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CHECKOUT tʃɛkˌaʊt

Noun

  • the place in a shop or supermarket where you pay.
Example Sentence: When he went to the checkout he realised he had no money.
 

CALL SOMETHING OFF  

Phrasal Verb

  • to cancel an event.
Example Sentence: They called off the meeting as there wasn't a room available.
 

BRISK brɪsk

Verb

  • quick and lively.
Example Sentence: Business has been brisk this morning; we've sold 500 units already.
 

BOOST bust

Verb

  • to give extra energy or increase something, such as sales.
Example Sentence: They're hoping that the new ad campaign will boost sales.
 

PLAY DOWN pleɪ daʊn

Phrasal Verb

  • make appear less serious.
Example Sentence: The manager played down the seriousness of the situation.
 

LOOK UP lʊk ʌp

Phrasal Verb

  • look good for the future.
Example Sentence: After years of poor performance, things are finally beginning to look up.
 

PUT DOWN pʊt daʊn

Phrasal Verb

  • add.
Example Sentence: You can put my name down on the list.
 

LEVEL OFF lɛvəl ɔf

Phrasal Verb

  • stop increasing.
Example Sentence: Prices levelled off in mid-June.
 

HAND OVER hænd oʊvər

Phrasal Verb

  • give.
Example Sentence: He finally handed over the keys.
 

GET ON WITH  

Phrasal Verb

  • have good relationship.
Example Sentence: I don't get on with her. She isn't a very nice woman.
 

GET ON TO  

Phrasal Verb

  • contact.
Example Sentence: I'll get on to the supplier to find out what the problem is.
 

GET BACK gɛt bæk

Phrasal Verb

  • respond.
Example Sentence: I'll get back to you on Friday with an answer.
 

FACE UP TO  

Phrasal Verb

  • accept.
Example Sentence: Isn't it time you faced up to your responsibilities?
 

DRAG ON dræg ɒn

Phrasal Verb

  • continue for a long time.
Example Sentence: The meeting really dragged on. I thought I was going to fall asleep!
 

CUT DOWN ON  

Phrasal Verb

  • reduce.
Example Sentence: We need to cut down on costs, if we want to survive.
 
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