Definition: to speak to someone cruelly or angrily, criticising or scolding them. Often followed by "at" or "against".

E.g.1: I lashed out at Jenny and called her a "stupid idiot" and a lot of other names.

E.g.2: He took the opportunity to lash out against the company.

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Definition:     To collapse or fall over; to die suddenly.

E.g.1)  I just about keeled over when I heard how much it will cost to get my car fixed.

E.g.2) Grandpa keeled over out in the garden.

Etymology:      A 'keel' is the lower part of a ship that provides strength. When a ship sinks, the keel flips over. This phrase compares passing out or dying to the sinking of a ship. Slang

Definition: to make something very quickly, using whatever is available [British informal]

E.g.1. There wasn't much food in the cupboard, but I managed to knock up a meal for myself.

E.g.2. They knocked up a shelter out of the driftwood they found on the beach.

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Definition: to fasten something.

E.g.1. Could you help me do up the top button on my shirt?

E.g.2. She did her coat up and put her hat on.

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Definition: to leave a place by driving a vehicle.

E.g.1. She drove off quickly, without looking back.

E.g.2. They waved goodbye as their friend drove off.

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Definition: to defend yourself when someone attacks you or causes problems, and try to win or stop the situation.

E.g.1. Brazil was losing by 2 goals at halftime, but fought back well and won the game.

E.g.2.  Don't just accept defeat; fight back!

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Definition: to wear an item of clothing to see if it  looks good and is the right size. This verb has more than one meaning.

E.g.1. Excuse me. Do you have a changing room? I'd like to try this dress on.

E.g.2.  These boots were expensive, but when I tried them on they fitted perfectly.

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Definition: To lose all concentration; to slip out of normal consciousness, and have nothing on your mind. Slang

Example: After working on a document for four hours straight, I zoned out in front of my computer screen.

Etymology: A 'zone' is an area or place. If you 'zone out', you mentally drift away from the place you are currently, and go off into empty, dreamy space.

Synonyms: space out

Definition: to stop working because of ice during cold weather.

E.g.1. Oh no! The lock has iced up!

E.g.2.  The water pipe had iced up and caused the heating system to stop working.

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Definition: to sit or lie in a warm and comfortable position, with your body against another person. We only use this verb when the relationship between the two people is loving (family or close friends) or romantic (boyfriend, girlfriend etc).

E.g.1. She snuggled up to him and said, "I'm cold!"

E.g.2. They snuggled up and started kissing.

This phrasal verb can't be separated.