Vocabulary
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Be lazy, do nothing
“I spent the day SLOBBING AROUND at home.”
Leave somewhere without letting others know
“The lecture sounded really boring, so I SLOPED OFF and went to the pub.”
Get rid of, dispose(separable)
“The government is increasing its powers but is SLOUGHING OFF responsibility for its failures.”
Reduce speed(separable)
“The car SLOWED DOWN when they saw the police.”
Slow the progress of something(separable)
“The negotiations were SLOWED UP by the arguments.”
Fight or argue(inseparable)
“They SLUGGED IT OUT for hours but never came to an agreement.”
Appear to have a negative quality(inseparable)
“The government's decision SMACKS OF hypocrisy.”
Demolish or break something down(separable)
“The police SMASHED the door DOWN to get into the house.”
Break something by hitting it repeatedly(separable)
“He SMASHED the windscreen IN.”
Destroy, break into many pieces(separable)
“The burglars SMASHED UP the office as there was no money to steal.”
Force someone out of a place they're hiding in(separable)
“The police SMOKED the gang OUT and arrested them.”
Consume, take, buy something other people may want(separable)
“They SNAFFLED UP all the food before we got there.”
Break a piece off something(separable)
“He SNAPPED OFF a bit of chocolate from the bar and gave it to me.”
Control negative emotions(inseparable)
“I was feeling depressed and knew I had to SNAP OUT OF it.”
Do something quickly(inseparable)
“He had taken ages so I told him to SNAP TO IT and get it finished.”
Get, acquire or buy something quickly(separable)
“Collectors SNAPPED UP every copy the day it was released.”
Entangle(separable)
“My line was all SNARLED UP after I caught that last fish.”
Depart furtively
“Although the thieves tried to SNEAK OUT after dark, we were ready for them.”
Approach someone furtively(inseparable)
“Dave tried to SNEAK UP ON the guard, but was seen anyway.”
Dismiss casually, usually used negatively(inseparable)
“We shouldn't SNEEZE AT their offer- it's the best we have received.”
Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better(inseparable)
“I SNIFFED AROUND to see if I could find a better deal.”
Disapprove or be scornful(inseparable)
“A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.”
Find something by smell (usually for dogs)(separable)
“Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.”
Divulge secrets, inform authorities about someone(inseparable)
“Reggie was caught after someone SNITCHED ON him to the teacher.”
