Phralas Verbs 3

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crop up
start learning
Appear or happen suddenly or unexpected.
dive in
start learning
Start doing something in a very enthusiastic way.
end up
start learning
Be in a particular place or state after doing something or because of doing it.
kick off (with)
start learning
Begin (with)
knock off
start learning
Stop working
knuckle down
start learning
Start working hard, especially when you should have done this earlier.
lay off
start learning
(1) End someone's employment, especially temporarily, because there isn't enough work for them. (2) Stop doing or using something, especially for a short period of time.
lie ahead
start learning
If something lies ahead, it's going to happen to you in the future.
make up
start learning
Work at different times from usual because you haven't worked enough at the normal times.
press ahead/on (with)
start learning
Continue doing something in a determined way, despite difficulties, opposition or interruptions.
set out
start learning
Start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim outset.
snow under
start learning
If you're snowed under, you have too much of something to deal with.
take on
start learning
(1) Start to employ someone, (2) Accept some work or responsibility.
tide over
start learning
Help someone to get the end of a difficult period of time, especially by giving them money until they can get some more.
while away
start learning
Spend time in a relaxed way when you have nothing else to do.
wind down
start learning
(1) End or finish something gradually, (2) Gradually reduce work before stopping completely, (3) Relax after a period of excitement or worry.

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