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

to physically or verbally attack someone

atacar, agredir

atacar, agredir

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

agarra-se a, tentar almejar

agarra-se a, tentar almejar

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

aproveitar, aceitar com entusiasmo

aproveitar, aceitar com entusiasmo

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

persistir em, continuar a

persistir em, continuar a

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

olhar para, focar em

olhar para, focar em

Ex: I need look at the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture .
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to play at
[verbo]

to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication

brincar de, fingir que

brincar de, fingir que

Ex: He 's not genuinely interested in becoming a chef ; he 's playing at it for now .
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to put at
[verbo]

to guess a value or amount for something

colocar em, estimar em

colocar em, estimar em

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to continue making efforts toward achieving a goal

perseverar em, persistir em

perseverar em, persistir em

Ex: The researcher resolved stick at her investigation until they uncovered the truth .
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to talk at
[verbo]

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

falar com, falar sobre

falar com, falar sobre

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

trabalhar para, esforçar-se em

trabalhar para, esforçar-se em

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to come at
[verbo]

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

atacar, aproximar-se de forma agressiva

atacar, aproximar-se de forma agressiva

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

atacar, agredir

atacar, agredir

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

incomodar, irritar

incomodar, irritar

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

criticar, reclamar de

criticar, reclamar de

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

to work toward a specific goal

visar, tentar alcançar

visar, tentar alcançar

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to try to say something without directly mentioning it

insinuar, sugerir

insinuar, sugerir

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

atingir, bater em

atingir, bater em

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