Ask aroundFazer a mesma pergunta a vrias pessoasInseparvelI asked around but nobody has seen my purse.

Ask sb outConvidar algum para sairSeparvelHe asked her out last night.

Blow upExplodir (bomba, etc.); estourar (tempestade, escndalo, crise, guerra, etc.); perder a pacinciaInseparvelThere was a huge bang as the fuel tank blew up.

Break downQuebrar, parar de funcionarInseparvelOur car broke down on the road.

Break upSeparar-se, terminar um relacionamento, uma parceria, etc.InseparvelThey broke up four years ago.

Call backCall sbbackLigar novamente; retornar uma ligaoSeparvelShe said she'd call you back.

Call sthoffCancelarSeparvelHe called the game off because of the bad weather.

Call sbupTelefonarSeparvelCall me up tomorrow morning.

not care for sb/sthNo gostar de algum ou algo (formal)InseparvelI don't care for his friends.

Carry on with sth/Carry sthonContinuar a fazer algoSeparvelCarry on with your work while I'm away.

Catch up with sb/Catch sbupAlcanar algum ou algo que est frenteSeparvelI'll catch up with you. / I'll catch you up.

Check in (at...)Registrar-se em um hotel, aeroporto, etc na chegadaInseparvelWe will get the hotel keys when we check in.

Check sthinEntregar algo (bagagem)SeparvelI watched the car leave and then went to check in my suitcases.

Check out (of...)Deixar um hotel, um hospitalInseparvelGuests should check out of their rooms by noon.

Check out sb/sthOlharInseparvelCheck out the crazy hair on that girl!

Cheer up Animar-seInseparvelShe cheered up when he got home.

Clean sthupOrganizar, limparSeparvelWho's going to clean up this mess?

Come across sb/sthEncontrar por acaso algum ou algoInseparvelMary came across some old friends in a pub.

Eat outFazer uma refeio em um restauranteInseparvelDo you feel like eating out tonight?

Eat up/Eat sthupComer tudoSeparvelCome on. Eat up all your meal.

Find outDescobrir; informar-se de algo, averiguarInseparvelThe police are still trying to find out who is responsible for the crime. / Can you find out what time the meeting starts?

Finish sthoffTerminar de fazer algoSeparvelI need about an hour to finish off this report.

Finish upAcabar com algo (comida, bebida); terminar algo; acabar em algumasituao (BrE)InseparvelThey finished up the show with one of their most famous songs. / If you are not careful, you could finish up seriously ill. / He could finish up dead.

Finish with sbTerminar um relacionamento com algum InseparvelShe finished with her boyfriend last week.

Get awaySair de friasInseparvelWe are getting away for a few days next week.

Get away (from...)Sair de algum lugarInseparvelI won't be able to get away from the office before 6.

Get away (from sb/...)Escapar de algum ou de algum lugarInseparvelA prisoner got away from the jail this afternoon.

Get backVoltar, retornarInseparvelWhat time did you get back last night?

Get inEntrar (veculo, casa, etc.)InseparvelHe got in the truck and drove off.

Get offSair (do trabalho com permisso); descer (do carro, do nibus, do trem, da bicicleta)InseparvelCould I get off work early tomorrow? / The bus stopped and three people got off it.

Get on with sthUsado para falar ou perguntar como algum est progredindo ou se saindo em alguma situao especfica; continuar, prosseguir fazendo algoInseparvelHow are you getting on at work?He's getting on very well at school.Be quiet and get on with your work.

Get on / Get ontoEntrar em algo (carro, nibus, trem, etc.)InseparvelThe bus stopped to let more people get on. / He got on his motorbike and rode away.

Get out (of sth)Sair de algum lugar; livrar-se de algoInseparvelGet out of my house now! / I wish I could get out of this meeting! I'm so busy.

Get over sthSuperar (problemas)InseparvelShe can't get over her shyness.

Get over sth/sbRecuperar-se de uma doena, perda, dificuldade, trmino de relacionamento, etcInseparvelFinally he has got the divorce.

Get through (to sb)Fazer contato por telefoneInseparvelI'm trying to get through but her line is always busy.

Get together (with sb)Encontrar-se com algum por motivos sociais ou para discutir algoInseparvelManager is going to get together with his employees.

Get up / Get sb upLevantar-se da cama, acordar-se ou acordar algumInseparvelI usually get up at 6.30.

Get upLevantar-seInseparvelThe class got up when the teacher came in

Give outChegar ao fimInseparvelHer patience finally gave out.

Give upDesistirInseparvelShe doesn't give up easily.

Go awayPartir, ir embora; ir viajarInseparvelGo away and think about it, then let me know. / I'm going away on business.

Go back (to ...)Retornar a algum lugarInseparvelShe doesn't want to go back to her husband (= to live with him again).

Go back to sthVoltar a falar sobre algo que aconteceu ou foi dito anteriormente.InseparvelCan I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting?

Go for sb/sthSer vlido para algum/algo; achar atraente, gostar de algum ou algoInseparvelWhat I said about Jane goes for you, too. / I don't really go for modern art.

Go inEntrar em algum lugarInseparvelLet's go in, it's getting cold.

Go offDisparar (arma); explodir (bomba); disparar (alarme); apagar-se (luz, eletricidade)InseparvelThe bomb went off in a crowded street. / Everybody had to leave the building when the fire alarm went off.

Go offEstragar (alimentos)InseparvelPut the food in the fridge, otherwise it will go off.

Go onAcontecer, suceder, continuar (uma situao, a vida, o tempo, etc)InseparvelWhat was going on there? / They can't go on like this - they seem to be always arguing.

Go outSair para ir a uma festa, restaurante, eventos sociais, etc.; apagar-se (luzes, fogo)InseparvelWe are going out for dinner tonight. / There was a power cut and the lights went out.

Go out with sb/togetherNamorar, sair com algumInseparvelDamon has been going out with Karen for seven months.

Go over sthExaminar, checar, revisar algo cuidadosamenteInseparvelGo over your essay before you hand it in.

Go through sthAtravessar, passar por alguma situao, experincia, etc.InseparvelOur company has gone through a financial crisis.

Go together/with sthCombinarInseparvelDoes this jacket go with blouse?

Go without sthPassar sem algoInseparvelHow long can a human being go without sleep?

Have sth on / have got sth onVestir, usarSeparvelShe didn't have any lipstick on, which was unusual. / I had on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.

Hurry up (with sth)Apressar-seInseparvelHurry up with the pen. I need it.

Keep onContinuarInseparvelI can't keep on doing the same thing every day.

Log in/onIniciar a sesso (informtica)InseparvelYou need a password to log on.

Log off/outEncerrar a sesso (informtica)InseparvelDon't forget to log off when you've finished using the computer.

Look out for sb/sthTer cuidado com algum ou algoInseparvelLook out! There's a car coming.

Look sthupProcurar algo (num dicionrio, livro, etc.)SeparvelI looked the word up in

Make sthupCriar (msica, histria, etc.); inventar (histria, desculpa); mentir algoSeparvelRichard was late for class so he made up an excuse.

Make up (with sb)Fazer as pazesInseparvelWhy don't you make up with me?

Move in/Move into sthMudar-se para nova casa ou apartamentoInseparvelOur neighbors moved in yesterday.

Pick sb/sthoutEscolher algo ou algumSeparvelShe was picked out from dozens of applicants for the job. / I picked three skirts out for you to try on.

Pick sb/sthupPegar, apanhar, buscar algum (com carro)SeparvelI'll pick you up at the airport at five.

Put sthawayGuardar algoSeparvelTo her surprise, she found that all the dishes had been washed and put away.

Put sboffAdiar/Cancelar um encontro com algum; perturbar, distrair, desconcentrar algum; fazer algum perder a vontade (de algo/de fazer algo)SeparvelIt's too late to put them off now. / Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. / Don't tell Lisa how hard the course is - you'll put her off!

Put sthoffAdiarSeparvelHe keeps putting off going to the dentist.

Put sthonVestir, colocar algo; ganhar pesoSeparvelPut your coat on! / He must have put on several kilos.

Set offPartir (em viagem)InseparvelAt what time do we set off tomorrow? The earlier, the better.

Sit downSentarInseparvelHe sat down on the bed.

Sleep overDormir uma noite na casa de algumInseparvelCan I sleep over at my friend's house?

Speak upFalar mais altoInseparvelSpeak up! I can't hear a word you are saying!

Take sthbackDevolver algo (em alguma loja), retirar algo que se disseSeparvelI have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work. / OK, I take it all back.

Take offDecolarInseparvelThe plane took off two hours later.

Take sthoff Tirar algo (pea de roupa, sapato, joias, etc.)SeparvelCome in and take your shoes off.

Take sboutLevar algum para sairSeparvelMy grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie.

Turn sthdownAbaixar algo (volume), diminuir (luz, calor)SeparvelPlease turn the volume down.

Turn sthoffApagar algo (luz), fechar algo (torneira), desligar algo (TV, motor)SeparvelPlease turn the television off before you go to bed.

Turn sthonAcender (luz), abrir (torneira), ligar (TV, motor)SeparvelI'll turn on the heating.

Turn upChegar, aparecerInseparvelOur dog turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood.

Turn sthupAumentar (volume, luz, etc.) SeparvelCould you turn the TV up?

Try sthonExperimentar algo (roupas, sapatos, etc.)SeparvelTry the shoes on before you by them Write sthdown Anotar algo Separvel Work on your own and write down the answers to these questions.