Phrasal Verbs Using 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Performing an Action (At)
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to go at
[Verb]
to physically or verbally attack someone
Ex: When provoked , he had a tendency go at people , so it was best to avoid confrontation .
to grasp at
[Verb]
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
to look at
[Verb]
to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them
Ex: I need look at the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture .
to stick at
[Verb]
to continue making efforts toward achieving a goal
Ex: The researcher resolved stick at her investigation until they uncovered the truth .
to talk at
[Verb]
to talk to someone without really listening or letting them join the conversation
Ex: Parents talk at their children instead of having a genuine conversation .
to come at
[Verb]
to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them
Ex: The protestors broke through the barricades came at the police officers , leading to a clash .
to fly at
[Verb]
to attack or assault someone or something in a violent or aggressive manner
Ex: The manager 's decision to cut benefits made the fly at him in anger .
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