Three-part phrasal verbs expressing attention, discovery, and realisation
Q1. I just cottoned ___ what she meant
COTTON ON TO means understand or realise. Comprehension dawns. Clarity arrives.
Q2. She came ___ an interesting fact while researching
COME ACROSS means discover by chance. Knowledge emerges. Serendipity assists.
Q3. He wised ___ to their tricks eventually
WISE UP means become aware. Deception is penetrated. Skepticism wins.
Q4. They caught ___ the latest trends
CATCH ON TO means understand or adopt. Trends evolve. Awareness is required.
Q5. I stumbled ___ the answer by accident
STUMBLE ACROSS means find unexpectedly. Answers hide. Luck intervenes.