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59. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

English
59. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Spanish
A donde fueres, haz lo que vieres.
French
À Rome, fais comme les Romains.
Arabic
عندما تكون في روما، افعل كما يفعل الرومان.

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drop by

drop+by
Common

visit someone informally for a short time

Example

Why don’t you drop by after work?

العربية
يزور شخصًا زيارة غير رسمية وقصيرة لماذا لا تزورنا بعد العمل؟
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: by Visit Casually

go through

go+through
Ultra Core

experience or endure a difficult process or period

Example

She had to go through a difficult year.

العربية
يمر بتجربة أو فترة صعبة ويتحملها كان عليها أن تمر بسنة صعبة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: through Experience

go back on

go+back+on
Ultra Core

fail to keep a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

You should never go back on your word.

العربية
لا يفي بوعد أو اتفاق أو التزام لا ينبغي أبدًا أن تخلف وعدك.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: back Break Promise

block off

block+off
Extended

close or block access to a place or route

Example

Police had to block off the street.

العربية
يغلق أو يمنع الوصول إلى مكان أو طريق اضطرت الشرطة إلى إغلاق الشارع.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off Block Access

break down

break+down
Ultra Core

stop working because of a mechanical or system failure

Example

The car may break down if we ignore that noise.

العربية
يتوقف عن العمل بسبب عطل ميكانيكي أو تقني قد تتعطل السيارة إذا تجاهلنا ذلك الصوت.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: down Machine Fail

Sense: machine or system failure.

pass out

pass+out
Ultra Core

lose consciousness for a short time

Example

He almost pass out because of the heat.

العربية
يفقد الوعي لفترة قصيرة كاد أن يفقد الوعي بسبب الحر.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Faint

Sense: faint.

let in

let+in
Ultra Core

allow someone or something to enter

Example

Please let in the visitors.

العربية
يسمح لشخص أو شيء بالدخول من فضلك اسمح للزوار بالدخول.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: in Allow Enter

hold off

hold+off
Ultra Core

delay something until a later time

Example

They decided to hold off the meeting until Friday.

العربية
يؤجل شيئًا إلى وقت لاحق قرروا تأجيل الاجتماع إلى يوم الجمعة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Both Both Particle: off Postpone

clam up

clam+up
Extended

suddenly become silent and refuse to talk

Example

He clammed up when they asked about the mistake.

العربية
يصمت فجأة ويرفض الكلام صمت فجأة عندما سألوه عن الخطأ.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Become Silent

chip in

chip+in
Extended

contribute money, effort, or ideas with other people

Example

Everyone can chip in a few dollars.

العربية
يساهم بمال أو جهد أو أفكار مع الآخرين يمكن للجميع المساهمة ببضعة دولارات.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Contribute

take off

take+off
Ultra Core

remove clothing from your body

Example

Please take off your coat and sit down.

العربية
يخلع الملابس عن جسمه من فضلك اخلع معطفك واجلس.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off Remove Clothing

calm down

calm+down
Extended

become less angry, excited, or nervous, or make someone calmer

Example

Take a minute to calm down before you answer.

العربية
يهدأ أو يجعل شخصًا أكثر هدوءًا خذ دقيقة لتهدأ قبل أن تجيب.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: down Become Calm

show off

show+off
Common

show possessions, abilities, or achievements in order to impress others

Example

He likes to show off his new car.

العربية
يتباهى بممتلكاته أو قدراته أو إنجازاته لإبهار الآخرين يحب التباهي بسيارته الجديدة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: off Boast Display

catch up

catch+up
Common

reach the same level or position as someone ahead

Example

I need to catch up after missing two classes.

العربية
يلحق بشخص متقدم ويصل إلى مستواه عليّ اللحاق بالركب بعد غيابي عن حصتين.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Catch Same Level

wake up

wake+up
Extended

stop sleeping or make someone stop sleeping

Example

I usually wake up at six.

العربية
يستيقظ أو يوقظ شخصًا من النوم عادة أستيقظ عند السادسة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: up Wake

call up

call+up
Ultra Core

telephone someone

Example

I will call up you after dinner.

العربية
يتصل بشخص هاتفيًا سأتصل بك بعد العشاء.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Call Phone

go up

go+up
Ultra Core

increase in amount, level, speed, or intensity

Example

Prices may go up again next month.

العربية
يزداد في الكمية أو المستوى أو السرعة أو الشدة قد ترتفع الأسعار مرة أخرى الشهر المقبل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Increase

sleep in

sleep+in
Extended

sleep later than usual or intended

Example

I like to sleep in on Sundays.

العربية
ينام إلى وقت متأخر عن المعتاد أو المخطط أحب النوم حتى وقت متأخر أيام الأحد.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Oversleep

boot up

boot+up
Extended

start a computer or electronic system

Example

The computer takes a minute to boot up.

العربية
يشغّل حاسوبًا أو نظامًا إلكترونيًا يستغرق الحاسوب دقيقة ليبدأ التشغيل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Activate

move in

move+in
Ultra Core

begin living in a new home or place

Example

They will move in next weekend.

العربية
ينتقل للسكن في منزل أو مكان جديد سينتقلون إلى المنزل الجديد نهاية الأسبوع المقبل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Move Residence