Argue about - to disagree or quarrel about something What are they arguing about? He is always arguing about something. , -
Argue with - to disagree or quarrel with someone Stop arguing with me! , -
Arrive at - 1. to come to some place; 2. to come to some decision, conclusion 1. He arrived at the airport 2 hours before the flight. 2. I arrived at a different conclusion. How did she arrive at this strange decision? 1. - ; 2. - ,
Arrive in - to come to some city, to reach one's destination They arrived in London yesterday. We arrive in Rome at 6:30 in the morning. - ,
Ask about - to ask for information about someone, something He asked me about my relatives. He asked me about my future plans. -, -
Ask for - to request something He asked for a cup of coffee. He asked for help. -
Ask for it - to ask for trouble If you come to work late every day, you're asking for it / you're asking for trouble.
Ask out - to invite someone for a date John asked Liz out yesterday. They went to a French restaurant.
Assist in / with - to help someone with something.He assisted me in my work. He assisted me with my report. - -, -
Back down - to give in He never backs down in an argument. ,
Back into - to enter or hit by moving backwards The car backed into a driveway. A truck backed into John's new car. , ,
Back off - 1. to move back; 2. to back down 1. The dog barked and we backed off in a hurry. Back off, we need space! 2. Back off, Tom, it's my job! 1. , ; 2. ,
Back out - 1. to move out backwards; 2. to fail to keep a promise.1. There was not enough space to turn the car around, so I backed out. 2. It is too late to back out now. If you back out, you'll have to pay a fine. 1. ; 2.
Back out of - 1. to exit some place by moving backwards; 2. to fail to keep a promise 1. The car backed out of the driveway. 2. It is too late to back out of the agreement now.1. - ; 2.
Back up - 1. to block the passage; 2. to support someone, something 1. That accident backed up the traffic for hours. 2. She always backs him up. I have a lot of facts to back up my theory. 1. ; 2. -, -
be above - 1. to be at a higher level than something; 2. to be superior (in rank, quantity, quality, moral standard) 1. The painting is above the mantelpiece. 2. The Financial Director is above the Financial Manager. The weight of this box is above 100 kilos. He is above suspicion. He is above such trifles. -, - (. . )
Be after - 1. to be later than the specified time; 2. to try to get something; 3. to criticize someone and keep asking to do something.1. It was after 11 at night. It is 10 (minutes) after 5. 2. He doesn't love her, he is after her money. 3. His mother is after him to get a haircut. 1. - ; 2. -; 3. -, -
