1.

Catch up with - reach the same level or progress as others

2. Clear out - empty or remove everything from a place
3. Come up against - encounter a difficulty or obstacle
4. Crack down on - enforce laws or regulations more strictly
5. Cut off from - disconnect or isolate from others
6. Die down - decrease in intensity or volume
7. Fall apart at the seams - disintegrate or fail completely
8. Get by on - manage to survive or cope with
9. Give in to - surrender or yield to someone or something
10. Go through with - complete or carry out despite difficulty or reluctance
11. Hang on to - keep or retain possession of
12. Knock out - defeat or render unconscious
13. Let down - disappoint or fail to meet expectations
14. Make up for - compensate or atone for a mistake or loss
15. Pay off - bring a positive result or yield benefits
16. Phase out - gradually discontinue or replace something
17. Play up to - behave in a way intended to please or impress someone
18. Pull through - survive a difficult situation or illness
19. Put aside - set aside or reserve for a later time
20. Ride out - endure or survive a difficult period
21. Run up against - encounter or be confronted with a problem or obstacle
22. Set off - trigger or cause to start
23. Stand up to - resist or confront someone or something fearlessly
24. Take on - undertake or accept a challenge or responsibility
25. Throw off - remove or shake off something unwanted
26. Turn into - transform or change into something else
27. Back down - retract a claim or promise
28. Break into - enter a building or vehicle illegally
29. Call off - cancel or abandon plans or events
30. Crack down - take strong action to suppress or repress something
31. Dress up - wear formal or fancy clothing
32. Drop off - deliver something or fall asleep suddenly
33. Face up to - confront or accept a difficult situation or reality
34. Fall back on - resort to something familiar or reliable in times of difficulty
35. Get away with - escape punishment or criticism for something wrong or illegal
36. Go off on - criticize or berate someone angrily
37. Grow out of - develop from or be a result of something
38. Hand over - give control or possession of something to someone else
39. Hang out with - spend time with someone casually
40. Lay off - terminate the employment of workers or employees
41. Look down on - view with disdain or contempt
42. Make up - reconcile after an argument or disagreement
43. Pass away - die or expire
44. Phase out - gradually discontinue or replace something
45. Play up - emphasize or exaggerate something for effect
46. Put up with - tolerate or endure something unpleasant
47. Ride out - endure or survive a difficult situation
48. Run into - encounter unexpectedly or by chance
49. Settle down - become calmer or more settled
50. Stand up for - defend or support someone or something in the face of opposition or
criticism
51. Buckle down - apply oneself seriously to a task or responsibility
52. Carry off - succeed in doing something difficult or challenging
53. Chime in - join a conversation or discussion unexpectedly
54. Clamp down - impose strict controls or restrictions
55. Clean up after - tidy or remove mess or debris left by someone else
56. Come to terms with - accept or reconcile oneself to a difficult or unpleasant
situation
57. Crack on with - continue doing something with determination or resolve
58. Deal out - distribute or allocate something, especially punishment or rewards
59. Dip into - spend a small amount of money or time on something
60. Double down - increase one's commitment or effort, especially in a risky or
challenging situation
61. Drop off - decrease in volume, intensity, or frequency
62. Ease off - reduce in intensity or degree
63. Fade away - gradually disappear or become less noticeable
64. Fall back on - resort to a familiar or reliable option or strategy, especially in a
difficult situation
65. Fill in on - provide someone with necessary information or details about a
situation or topic
66. Fit in with - conform to or be compatible with a particular situation or group
67. Fizzle out - gradually lose strength or momentum and come to an end
68. Flash back to - remember or re-experience a past event or period of time
69. Flush out - force someone or something to leave a hiding place or reveal
themselves
70. Gear up for - prepare or get ready for a difficult or challenging task or situation
71. Get along with - have a harmonious or friendly relationship with someone
72. Get away with - avoid punishment or negative consequences for something
wrong or illegal
73. Give in to - surrender or yield to someone or something, especially under
pressure or persuasion
74. Go over - review, examine, or discuss something thoroughly
75. Hammer out - reach an agreement or settlement through discussion or
negotiation
76. Hunker down - prepare to endure or withstand a difficult or challenging situation
77. Jump in - participate or become involved in something suddenly or unexpectedly
78. Keep up with - maintain the same pace or level as someone or something else
79. Lay into - criticize or attack someone fiercely or aggressively
80. Level off - stabilize or reach a steady level after a period of change or fluctuation
81. Line up - organize or arrange in a straight line or orderly manner
82. Lock onto - focus or concentrate intensely on someone or something
83. Make up - invent or fabricate a story, excuse, or explanation
84. Mess around with - play or experiment with something casually or carelessly
85. Nail down - determine or establish something conclusively or precisely
86. Open up to - reveal or confide in someone about one's thoughts, feelings, or
experiences
87. Pass out - lose consciousness or faint
88. Phase in - introduce or implement something gradually or in stages
89. Pick up on - notice or become aware of something, especially subtle cues or
signals
90. Play along with - pretend to agree with or participate in something, especially for
amusement or to avoid conflict
91. Pull ahead - move or progress in front of others in a race, competition, or ranking
92. Put forward - propose or suggest an idea, plan, or solution
93. Quiet down - become less noisy or chaotic
94. Ride out - endure or survive a difficult or challenging situation
95. Rub off on - influence or affect someone in a positive or negative way
96. Saddle up - prepare oneself or others for a challenging or demanding task or
situation
97. Scale back - reduce the size, scope, or extent of something
98. Settle up - pay or resolve a debt or obligation
99. Snap out of - recover from or overcome a state of confusion, dizziness, or
distraction
100. Stand up to - resist or confront someone or something in a brave or
assertive manner
101. Back away - retreat or move backwards slowly
102. Barrel through - proceed forcefully or aggressively
103. Bear down on - approach with great force or intensity
104. Bottle up - suppress or repress one's emotions or feelings
105. Break away - escape or detach from a controlling or confining situation
106. Brush aside - dismiss or ignore something as unimportant or irrelevant
107. Buck up - encourage or motivate someone to feel better or more
confident
108. Bulldoze through - force one's way through a difficult situation or obstacle
109. Butt in - interrupt or intrude on a conversation or situation
110. Button up - close or fasten something securely, often used metaphorically
to mean to become more reserved or secretive
111. Cast off - discard or get rid of something no longer needed or wanted
112. Catch on - understand or become popular or accepted
113. Choke back - suppress or control one's emotions, especially tears or anger
114. Clam up - refuse to talk or become silent, often due to nervousness or
reluctance
115. Clear away - remove or tidy up something, especially clutter or debris
116. Cling to - hold onto or maintain something, often stubbornly or
desperately
117. Close in on - approach or surround something or someone closely
118. Clue in - inform or enlighten someone about something, often a secret or
hidden information
119. Come down on - criticize or punish someone severely
120. Cool off - calm down or become less angry or agitated
121. Crop up - appear or happen unexpectedly or suddenly
122. Cut off - interrupt or terminate something suddenly or prematurely
123. Dash off - write or do something quickly and without much thought or
effort
124. Dig in - become determined or resolve to resist change or opposition
125. Die off - decrease in number or gradually disappear, especially referring to
a population or species
126. Disappear into - vanish or be absorbed or consumed by something
127. Dive in - start doing something enthusiastically or without hesitation
128. Drag on - continue for an extended period of time, often longer than
expected or desired
129. Draw back - retreat or move away from something, often out of fear or
hesitation
130. Drive away - force something or someone to leave or go away
131. Dry up - run out or come to an end, especially referring to resources or
ideas
132. Edge out - gradually gain an advantage over someone or something, often
in a competitive situation
133. Egg on - encourage or provoke someone to do something, often
something foolish or risky
134. Face down - confront or challenge someone or something without
backing down
135. Fade out - gradually disappear or become less visible or prominent
136. Fall behind - fail to keep up with others or make progress at the same rate
137. Fan out - spread out or expand in multiple directions
138. Feed into - contribute to or reinforce something, often a negative situation
or outcome
139. Ferret out - uncover or discover something, especially something hidden
or secret
140. Figure out - solve or understand something, often after careful thought or
analysis
141. Filter out - remove or separate unwanted or unnecessary elements from
something
142. Fizzle out - gradually lose strength or momentum and come to an end
143. Flare up - become more intense or severe suddenly
144. Flesh out - add details or expand upon something to make it more
substantial or complete
145. Flip over - turn something upside down or reverse it
146. Float around - move aimlessly or without purpose, often in a dreamy or
distracted state
147. Fly off - leave or depart suddenly or quickly
148. Focus in on - concentrate or pay close attention to something, often to the
exclusion of everything else
149. Fold up - collapse or fail completely, especially a business or venture
150. Forge ahead - make progress or advance, especially in the face of
obstacles or challenges
151. Get ahead - make progress or succeed
152. Go after - pursue or chase
153. Hand over - give control or possession of something to someone else
154. Hold back - restrain or hesitate
155. Keep at - continue persistently
156. Lay down - establish a rule or standard
157. Light up - illuminate or become illuminated
158. Live through - survive or experience something difficult
159. Look forward - anticipate or eagerly await
160. Make up for - compensate or offset
161. Mess up - make a mistake or cause confusion
162. Pass by - go past or ignore
163. Pay back - repay money or retaliate
164. Pick on - bully or criticize unfairly
165. Play around - experiment or behave in a carefree manner
166. Put on - wear or activate
167. Rip off - cheat or charge too much
168. Rule out - exclude or eliminate as a possibility
169. Run away - escape or flee
170. Set aside - save for later or disregard
171. Show off - display proudly or boastfully
172. Sit around - remain idle or do nothing
173. Stand by - support or remain loyal to
174. Take in - absorb or deceive
175. Turn away - refuse entry or reject
176. Back away - retreat or move backwards slowly
177. Barrel through - proceed forcefully or aggressively
178. Bear down on - approach with great force or intensity
179. Bottle up - suppress or repress one's emotions or feelings
180. Break away - escape or detach from a controlling or confining situation
181. Brush aside - dismiss or ignore something as unimportant or irrelevant
182. Buck up - encourage or motivate someone to feel better or more
confident
183. Bulldoze through - force one's way through a difficult situation or obstacle
184. Butt in - interrupt or intrude on a conversation or situation
185. Button up - close or fasten something securely, often used metaphorically
to mean to become more reserved or secretive
186. Cast off - discard or get rid of something no longer needed or wanted
187. Catch on - understand or become popular or accepted
188. Choke back - suppress or control one's emotions, especially tears or anger
189. Clam up - refuse to talk or become silent, often due to nervousness or
reluctance
190. Clear away - remove or tidy up something, especially clutter or debris
191. Cling to - hold onto or maintain something, often stubbornly or
desperately
192. Close in on - approach or surround something or someone closely
193. Clue in - inform or enlighten someone about something, often a secret or
hidden information
194. Come down on - criticize or punish someone severely
195. Cool off - calm down or become less angry or agitated
196. Crop up - appear or happen unexpectedly or suddenly
197. Cut off - interrupt or terminate something suddenly or prematurely
198. Dash off - write or do something quickly and without much thought or
effort
199. Dig in - become determined or resolve to resist change or opposition
200. Die off - decrease in number or gradually disappear, especially referring to
a population or species
201. Break down - to analyze or examine in detail. Example: Let's break down
the problem into smaller parts to understand it better.
202. Call off - to cancel or terminate something planned. Example: Due to bad
weather, they had to call off the outdoor concert.
203. Carry on - to continue or proceed with an activity. Example: Despite the
setbacks, they decided to carry on with the project.
204. Catch on - to understand or grasp a concept. Example: It took him a while,
but he eventually caught on to the new software.
205. Check in - to register or report one's presence at a location. Example: We
need to check in at the hotel before we can get our room key.
206. Check out - to investigate or examine something. Example: We should
check out the new restaurant downtown; I've heard good things about it.
207. Come across - to encounter or find unexpectedly. Example: While hiking,
we came across a beautiful waterfall in the woods.
208. Come down with - to become ill with a sickness or ailment. Example: She
came down with the flu and had to stay home from work.
209. Come forward - to offer information or assistance willingly. Example:
Witnesses are encouraged to come forward with any information they may have.
210. Count on - to rely or depend on someone or something. Example: You can
count on me to help you with your project.
211. Cut back - to reduce or decrease something. Example: They decided to cut
back on their expenses to save money.
212. Cut down - to reduce the number or amount of something. Example: I'm
trying to cut down on the amount of sugar I consume.
213. Do away with - to eliminate or get rid of something. Example: We need to
do away with these outdated regulations.
214. Do over - to redo or repeat a task. Example: The first draft wasn't good
enough, so I had to do it over.
215. Draw up - to prepare or create a document or plan. Example: The lawyer
will draw up the contract for the business deal.
216. Dress up - to wear formal or elegant clothing. Example: We need to dress
up for the gala dinner tonight.
217. Drop by - to visit someone informally and briefly. Example: Feel free to
drop by my office anytime if you have questions.
218. Drop off - to decrease or decline in number or intensity. Example: The
attendance at the event dropped off after the first hour.
219. Fall apart - to disintegrate or break into pieces. Example: The old bridge
finally fell apart after years of neglect.
220. Fall back on - to resort to a familiar or reliable option. Example: When
times are tough, she can always fall back on her savings.
221. Fall behind - to fail to keep pace with others. Example: I need to work
harder; I'm falling behind in my studies.
222. Fall for - to be deceived or tricked by someone. Example: She fell for his
smooth talk and ended up lending him money.
223. Fall out - to have a disagreement or argument with someone. Example:
They fell out over the division of the inheritance.
224. Fall through - to fail to happen or be completed. Example: Our plans to go
on vacation fell through due to unforeseen circumstances.
225. Figure out - to understand or solve a problem. Example: It took me a while,
but I finally figured out how to use the new software.
226. Fill out - to complete a form or document by providing required
information. Example: Please fill out this application form and return it to the
office.
227. Find out - to discover or learn something. Example: I found out that the
concert was canceled at the last minute.
228. Follow through - to carry out or complete a task or action. Example: It's
important to follow through on your commitments.
229. Get ahead - to make progress or succeed. Example: If you work hard, you
can get ahead in your career.
230. Get along - to have a good relationship with someone. Example: Despite
their differences, they manage to get along well.
231. Get around - to find a way to overcome an obstacle or problem. Example:
We need to find a way to get around the traffic congestion.
232. Get by - to manage or survive with limited resources. Example: Times are
tough, but we'll get by somehow.
233. Get in - to arrive or enter a place. Example: What time did you get in last
night?
234. Get off - to disembark or exit a vehicle or mode of transportation.
Example: We got off the train at the next station.
235. Get on - to board or enter a vehicle or mode of transportation. Example:
Let's get on the bus before it gets too crowded.
236. Get out - to exit or leave a place. Example: We need to get out of the
house and enjoy the sunshine.
237. Get over - to recover from an illness or setback. Example: It took her a long
time to get over the loss of her pet.
238. Get through - to complete or finish a task or activity. Example: We need to
get through this pile of paperwork before the end of the day.
239. Give away - to donate or distribute something for free. Example: They gave
away all their old furniture when they moved.
240. Give back - to return something that belongs to someone else. Example: I
need to give back the book I borrowed from the library.
241. Give in - to surrender or yield to someone or something. Example: After
hours of negotiation, they finally gave in to our demands.
242. Give out - to distribute or provide something to people. Example: They
gave out free samples of the new product at the store opening.
243. Give up - to stop trying or pursuing something. Example: Don't give up;
you can do it if you keep trying.
244. Go ahead - to proceed or continue with an action. Example: If you're
ready, you can go ahead and start the presentation.
245. Go along - to accompany or join someone in their activities. Example: I
decided to go along with my friends to the concert.
246. Go back - to return to a previous place or time. Example: Let's go back to
that restaurant we liked so much.
247. Go off - to explode or detonate suddenly. Example: The fireworks went off
with a loud bang.
248. Go on - to continue or proceed with an action or activity. Example: Please
go on with your story; I'm listening.
249. Go out - to extinguish or stop burning. Example: The fire went out before
we could roast marshmallows.
250. Go over - to review or examine something in detail. Example: Let's go over
the report one more time before we submit it.
251. Grow apart - to become distant or less close over time. Example: After
college, we grew apart and lost touch with each other.
252. Hand down - to pass on or transmit something to the next generation.
Example: The tradition of storytelling was handed down from generation to
generation.
253. Hang around - to spend time in a place without any specific purpose.
Example: They like to hang around the park after school.
254. Hang on - to wait or hold on for a short time. Example: Hang on a minute,
I'll be right back.
255. Hang out - to spend time with friends or socialize in a casual manner.
Example: Let's hang out at the beach this weekend.
256. Hold on - to maintain one's grip or grasp. Example: Hold on tight, we're
going for a bumpy ride.
257. Hold out - to continue to resist or endure despite difficulties. Example: The
soldiers held out against the enemy's attacks for weeks.
258. Hold up - to delay or hinder progress. Example: Traffic was held up due to
an accident on the highway.
259. Jump in - to intervene or become involved in a situation suddenly.
Example: I didn't expect him to jump in and defend me like that.
260. Jump on - to criticize or reprimand someone harshly and quickly. Example:
The boss jumped on him for being late to the meeting.
261. Keep at - to persist or continue doing something despite difficulties.
Example: If you keep at it, you'll eventually succeed.
262. Keep back - to withhold or refrain from sharing information or emotions.
Example: She kept back her true feelings to avoid causing any trouble.
263. Keep down - to suppress or control something, such as a noise or a
feeling. Example: Try to keep down the noise; people are trying to work here.
264. Keep off - to avoid stepping or walking on something. Example: Keep off
the grass; it's freshly planted.
265. Keep on - to continue doing something without stopping. Example:
Despite the setbacks, she kept on pursuing her dreams.
266. Keep out - to prevent someone or something from entering a place.
Example: The sign said "Keep out," so we didn't go any further.
267. Keep up - to maintain a certain level or pace. Example: It's hard to keep up
with all the changes happening in the industry.
268. Lash out - to react angrily or violently towards someone. Example: When
he's stressed, he tends to lash out at those around him.
269. Lay off - to dismiss or terminate someone's employment, often due to
budget cuts or restructuring. Example: The company had to lay off several
employees during the economic downturn.
270. Let down - to disappoint or fail to meet someone's expectations. Example:
I hate to let you down, but I won't be able to make it to the party.
271. Let in - to allow someone or something to enter a place. Example: The
bouncer refused to let us in because we didn't have IDs.
272. Let off - to excuse or pardon someone from punishment. Example: He was
let off with a warning instead of a fine.
273. Let out - to release or set free. Example: The prisoners were let out of their
cells for exercise.
274. Let up - to decrease in intensity or severity. Example: The rain shows no
sign of letting up; we might as well stay indoors.
275. Look after - to take care of or attend to someone's needs. Example: Can
you look after my cat while I'm away on vacation?
276. Look ahead - to anticipate or plan for the future. Example: It's important to
look ahead and prepare for any challenges that may arise.
277. Look back - to reflect on past events or memories. Example: As she looked
back on her childhood, she realized how much she had grown.
278. Look down on - to regard someone or something with disdain or
contempt. Example: He always looked down on people who didn't share his
political views.
279. Look for - to search or seek something. Example: I'm looking for my keys;
have you seen them anywhere?
280. Look forward to - to anticipate or eagerly await something. Example: I'm
looking forward to seeing you at the party tonight.
281. Look into - to investigate or examine something. Example: The police
promised to look into the matter further.
282. Look out - to be vigilant or watchful for potential dangers or hazards.
Example: Look out for falling debris from the construction site.
283. Look up - to search for information or consult a reference source. Example:
If you don't know the meaning of a word, you can look it up in the dictionary.
284. Make up - to reconcile or resolve a disagreement. Example: They made up
after their argument and became friends again.
285. Make out - to understand or discern something, often with difficulty.
Example: I can't quite make out what she's saying; can you speak up?
286. Make up - to invent or fabricate a story or excuse. Example: He made up a
ridiculous excuse for why he was late.
287. Make up for - to compensate or atone for a mistake or deficiency.
Example: She tried to make up for being late by bringing flowers.
288. Pass away - to die or cease to exist. Example: He passed away peacefully in
his sleep.
289. Pass out - to lose consciousness or faint. Example: She passed out from
heat exhaustion during the marathon.
290. Pass up - to decline or reject an opportunity or offer. Example: I couldn't
pass up the chance to travel to Europe.
291. Pick on - to single out or bully someone repeatedly. Example: The other
kids used to pick on him because he was smaller than them.
292. Pick out - to choose or select something from a group. Example: She
picked out a dress for the party from the rack.
293. Pick up - to acquire or learn something informally. Example: I picked up a
few words of Spanish while traveling in South America.
294. Point out - to indicate or draw attention to something. Example: She
pointed out the mistake in the report during the meeting.
295. Put down - to criticize or belittle someone. Example: He always puts down
his coworkers to make himself look better.
296. Put off - to postpone or delay something. Example: We had to put off our
vacation until next month due to work commitments.
297. Put on - to wear clothing or accessories. Example: She put on her coat and
headed out into the cold.
298. Put out - to extinguish or quench a fire or flame. Example: He put out the
candle before going to bed.
299. Put up - to accommodate or provide lodging for someone. Example: We
can put you up for the night if you don't mind sleeping on the couch.
300. Put up with - to tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
Example: She put up with her noisy neighbors for years before finally moving out.