Vocabulary
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Slow the progress of something(separable)
“The negotiations were SLOWED UP by the arguments.”
Fight or argue(inseparable)
“They SLUGGED IT OUT for hours but never came to an agreement.”
Appear to have a negative quality(inseparable)
“The government's decision SMACKS OF hypocrisy.”
Demolish or break something down(separable)
“The police SMASHED the door DOWN to get into the house.”
Break something by hitting it repeatedly(separable)
“He SMASHED the windscreen IN.”
Destroy, break into many pieces(separable)
“The burglars SMASHED UP the office as there was no money to steal.”
Force someone out of a place they're hiding in(separable)
“The police SMOKED the gang OUT and arrested them.”
Consume, take, buy something other people may want(separable)
“They SNAFFLED UP all the food before we got there.”
Break a piece off something(separable)
“He SNAPPED OFF a bit of chocolate from the bar and gave it to me.”
Control negative emotions(inseparable)
“I was feeling depressed and knew I had to SNAP OUT OF it.”
Do something quickly(inseparable)
“He had taken ages so I told him to SNAP TO IT and get it finished.”
Get, acquire or buy something quickly(separable)
“Collectors SNAPPED UP every copy the day it was released.”
Entangle(separable)
“My line was all SNARLED UP after I caught that last fish.”
Depart furtively
“Although the thieves tried to SNEAK OUT after dark, we were ready for them.”
Approach someone furtively(inseparable)
“Dave tried to SNEAK UP ON the guard, but was seen anyway.”
Dismiss casually, usually used negatively(inseparable)
“We shouldn't SNEEZE AT their offer- it's the best we have received.”
Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better(inseparable)
“I SNIFFED AROUND to see if I could find a better deal.”
Disapprove or be scornful(inseparable)
“A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.”
Find something by smell (usually for dogs)(separable)
“Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.”
Divulge secrets, inform authorities about someone(inseparable)
“Reggie was caught after someone SNITCHED ON him to the teacher.”
Extinguish a small flame by covering it
“I SNUFFED OUT the candles before I went to bed.Kill( | American English)”
Lie or press yourself closely to someone
“We SNUGGLED UP and went to sleep.”
“She SNUGGLED UP TO her mother and went to sleep.”
Absorb(separable)
“They SOAK UP everything the teacher says.”
Stop showing the effects of alcohol or drugs(inseparable)
“Keith SOBERED UP a bit when we left the pub and walked home.”
Save money in a bank account, investment, etc(separable)
“She's SOCKED a fortune AWAY over the last few years.”
Close access to a place because of bad weather(separable)
“The airport's been SOCKED IN because of the fog.”
Weaken(separable)
“The bombardment SOFTENED UP their defenses; I think we can move in tomorrow.”
Continue even when things get difficult
“Life got hard for my dog when he went blind, but he just SOLDIERED ON and never complained.”
Express your opinions forcefully
“He SOUNDED OFF about the quality of the food.”
Check what someone thinks about an issue, idea, etc.(separable)
“You should SOUND her OUT to get her opinion before you go ahead with the plan.”
Become detached from reality and unaware of what is happening around you, usually through drug use(separable)
“The skunk they smoked completely SPACED them OUT.”
Waste (money, time, resources, etc)(separable)
“The council is SPAFFING AWAY our taxes on bonuses and consultants.”
Cause something, usually unpleasant, to happen(separable)
“The riot was SPARKED OFF by the police raid on the club.”
Light a cigarette or joint(separable)
“They SPARKED UP in a no smoking area.”
Talk openly and freely
“People are afraid to SPEAK OUT in oppressive political regimes.”
Comment, make a statement(inseparable)
“The secrecy SPEAKS TO the importance of the documents.”
Talk more loudly
“They couldn't hear the speaker and asked him to SPEAK UP a bit.”
Move faster(separable)
“The car SPEEDED UP when the police car drew near.”
Explain something in great detail(separable)
“He won't understand you unless you SPELL everything OUT for him.”
Expel, throw out(separable)
“The volcano is SPEWING OUT lava and hot gases.”
Vomit
“He SPEWED UP when he was drunk.”
Add spices or herbs to increase flavour(separable)
“You could SPICE it UP by adding cumin.”
Make something smart or more presentable(separable)
“They has to SPIFF their house UP before they could put it on the market.”
Increase sharply
“Interest rates SPIKED UP after the news.”
When large numbers of people leave a place at the same time
“The crowd SPILLED OUT onto the streets after the match had ended.”
When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations
“The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.”
Turn to face the opposite direction
“She SPUN AROUND when he called her name.”
Produce an unexpected additional benefit(separable)
“The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem.”
Lose control (vehicle)(separable)
“The car hit the water and SPUN OUT.”
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