Words and Phrases

Words and Phrases
1. Come out on strike – To stop working as part of a protest for better conditions or pay.
2. Come in useful – To prove to be useful in a particular situation.
3. Come to realize – To gradually understand or become aware of something.
4. Come down in the world – To lose status, wealth, or social position.
5. Come up to the expectations – To meet the standards or expectations someone has

set.
6. Coming under pressure – Being forced to handle stress or external demands.
7. Came into a fortune – To suddenly receive a large sum of money, usually through
inheritance.
8. Come undone – To fail or collapse; to become emotionally distressed.
9. Come to light – To become known or revealed, especially after being hidden or

unknown for some time
10. Come into force – When a law or regulation begins to be applied or enforced.
Prepositional Phrases:
1. In a way – To some extent; partially true.
2. In sympathy – Showing understanding or compassion for someone else's situation.
3. In charge – Being responsible for something or someone.
4. In comparison – Considering the similarities and differences between two or more

things.
5. In response – As an answer or reaction to something.
6. In detention – Being held in confinement as a punishment, usually at school or in jail.
7. In earnest – With sincere and serious intent.
8. In advance – Before a particular event or time.
9. In practice – The way something actually happens, as opposed to the theoretical idea.
10. In doubt – When something is uncertain or unsure.

Phrases with "Hand":
1. Rather high-handed – Acting overbearing, authoritarian, or bossy.
2. Getting out of hand – When a situation becomes chaotic or uncontrollable.
3. Old hand at … – A person who is very experienced at a particular task.
4. Give a free hand – To allow someone to make decisions or take actions without
restriction.
5. Into their hands – To give control or responsibility to someone.
6. Do it single-handedly – To accomplish something alone without help from others.
7. Hand it to (someone) – To credit someone for their achievement or skill.
8. Can turn her/his hand to just about anything – To be versatile and capable of learning
and doing a wide range of tasks.
9. Give a big hand – To applaud or praise someone with clapping.
10. Keep her hand in – To continue practicing a skill so as not to lose proficiency.
Objects:
1. Beam – A long, sturdy piece of wood or metal used in construction.
2. Hoist – To lift something, often using a mechanical device.
3. Pole – A long, cylindrical object used to support or hold something.
4. Metal girder – A large, strong beam made of metal, often used in construction.
5. Oak – A type of strong hardwood tree, often used for furniture or flooring.
6. Stick – A small branch or rod, typically used for support or carrying.
7. Wheelbarrow – A small cart with one wheel and two handles, used for carrying loads.
8. Wand – A thin rod, often associated with magic or authority.
9. Wasps – Stinging insects related to bees and ants.
10. Carrying a twig – Holding a small, thin branch of a tree.

Adjectives:
1. Unenviable – Not desirable; something nobody would want.
2. Unaccompanied – Without someone or something else; alone.
3. Uninhibited – Free from social constraints; confident or bold.
4. Unfounded – Having no basis in fact; not supported by evidence.
5. Unbearable – Impossible to endure or tolerate.
6. Undoubtedly – Without question; certainly.
7. Unmistakable – Clear; impossible to confuse with something else.
8. Unjustifiable – Without good reason; impossible to defend.
9. Unprecedented – Never happened before; without prior example.
10. Unqualified – Lacking the necessary skills or credentials.
Verbs of Movement:
1. Slunk – Moving in a slow, guilty, or sneaky manner.
2. Overtake – To catch up with and pass someone or something.
3. Alight – To descend from a vehicle, horse, or other form of transport.
4. Flashed – Moving quickly and suddenly, often in a brief, bright display.
5. Limped – Walking with difficulty due to injury or weakness in one leg.
6. Trundled – Moving slowly and heavily, often with wheels.
7. Staggering – Walking or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall.
8. Crawling – Moving on hands and knees or moving very slowly.
9. Dashed – Running quickly, often in a rush.
10. Scrambling – Moving quickly and with difficulty, especially on hands and knees.
11. Strode – Walking with long, decisive steps, often with confidence.
12. Tiptoed – Walking quietly and carefully on the toes.
13. Rambled – Walking or talking aimlessly without clear direction
14. Trudged – Walking slowly and with effort, often due to tiredness.
15. Skidded – Sliding uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface.
16. Skated – Moving on skates, or gliding smoothly across a surface.

17. Slipped – Losing balance or footing, often on a slick surface.
18. Creep – Moving slowly and quietly to avoid being noticed.
19. Slink – Moving smoothly and quietly, often with a sense of stealth.
20. Strut – Walking with a proud, confident, or arrogant gait.
21. Lounged – Sitting or lying in a relaxed, lazy way.
22. Loitered – Standing or waiting idly without apparent purpose.
23. Lingered – Staying in a place longer than necessary, often reluctantly or slowly.

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2. Come in useful – To prove to be useful in a particular situation.

3. Come to realize – To gradually understand or become aware of something.

4. Come down in the world – To lose status, wealth, or social position.

5. Come up to the expectations – To meet the standards or expectations someone has

6. Coming under pressure – Being forced to handle stress or external demands.

8. Come undone – To fail or collapse; to become emotionally distressed.

9. Come to light – To become known or revealed, especially after being hidden or

1. In a way – To some extent; partially true.

2. In sympathy – Showing understanding or compassion for someone else's situation.

3. In charge – Being responsible for something or someone.

4. In comparison – Considering the similarities and differences between two or more

5. In response – As an answer or reaction to something.

6. In detention – Being held in confinement as a punishment, usually at school or in jail.

7. In earnest – With sincere and serious intent.

8. In advance – Before a particular event or time.

10. In doubt – When something is uncertain or unsure.

1. Rather high-handed – Acting overbearing, authoritarian, or bossy.

2. Getting out of hand – When a situation becomes chaotic or uncontrollable.

3. Old hand at … – A person who is very experienced at a particular task.

5. Into their hands – To give control or responsibility to someone.

6. Do it single-handedly – To accomplish something alone without help from others.

7. Hand it to (someone) – To credit someone for their achievement or skill.

9. Give a big hand – To applaud or praise someone with clapping.

1. Beam – A long, sturdy piece of wood or metal used in construction.

2. Hoist – To lift something, often using a mechanical device.

3. Pole – A long, cylindrical object used to support or hold something.

6. Stick – A small branch or rod, typically used for support or carrying.

8. Wand – A thin rod, often associated with magic or authority.

9. Wasps – Stinging insects related to bees and ants.

10. Carrying a twig – Holding a small, thin branch of a tree.

1. Unenviable – Not desirable; something nobody would want.

2. Unaccompanied – Without someone or something else; alone.

3. Uninhibited – Free from social constraints; confident or bold.

4. Unfounded – Having no basis in fact; not supported by evidence.

5. Unbearable – Impossible to endure or tolerate.

6. Undoubtedly – Without question; certainly.

7. Unmistakable – Clear; impossible to confuse with something else.

8. Unjustifiable – Without good reason; impossible to defend.

9. Unprecedented – Never happened before; without prior example.

10. Unqualified – Lacking the necessary skills or credentials.

1. Slunk – Moving in a slow, guilty, or sneaky manner.

2. Overtake – To catch up with and pass someone or something.

3. Alight – To descend from a vehicle, horse, or other form of transport.

4. Flashed – Moving quickly and suddenly, often in a brief, bright display.

5. Limped – Walking with difficulty due to injury or weakness in one leg.

6. Trundled – Moving slowly and heavily, often with wheels.

7. Staggering – Walking or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall.

8. Crawling – Moving on hands and knees or moving very slowly.

9. Dashed – Running quickly, often in a rush.

12. Tiptoed – Walking quietly and carefully on the toes.

13. Rambled – Walking or talking aimlessly without clear direction

15. Skidded – Sliding uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface.

16. Skated – Moving on skates, or gliding smoothly across a surface.

18. Creep – Moving slowly and quietly to avoid being noticed.

20. Strut – Walking with a proud, confident, or arrogant gait.

21. Lounged – Sitting or lying in a relaxed, lazy way.

22. Loitered – Standing or waiting idly without apparent purpose.

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