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clear up

Definition: to stop raining or being cloudy. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. You can’t go out to play until the weather clears up. E.g.2. There will be showers in the morning, but it should clear up during the afternoon. This phrasal verb can’t be separated.

come out

No Tip yesterday due to the public holiday in Sampa ….meu! Mike Definition: [referring to the sun, moon or starts] to appear in the sky. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. The sun came out from behind a cloud. E.g.2. If you think this view is romantic now, wait until the stars [...]

go for

Definition: to choose something, or aim to achieve it. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. You could see the pain on his face, but he still went for the gold medal. E.g.2. A: I don’t know whether I should travel for a year before going to university. B: I think you should [...]

lead up to

Definition: [referring to a period of time or series of events] to precede a final situation. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. The years of training and commitment have all led up to this single competition. E.g.2. The events leading up to his death are unknown. This phrasal verb can’t be separated.

build up

Definition: to gradually increase in size, amount or intensity E.g.1. As the competition continued, the excitement of the crowd built up to fever pitch. E.g.2. The Chinese are building up an impressive stock of Olympic medals! This phrasal verb can be separated.