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1. to call sb out
= to criticise someone, which means to say that someone did something bad, and for them to explain their actions. This tends to be public. It's often used to talk about politicians and people in power.
It wasn't long after the incident that the President called out for his lack of action.
2. to get into sth
= to become interested in an activity or subject. Remember that because 'get' means 'become', this phrasal verb describes the moment when you first become or are interested in an activity. Make sure you use the right tense to express the correct time frame and meaning.
The first few episodes are a bit boring but after that you'll really get into the series. (future simple for future)
When my family moved to Colombia, I really got into football, which wasn't as popular where I came from. (past simple to describe a finished situation)
Because of my new coworker, I've really gotten into Jazz music. (present perfect to describe now)
3. to blow sb/sth off
= when you deliberately decide not to do something after saying you would (when you used with sth). You can use 'sb' to indicate the person that you are not going to meet, after saying you would. This is particularly informal.
Synonym: to stand sb up
Sally blew David's invitation off when the football team captain asked her to the dance.
4. to break out
= to say that something dangerous or unpleasant suddenly starts. This is often used to describe situations like war and other similar violent situations.
Synonym: to erupt
After 4 years of failed negotiations, war broke out between the two countries.
5. to bring sb round/around
= to make someone who is unconscious become conscious again
He was knocked out so bad that it took a few slaps to the face and a bucket of water to bring him round.
6. to doze off
= to go to sleep or begin to fall asleep, especially during the day. It may be as a result of being tired or sleepy, but can sometimes be used to describe the result of a boring situation.
I can't help but doze off during my boring physics lectures.
7. to fall for sth
= to be tricked into believing something that is not true
Synonyms: to be tricked, to be fooled, to be deceived
The market seller was so charismatic that all his customers fell for his stories and ended up buying his things.
8. to get over sb/th
= to return to your usual state of physical or mental health (i.e. happiness) after having a bad experience or illness.
Synonym: to recover from sth
I really hope I will get over this annoying cold soon so I can go back to work.
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