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Clothes Flashcards

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put on

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Meaning: To dress yourself in something. Examples: “She put on her coat and left.” “Put on your shoes - we’re going out.”

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try on

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Meaning: To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good. Examples: “I tried on several dresses but didn’t buy any.” “Can I try these jeans on?”

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have on

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Meaning: To be wearing something. Examples: “She had on a beautiful red dress.” “What did he have on at the party?”

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get on (UK)

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Meaning: To put on clothing. Examples: “Get your coat on and let’s go.” “I can’t get these boots on - they’re too tight.”

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pull on

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Meaning: To put on clothing quickly or with effort. Examples: “She pulled on a sweater and ran out.” “He pulled on his boots.”

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slip on

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Meaning: To put on clothing quickly and easily. Examples: “She slipped on a jacket over her dress.” “I just need to slip my shoes on.”

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throw on

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Meaning: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly. Examples: “I threw on the first thing I found in my closet.” “He threw on a shirt and headed out.”

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chuck on (UK informal)

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Meaning: To put on clothing quickly. Examples: “Just chuck on anything - we’re late!” “She chucked on a coat and left.”

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pop on (UK informal)

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Meaning: To put on clothing quickly. Examples: “I’ll just pop a hat on before we go.” “Pop on your shoes and let’s go.”

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take off

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Meaning: To remove clothing. Examples: “Take off your wet shoes.” “She took off her coat and hung it up.”

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pull off

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Meaning: To remove clothing with effort. Examples: “He pulled off his muddy boots.” “She pulled off her gloves.”

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peel off

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Meaning: To remove tight or wet clothing. Examples: “He peeled off his wet shirt.” “She peeled off her sweaty gym clothes.”

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slip off

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Meaning: To remove clothing quickly and easily. Examples: “She slipped off her shoes at the door.” “He slipped off his jacket.”

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kick off

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Meaning: To remove shoes by kicking. Examples: “He kicked off his boots and collapsed on the sofa.” “She kicked off her heels at the door.”

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strip off

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Meaning: To remove all or most clothing. Examples: “They stripped off and jumped into the pool.” “He stripped off his wet clothes.”

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get out of

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Meaning: To remove clothing. Examples: “Get out of those wet things immediately!” “I can’t wait to get out of these tight shoes.”

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change into

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Meaning: To remove one set of clothes and put on another. Examples: “I need to change into something more comfortable.” “She changed into her pyjamas.”

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change out of

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Meaning: To remove clothes and put on different ones. Examples: “Change out of your school uniform.” “I changed out of my work clothes.”

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dress up

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Meaning: To wear formal or smart clothes. Examples: “We need to dress up for the wedding.” “You don’t need to dress up - it’s casual.”

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dress down

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Meaning: To wear informal clothes. Examples: “Fridays we can dress down at work.” “He dressed down for the occasion.”

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doll up

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Meaning: To dress in a very fashionable or attractive way (often feminine). Examples: “She spent hours dolling up for the party.” “Where are you going all dolled up?”

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glam up

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Meaning: To make yourself look more glamorous. Examples: “I need to glam up for the awards ceremony.” “She really glammed up for the event.”

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tog up/out (UK)

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Meaning: To dress in special clothes for an activity. Examples: “They were all togged up in skiing gear.” “We need to get togged out for the hike.”

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wrap up

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Meaning: To dress in warm clothes. Examples: “Wrap up warm - it’s freezing outside.” “Make sure you wrap the children up well.”

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bundle up
Meaning: To dress in warm layers. Examples: "Bundle up before going out in the snow." "She was bundled up in a thick coat and scarf."
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layer up
Meaning: To wear several layers of clothing. Examples: "It's cold so layer up." "You need to layer up for winter sports."
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muffled up
Meaning: To be wrapped up warmly so not much is visible. Examples: "He was muffled up against the cold." "She sat there muffled up in scarves."
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do up
Meaning: To fasten clothing. Examples: "Do up your coat - it's cold." "She did up the buttons on her blouse."
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do up
Meaning: To fasten (zipper, buttons, etc.). Examples: "Can you do up my zip?" "He did up his tie."
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do up
Meaning: To decorate or renovate. Examples: "They did up their house beautifully." "We're doing up the kitchen."
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button up
Meaning: To fasten with buttons. Examples: "Button up your shirt." "He buttoned up his coat."
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zip up
Meaning: To fasten with a zip. Examples: "Zip up your jacket." "Can you zip me up?"
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do up
Meaning: To fasten. Examples: "Do up your shoelaces." "She did up the buckle."
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lace up
Meaning: To fasten with laces. Examples: "He laced up his boots tightly." "She laced up her running shoes."
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tuck in/into
Meaning: To put the end of clothing inside something. Examples: "Tuck your shirt in." "She tucked her blouse into her skirt."
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tuck up
Meaning: To make clothing shorter by folding. Examples: "She tucked up her skirt to wade in the water." "He tucked up his trousers."
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roll up
Meaning: To fold clothing to make shorter. Examples: "He rolled up his sleeves." "She rolled up her jeans to avoid the water."
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roll down
Meaning: To unfold clothing that was rolled. Examples: "He rolled down his sleeves." "She rolled down her socks."
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turn up
Meaning: To fold the bottom of clothing to make it shorter. Examples: "The trousers were too long so I turned them up." "She turned up the hem."
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turn down
Meaning: To fold the top of clothing downwards. Examples: "He turned down his collar." "She turned down the waistband."
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let down
Meaning: To make clothing longer by unfolding a folded hem. Examples: "The skirt was too short so I let it down." "She let down the hem."
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let out
Meaning: To make clothing larger by adjusting seams. Examples: "I need to let out these trousers - I've gained weight." "The dress was too tight so she let it out."
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take in
Meaning: To make clothing smaller by adjusting seams. Examples: "This skirt is too loose - I need to take it in." "The tailor took in the waist."
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take up
Meaning: To make clothing shorter. Examples: "The trousers are too long - they need taking up." "She took up the hem."
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alter (something)
Meaning: To change the size or fit of clothing. Examples: "The jacket needs altering." "She had the dress altered to fit."
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fit (someone)
Meaning: To be the right size. Examples: "These shoes don't fit me." "The dress fits perfectly."
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suit (someone)
Meaning: To look good on someone. Examples: "That colour really suits you." "Short hair doesn't suit her."
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match (something)
Meaning: To look good together (colours, patterns). Examples: "Your shoes match your bag perfectly." "Does this shirt match these trousers?"
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go with
Meaning: To look good together; to match. Examples: "This tie goes with your shirt." "Does this jacket go with these jeans?"
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go together
Meaning: To look good when worn together. Examples: "These colours don't really go together." "Do these shoes and bag go together?"
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set off
Meaning: To make something look attractive by contrasting. Examples: "The white dress set off her tan." "The dark frame sets off the picture."
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clash with
Meaning: To not look good together (colours, patterns). Examples: "That red clashes with your orange top." "Stripes and spots clash."
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wear in
Meaning: To make new shoes/clothes comfortable by wearing them. Examples: "I need to wear in these new boots." "These shoes are painful until you wear them in."
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wear out
Meaning: To become thin and damaged from use. Examples: "The knees of my jeans have worn out." "I've worn out these shoes."
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wear through
Meaning: To make a hole by wearing. Examples: "I've worn through the elbows of my jumper." "He wore through the soles of his shoes."
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wear off
Meaning: To disappear over time (not for clothes). Examples: "The newness will wear off soon." "The novelty wore off quickly."
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fade (something)
Meaning: To lose colour. Examples: "My black t-shirt has faded." "The sun faded the curtains."
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shrink (something)
Meaning: To become smaller in water. Examples: "My wool jumper shrank in the wash." "Hot water shrinks clothes."
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stretch (something)
Meaning: To become larger. Examples: "These jeans have stretched with wear." "Stretch the fabric before sewing."
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bag out
Meaning: To become loose and baggy (clothes). Examples: "These trousers have bagged out at the knees." "The sweater bagged out after washing."
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pull out of shape
Meaning: To lose its original shape. Examples: "Don't hang that - it'll pull out of shape." "The jumper was pulled out of shape."
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lose its shape
Meaning: To no longer keep the correct form. Examples: "The shirt has lost its shape." "Cheap clothes lose their shape quickly."
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keep its shape
Meaning: To stay in the correct form. Examples: "Good quality wool keeps its shape." "This fabric doesn't keep its shape well."
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hang out
Meaning: To hang clothes on a line to dry. Examples: "I hung out the washing this morning." "It's raining - don't hang the clothes out."
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hang up
Meaning: To hang clothes on a hanger. Examples: "Hang up your coat when you come in." "She hung up the dress in the wardrobe."
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fold up
Meaning: To fold clothes neatly. Examples: "Fold up your pyjamas." "She folded up the clean laundry."
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put away
Meaning: To put clothes in the correct place after use. Examples: "Put away your clean clothes." "She put away the laundry."
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air out
Meaning: To put clothes in fresh air to remove smells. Examples: "I aired out my jacket after the smoky bar." "Air the sheets out before making the bed."
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air (something)
Meaning: To allow air to circulate to remove smells. Examples: "I need to air this room - it smells." "Air the duvet on the line."
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freshen up
Meaning: To make something cleaner or smell better. Examples: "Freshen up your shirt with some spray." "I need to freshen up before dinner."
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spruce up
Meaning: To make something neater and more attractive. Examples: "I spruced up my outfit with a new scarf." "The hotel has been spruced up."
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