To make up

Meaning: to make peace after a fight Examples: I had a big fight with my dad, but we made up and have a good relationship now. Let’s not fight, please come home and let’s make up. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import buyer, and...

To hang on

Meaning: to wait for a short time Examples: She told me to hang on, she would arrive in 10 minutes. I am in the middle of an important task, you need to hang on for a few minutes, and then we can talk. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import...

To stop over

Meaning: to stay at one place for a short time on the way to another place Examples: They stopped over in Singapore on their way to Australia. We stopped over at the grocery store on our way to my parents’ house. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life...

To touch down

Meaning: to land (an airplane) Examples: The plane touched down at 6:38pm. This flight is really long, when do we touch down in Hong Kong? About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import buyer, and since 2006 has been teaching companies how to connect...

To carry out

Meaning: to perform a task Examples: He carried out the work like we planned. I carried out my promise to her. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import buyer, and since 2006 has been teaching companies how to connect with their investors and...

To carry over

Meaning: to continue past the planned ending time Examples: The meeting carried over past lunch. The game went long, it carried over until evening. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import buyer, and since 2006 has been teaching companies how to...

To knock back

Meaning: to quickly drink something Examples: At the bar after work, we knocked back 6 vodkas. After exercise, I like to knock back a tall glass of cold water. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import buyer, and since 2006 has been teaching...

To catch up with somebody

Meaning: to talk to someone whom one has not seen for a long time Examples: It’s always good to catch up with old friends. I haven’t seen you in years. We should meet for coffee and catch up. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional life as an import...

To knock off

Meaning: to stop working for the rest of the day Examples: It’s nice and sunny today, we should knock off early and go get some ice cream. What time do you knock off today? I want to take you to a movie this evening. About Matt KrauseMatt began his professional...