Phralas Verbs 3

crop up

Appear or happen suddenly or unexpected.

dive in

Start doing something in a very enthusiastic way.

end up

Be in a particular place or state after doing something or because of doing it.

kick off (with)

Begin (with)

knock off

Stop working

knuckle down

Start working hard, especially when you should have done this earlier.

lay off

(1) End someone's employment, especially temporarily, because there isn't enough work for them. (2) Stop doing or using something, especially for a short period of time.

lie ahead

If something lies ahead, it's going to happen to you in the future.

make up

Work at different times from usual because you haven't worked enough at the normal times.

press ahead/on (with)

Continue doing something in a determined way, despite difficulties, opposition or interruptions.

set out

Start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim outset.

snow under

If you're snowed under, you have too much of something to deal with.

take on

(1) Start to employ someone, (2) Accept some work or responsibility.

tide over

Help someone to get the end of a difficult period of time, especially by giving them money until they can get some more.

while away

Spend time in a relaxed way when you have nothing else to do.

wind down

(1) End or finish something gradually, (2) Gradually reduce work before stopping completely, (3) Relax after a period of excitement or worry.