Let on
e.g.
1 There's so much more about her than what she's letting on.
2 The guy from school used to let on that he was tough, but when I challenged him to a fight he backed down.
Awesome Phrasal Verbs vol. 1
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Let on
e.g.
1 There's so much more about her than what she's letting on.
2 The guy from school used to let on that he was tough, but when I challenged him to a fight he backed down.
Back
1 to allow people to know something, to reveal something. Usually something private or a secret.
2 to pretend something.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write off / Write (something) off
e.g.
Many people wrote off what he said because he is a comedian, thinking it was another joke, not knowing he was actually giving an honest opinion about politics.
Back
to disregard, ignore, neglect something, due to the perception that it is unimportant or doesn't need attention.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rule out
e.g.
I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility of finding treasures through that route, but we may be wasting our time in that dangerous area.
Back
disqualify or eliminate as a possibility; eliminate from consideration.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Coop (someone or something) up
e.g.
I don't want to be cooped up in the apartment the whole day. I'm going out for some sight-seeing, even though it's raining cats and dogs.
Back
to restrict someone to a particular place, usually small and constricted.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
e.g.
A: Henry left the company.
B: Oh really? Why?
A: He said he felt boxed in. Wasn't allowed to be creative or use his talents.
Back
to limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted.
or the literal sense: to physically impede someone to move to another place.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
e.g.
I didn't want to watch that romantic comedy, but my girlfriend roped me in saying she'd pay for the tickets of the action movie we watch next time.
Back
to persuade, entice or lure someone into doing something.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
I'm terrified to give this presentation and speak in public, but I just have to brazen it out and hope for the best.
Back
to face something, especially a difficult or uncertain situation with courage and self-confidence.
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