Phrases & Expressions

To leave a place secretly or without being noticed.

• They decided to sneak out of the party early.
• He sneaked out of his room when his parents were asleep.

To absorb a liquid.

• The towel soaked up all the spilled water.
• Let's sit here and soak up the atmosphere.

To stop being drunk and become more rational.

• He needs time to sober up after the party.
• Drink some coffee to help you sober up.

To avoid getting involved in a situation.

• Stay out of this argument.
• He told me to stay out of his life.

To stay overnight at someone's home.

• Can I stay over?
• She stayed over at her friend's.

To leave a vehicle, step or raised surface by stepping down from it.

• Mind the gap when you step off the train.
• He stepped off the bus and looked around.

To move your foot across something on the ground instead of walking on it.

• Please step over the cable carefully.
• She had to step over the puddle.

To stay in one place or nearby for a period of time.

• Stick around after the meeting and we'll have a coffee.
• He stuck around for a while to help us clean up.

To make a short visit to a place or person.

• Stop in when you can.
• She stopped in to say hi.

To get through a difficult situation or experience, often by enduring hardship.

• He had to sweat it out during the final exam.
• We'll just have to sweat it out until the project is done.