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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Performing an Action (At)

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

to physically or verbally attack someone

Ex: The enraged boxer went at his opponent with a series of powerful punches. 
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to grasp at

to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation

Ex: He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business. 
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to jump at

to eagerly accept an opportunity or offer when it arises

Ex: She would jump at the opportunity to travel around the world. 
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to keep at

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

Ex: She faced many obstacles but decided to keep at her dream of becoming a successful writer. 
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to look at

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

Ex: They need to stop looking at each other. 
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to play at

to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication

Ex: She's playing at writing her book, starting and stopping sporadically without a clear plan. 
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to put at
to put at
[Verb]

to guess a value or amount for something

Ex: I'd put the crowd at around 2,000 people. 
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to stick at

to continue making efforts toward achieving a goal

Ex: The athlete resolved to stick at training relentlessly to improve their performance. 
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to talk at

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

Ex: She talked at her friend about her day without asking how he was. 
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to work at

to attempt to improve something

Ex: The coach is working at building team cohesion through regular exercises. 
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to come at

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

Ex: The angry dog started growling and came at me, barking fiercely. 
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to fly at
to fly at
[Verb]

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

Ex: The unexpected criticism caused her to fly at her colleagues during the meeting. 
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to get at
to get at
[Verb]

to cause irritation or annoyance to someone

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door really gets at me. 
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to pick at

to frequently criticize someone about small issues

Ex: Critics always seem to pick at her performances no matter how well she does. 
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to aim at
to aim at
[Verb]

to work toward a specific goal

Ex: The team is aiming at winning the championship this season. 
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to drive at

to try to say something without directly mentioning it

Ex: Despite his vague response, it was clear that he was driving at a need for additional support. 
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to hit at
to hit at
[Verb]

to strike or touch something or someone with force or intention

Ex: She hit at the tennis ball but missed. 
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