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Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Esecuzione di un'azione (At)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By'
to go at
[Verbo]

to physically or verbally attack someone

scagliarsi contro, attaccare

scagliarsi contro, attaccare

Ex: When provoked , he had a tendency go at people , so it was best to avoid confrontation .
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to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation

aggrapparsi a, cercare di afferrare

aggrapparsi a, cercare di afferrare

Ex: grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment .
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to jump at
[Verbo]

to eagerly accept an opportunity or offer when it arises

cogliere al volo, saltare sull'occasione

cogliere al volo, saltare sull'occasione

Ex: When they suggested a weekend getaway , we jumped at the idea .
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to keep at
[Verbo]

to continue working on a task, project, or goal without giving up

continuare a, portare avanti

continuare a, portare avanti

Ex: No matter how difficult the task , he never gives up keeps at it until he succeeds .
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to look at
[Verbo]

to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them

guardare

guardare

Ex: He has looking at the painting for hours , trying to decipher its hidden meanings .
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to play at
[Verbo]

to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication

giocare a, fare qualcosa per gioco

giocare a, fare qualcosa per gioco

Ex: I don't think he's serious about his fitness goals; he's just playing at going to the gym.
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to put at
[Verbo]

to guess a value or amount for something

stimare, valutare

stimare, valutare

Ex: He looked at the painting and put it at around $10,000.
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to continue making efforts toward achieving a goal

seguire

seguire

Ex: The musician refused to give up and decided to stick at practicing until they became a skilled performer.
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to talk at
[Verbo]

to talk to someone without really listening or letting them join the conversation

parlare sopra, parlare senza ascoltare

parlare sopra, parlare senza ascoltare

Ex: Parents talk at their children instead of having a genuine conversation .
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to work at
[Verbo]

to attempt to improve something

lavori su

lavori su

Ex: Let's work at enhancing the quality of our products through customer feedback.
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to come at
[Verbo]

to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them

venire a

venire a

Ex: The protestors broke through the barricades came at the police officers , leading to a clash .
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to fly at
[Verbo]

to attack or assault someone or something in a violent or aggressive manner

aggressore, lanciarsi contro

aggressore, lanciarsi contro

Ex: The manager 's decision to cut benefits made the fly at him in anger .
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to get at
[Verbo]

to cause irritation or annoyance to someone

danno

danno

Ex: He ’s always trying get at me with those little comments .
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to pick at
[Verbo]

to frequently criticize someone about small issues

pungolare, criticare

pungolare, criticare

Ex: picked at the proposal , demanding countless revisions .
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to aim at
[Verbo]

to work toward a specific goal

mirare a, puntare a

mirare a, puntare a

Ex: The project's objectives are clearly aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
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to try to say something without directly mentioning it

alludere a, intendere dire

alludere a, intendere dire

Ex: In the discussion , the scientist aimed drive at the significance of the recent research findings .
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to hit at
[Verbo]

to strike or touch something or someone with force or intention

colpire, percuotere

colpire, percuotere

Ex: The hit at the pinata until it broke open .
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