UNIT 6 (phrasal verbs)

crop up

appear or happen suddenly or unexpectedly

dive in

start doing something in a very enthusiastic way

end up

be in a particular place or state after doing something or because of doing it

kick off (with)

begin (with)

knock off

stop working

knuckle down

start working hard, especially when you should have done this earlier

lay off

end someone's employment, especially temporarily, because there is not enough work for them; stop doing or using something, especially for a short period of time

lie ahead

if something lies ahead, it is going to happen to you in the future

make up

work at different times from usual because you have not worked enough at the normal times

press ahead/on (with)

continue doing something in a determined way, despite difficulties, opposition or interruptions

set out

start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim outset (n)

snow under

if you are snowed under, you have too much of sth to deal with

take on

start to employ someone; accept some work or responsibility

tide over

help someone to get to the end of a difficult period of time, especially by giving them money until

they can get some more

while away

spend time in a relaxed way when you have nothing else to do

wind down

end or finish something gradually; gradually reduce work before stopping completely; relax after a period of excitement or worry