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4. Rome wasn't built in a day.

English
4. Rome wasn't built in a day.
Spanish
Roma no se construyó en un día.
French
Rome ne s'est pas faite en un jour.
Arabic
روما لم تُبْنَ في يوم واحد.

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leave out

leave+out
Common

omit or exclude someone or something

Example

Do not leave out any important details.

العربية
يحذف أو يستبعد شخصًا أو شيئًا لا تحذف أي تفاصيل مهمة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: out Omit

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

lay off

lay+off
Common

dismiss workers because their jobs are no longer available

Example

The company may lay off some workers.

العربية
يسرّح العمال لأن وظائفهم لم تعد متاحة قد تسرح الشركة بعض العمال.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off Layoff

dawn on

dawn+on
Extended

become suddenly understood or realized by someone

Example

It suddenly dawned on me that I had the wrong date.

العربية
يتضح لشخص فجأة أو يدركه فجأة أدركت فجأة أن لدي التاريخ الخطأ.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: on Realize Suddenly

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

finish off

finish+off
Extended

finish or bring something to an end

Example

Let’s finish off the discussion before lunch.

العربية
ينهي شيئًا أو يختتمه لننهِ النقاش قبل الغداء.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off End Finish

check up on

check+up+on
Ultra Core

check, verify, or examine someone or something

Example

Please check up on that information before publishing it.

العربية
يتحقق من شخص أو شيء أو يفحصه من فضلك تحقق من تلك المعلومات قبل نشرها.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: up Check Verify

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

burst out

burst+out
Extended

suddenly begin doing something, especially laughing, crying, or speaking

Example

Everyone burst out laughing at the joke.

العربية
يبدأ فجأة في فعل شيء، خصوصًا الضحك أو البكاء أو الكلام انفجر الجميع ضاحكين بسبب النكتة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Sudden Start

take after

take+after
Ultra Core

resemble an older family member in appearance or character

Example

She seems to take after her mother.

العربية
يشبه فردًا أكبر سنًا من العائلة في الشكل أو الطبع إنها تشبه أمها كثيرًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: after Resemble

cool down

cool+down
Extended

become less hot or make something less hot; also become calmer

Example

Let the engine cool down before you touch it.

العربية
يبرد أو يجعل شيئًا أقل حرارة؛ وقد يعني أن يهدأ دع المحرك يبرد قبل أن تلمسه.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: down Become Cool

chime in

chime+in
Extended

join a conversation by adding a comment or opinion

Example

She chimed in with a useful suggestion.

العربية
ينضم إلى محادثة بإضافة تعليق أو رأي تدخلت في الحديث باقتراح مفيد.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Join Conversation

clean up

clean+up
Common

clean, organize, or remove unwanted material from a place

Example

We need to clean up 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: up Clean Organize

get away

get+away
Ultra Core

escape from a place, person, or difficult situation

Example

They managed to get away before anyone noticed.

العربية
يهرب من مكان أو شخص أو وضع صعب تمكنوا من الهرب قبل أن يلاحظ أحد.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: away Escape

get around to

get+around+to
Ultra Core

finally find time or willingness to do something

Example

I hope to get around to cleaning the garage this weekend.

العربية
يجد أخيرًا الوقت أو الرغبة للقيام بشيء وجدت أخيرًا وقتًا لتنظيف المرآب.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: around Finally Do

give up

give+up
Ultra Core

stop doing or using something, especially a habit

Example

He is trying to give up smoking.

العربية
يتوقف عن فعل شيء أو استعماله، خصوصًا عادة يحاول التوقف عن التدخين.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Stop Habit

gear up

gear+up
Extended

prepare yourself, a team, or an organization for an upcoming activity

Example

We are gearing up for the busy season.

العربية
يستعد أو يهيئ فريقًا أو منظمة لنشاط قادم نحن نستعد للموسم المزدحم.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Prepare

read over

read+over
Common

read something again to check or review it

Example

Please read over your answer before submitting it.

العربية
يقرأ شيئًا مرة أخرى للمراجعة أو التحقق من فضلك راجع إجابتك قبل تسليمها.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: over Read Review

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

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