drop out
to withdraw or quit, especially from an educational program or competition
Example
After facing financial difficulties, John had to drop out of college.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
to withdraw or quit, especially from an educational program or competition
Example
After facing financial difficulties, John had to drop out of college.
Practise these common expressions when discussing setbacks, mistakes, and reactions.
to withdraw or quit, especially from an educational program or competition
After facing financial difficulties, John had to drop out of college.
to make a mistake or fail in something
He messed up his presentation by not preparing enough.
to the act of stopping or pausing from an activity, often for rest or relaxation. It can also mean the separation of something into pieces or parts, or to solve a problem or difficulty in a particular situation.
After working for several hours, I need a break.
Brush off
She tried to brush off his advances, but he didn't take no for an answer.
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion caused by prolonged and sustained stress. It can occur when someone is exposed to chronic stressors without sufficient opportunities to recover or recharge.
A person experiencing burnout might feel overwhelmed, tired, disengaged, and unmotivated, which can negatively impact their performance at work or in their personal life.
Catch on
The phrase 'catch on' means to understand or become aware of something, often used when referring to new ideas, concepts, or techniques.
separate
The pieces of the machine came apart during transportation.
to stop doing or using something, or to omit
To stop doing something, to omit or exclude something.
To cease remembering or thinking about something; to disregard or not consider.
Let's forget about the disagreement and move forward with the project.
to designate or set apart by marking
The teacher marked off the students' names from the list.