Vocabulary
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Make something smart or more presentable(separable)
“They has to SPIFF their house UP before they could put it on the market.”
Increase sharply
“Interest rates SPIKED UP after the news.”
When large numbers of people leave a place at the same time
“The crowd SPILLED OUT onto the streets after the match had ended.”
When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations
“The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.”
Turn to face the opposite direction
“She SPUN AROUND when he called her name.”
Produce an unexpected additional benefit(separable)
“The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem.”
Lose control (vehicle)(separable)
“The car hit the water and SPUN OUT.”
Remove someone secretly from a place(separable)
“They SPIRITED her AWAY before the police arrived.”
“They SPIRITED him OFF before any trouble started.”
An informal way of telling someone to say something they are unwilling to say(separable)
“Hurry up, SPIT IT OUT! I can't wait all day for the truth.”
Say something angrily(separable)
“He SPAT her name OUT when he saw her arrive.”
Land in the sea (space capsules)
“Apollo 13 SPLASHED DOWN after a harrowing flight.”
Spend a lot of money on something that is not essential
“We need to SPLASH OUT before someone notices.”
Spend a lot of money on something(inseparable)
“I SPLASHED OUT ON a new camera.”
Divide into groups(separable)
“The teacher SPLIT the class UP into groups of four.”
Really want something(inseparable)
“He's been SPOILING FOR an argument all day.”
Clean something with a sponge(separable)
“I'll SPONGE it DOWN before putting it away.”
Accept free food and support without any shame or qualms(inseparable)
“Let’s go to New York, we can always SPONGE OFF my brother there.”
Accept or get money without doing any work(inseparable)
“A lot of people are SPONGING ON the state by claiming benefits they're not entitled to.”
Return to original position after being bent, forced or when pressure is removed
“The lock SPRINGS BACK when the key is turned.”
Pay for, often generously(inseparable)
“She is going to SPRING FOR all their medical bills.”
Appear suddenly and unexpectedly(inseparable)
“He SPRANG FROM the bushes when I walked past.”
Surprise someone(separable)
“They SPRUNG a birthday party ON me at work.”
Appear suddenly
“Charity shops are SPRINGING UP in the recession.”
