Phrasal verbs

pull for

  pull for  American English informal (to support or encourage a person or team) During the game, we were pulling for the home team.  (to say or show that you hope someone gets well) We are all pulling for you to get well and have you back on your feet …

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pull away

  pull away (to start moving away) We waved as the bus pulled away. (to move ahead) She pulled away from the other cars and won easily. envocabulary.com

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pull aside

  pull aside (to take someone away from other people for a private conversation) The doctor pulled me aside to tell me something about my dad’s illness. Jim pulled his brother aside to discuss his improper behavior. envocabulary.com

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do without

  do without (to manage without having) There’s no cheese left, so I’m afraid you’ll just have to do without. Jim is away on vacation; we’ll have to do without him for a while. can/could do without  informal (would prefer not to have, or do not like) We can do …

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do with

  do with (would like to have; need very much) I could do with a nice cup of coffee. This kitchen could do with some cleaning up. (to manage) We can do with very little spending money this week. envocabulary.com

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