Phrases & Expressions

To attract someone's interest or make someone take part.

• The story drew me in from the first page.
• The teacher tried to draw in the shy students during the discussion.

To gradually slip into sleep.

• He started to drift off during the movie.
• I often drift off on the train.

To leave a school, college, or a group before completing something.

• He dropped out of college.
• She dropped out of the race.

To lose all water and become completely dry.

• The river dried up during the long, hot summer.
• Without rain, the farmers' wells began to dry up.

To accept an unpleasant fact or difficult situation and deal with it.

• Face up to your mistakes.
• She had to face up to the truth.

To be tricked into believing something that is not true.

• I can't believe you fell for such an old trick!
• Many people fell for the fake email from the "bank".

To argue with someone and stop being friends.

• He fell out with his brother over money.
• She fell out with her best friend.

To fail to happen.

• The deal fell through.
• Our plans fell through.

To repair or improve something such as a building or vehicle.

• He fixed up the old car.
• They are fixing up an old house in the village.

To complete an action or task that you have started or promised to do.

• You must follow through on your commitments.
• He always follows through on his promises.