Phrases & Expressions

To remove things from a surface or area to make it tidy.

• Let's clear away the dishes before the guests arrive.
• The waiter cleared away our plates.

(of the weather) To become bright and stop raining.

• The sky cleared up after the rain.
• I hope it clears up before the picnic.

To move down something using your hands and feet.

• He climbed down the ladder very slowly.
• The cat was too scared to climb down from the tree.

To move upward using hands and feet.

• Climb up the ladder.
• He climbed up the tree.

To record the time you finish work, usually on a machine or computer.

• She clocked out exactly at 5 PM.
• Don't forget to clock out before you leave.

To visit someone briefly.

• Can you come by the office later today?
• It's hard to come by good quality ingredients these days.

To become calmer or less angry after being upset.

• He needs some time to cool off after the argument.
• Let's take a break and cool off before we discuss this again.

To bend your body into a rounded shape, often for comfort or warmth.

• She curled up on the sofa with a book.
• The cat curled up in its basket.

To imagine or hope for something that you want very much.

• She dreams of travelling around the world.
• As a child, he dreamed of becoming a pilot.

To drink all of a liquid that is in a container.

• Drink up your juice before it gets warm.
• Come on, drink up! We need to leave.