down from generation to generation. 2. to officially announce a decision, sentence, etc. The verdict was handed down this afternoon. Hand in (S) to give something to a person in a position or authority: You must hand in your essay by Friday.