Advanced English Phrasal Verbs & Vocabulary (Lesson 1)

sort out

to deal with and resolve a problem or situation

point out

to draw attention to something; to mention or indicate

drastic measures

decisive, extreme actions taken to solve a problem

lay off

to dismiss employees from their jobs, usually for economic reasons

cling to (an idea)

to stubbornly hold on to a belief or opinion

stick to (the point)

to continue firmly with a plan, belief, or subject

bear fruit

to yield positive results; to be productive

pay off

to bring benefits or rewards after effort

feel up to (doing)

to feel capable or in the mood to do something

to be perfectly honest

is an informal expression used to show sincerity or openness before stating your true thoughts

take up

to begin a new activity or habit

dawn on (someone)

to suddenly realize or understand something

face up to

to accept and deal with an unpleasant fact or situation

come up with

to think of or produce (an idea, plan, solution)

pull in (plenty of money)

to earn or generate (a lot of) income

undeniably

without doubt; indisputably

churn out

to produce large quantities of something quickly, often with low quality

leave a lot to be desired

to be far from perfect; to be unsatisfactory