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60. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

English
60. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.
Spanish
Puedes llevar al caballo al río, pero no puedes obligarlo a beber.
French
On ne saurait faire boire un âne qui n'a pas soif.
Arabic
يمكنك أن تقود حصاناً إلى الماء، لكن لا يمكنك إجباره على الشرب.

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think up

think+up
Extended

invent an idea, explanation, story, or plan

Example

We need to think up a better solution.

العربية
يبتكر فكرة أو تفسيرًا أو قصة أو خطة علينا ابتكار حل أفضل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Invent

look up to

look+up+to
Ultra Core

respect and admire someone

Example

Many young players look up to her.

العربية
يحترم شخصًا ويعجب به يعجب بها كثير من اللاعبين الشباب.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: up Admire

pay back

pay+back
Common

return money that you borrowed or owe

Example

I will pay back you next week.

العربية
يعيد مالًا اقترضه أو يدين به سأعيد لك المال الأسبوع المقبل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: back Repay

play down

play+down
Common

make something seem less important or serious than it is

Example

Do not play down the risks.

العربية
يقلل من أهمية شيء أو خطورته لا تقلل من شأن المخاطر.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: down Minimize

hold on

hold+on
Ultra Core

wait for a short time

Example

Please hold on for a minute.

العربية
ينتظر لوقت قصير من فضلك انتظر دقيقة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: on Wait

clear out

clear+out
Common

clean, organize, or remove unwanted material from a place

Example

We need to clear out the kitchen before the guests arrive.

العربية
ينظف مكانًا أو ينظمه أو يزيل منه الأشياء غير المرغوبة علينا تنظيف المطبخ قبل وصول الضيوف.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: out Clean Organize

settle down

settle+down
Extended

become calm, stable, or established in a place or routine

Example

It took us a few weeks to settle down in the new city.

العربية
يستقر أو يهدأ أو يثبت في مكان أو روتين استغرقنا بضعة أسابيع للاستقرار في المدينة الجديدة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: down Settle

cut back on

cut+back+on
Ultra Core

reduce the amount, use, cost, or frequency of something

Example

We need to cut back on unnecessary spending.

العربية
يقلل كمية شيء أو استعماله أو تكلفته أو تكراره علينا تقليل الإنفاق غير الضروري.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: back Reduce

switch off

switch+off
Common

stop or deactivate a machine, device, or system

Example

Please switch off the computer before you leave.

العربية
يطفئ أو يعطّل جهازًا أو آلة أو نظامًا من فضلك أطفئ الحاسوب قبل أن تغادر.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off Deactivate

turn out

turn+out
Ultra Core

have a particular result or develop in a particular way

Example

The event may turn out better than expected.

العربية
ينتهي إلى نتيجة معينة أو يتطور بطريقة معينة قد تسير الفعالية أفضل من المتوقع.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Result

Sense: result or develop.

check out

check+out
Ultra Core

investigate or examine a subject or problem carefully

Example

The team will check out the complaint.

العربية
يحقق في موضوع أو مشكلة ويفحصها بعناية سيفحص الفريق الشكوى.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: out Investigate

Sense: investigate or examine.

slip on

slip+on
Extended

put clothing or an accessory on your body

Example

You should slip on a jacket before going outside.

العربية
يرتدي ملابس أو إكسسوارًا ينبغي أن ترتدي سترة قبل الخروج.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: on Wear Clothing

gather up

gather+up
Extended

collect people or things together into one place

Example

Please gather up all the papers before you leave.

العربية
يجمع أشخاصًا أو أشياء في مكان واحد من فضلك اجمع كل الأوراق قبل أن تغادر.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Collect Gather

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

talk over

talk+over
Common

review, inspect, or discuss something carefully

Example

Let’s talk over the report one more time.

العربية
يراجع أو يفحص شيئًا بعناية لنراجع التقرير مرة أخرى.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: over Review

call off

call+off
Ultra Core

cancel a planned event or activity

Example

They had to call off the game because of the storm.

العربية
يلغي حدثًا أو نشاطًا مخططًا اضطروا إلى إلغاء المباراة بسبب العاصفة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off Cancel

put on

put+on
Ultra Core

put clothing or an accessory on your body

Example

You should put on a jacket before going outside.

العربية
يرتدي ملابس أو إكسسوارًا ينبغي أن ترتدي سترة قبل الخروج.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: on Wear Clothing

show up

show+up
Common

arrive or appear, often unexpectedly

Example

He may show up later than expected.

العربية
يصل أو يظهر، غالبًا بشكل غير متوقع قد يصل متأخرًا أكثر من المتوقع.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Arrive Appear

push on

push+on
Common

continue doing something

Example

We need to push on until the work is finished.

العربية
يواصل القيام بشيء ما علينا أن نواصل حتى ينتهي العمل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: on Continue

dress up

dress+up
Common

wear special, formal, or decorative clothes

Example

We have to dress up for the ceremony.

العربية
يرتدي ملابس خاصة أو رسمية أو للزينة علينا ارتداء ملابس رسمية للحفل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Dress Formally