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- 01.act out vs opt out
Act out means to express one's emotions or feelings through behavior, often in an inappropriate or disruptive way. On the other hand, opt out means to choose not to participate in something or to decline an invitation or opportunity.
- 02.be up vs brick up
Be up means to be awake and out of bed, or to be ready for something. Brick up means to close off an entrance or window with bricks.
- 03.bolster up vs pump up
Bolster up and pump up are both phrasal verbs that mean to make something stronger or more energetic. However, bolster up is often used in the context of emotional support or encouragement, while pump up is usually used in the context of physical activity or motivation.
- 04.board out vs fink out
Board out means to cover or seal a window, door, or other opening with boards, while fink out means to fail to do something that was promised or expected.
- 05.boss about vs mope about
Boss about means to give orders or commands in a bossy or domineering manner, while mope about means to move around slowly and unhappily, often because of feeling sad or bored.
- 06.be out vs rap out
Be out means to be absent or not present, while rap out means to speak or recite something quickly and rhythmically.
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Ache for means to feel a strong desire or longing for something or someone, while pull for means to support or root for someone or something.
Ask out means to invite someone on a date or to go out socially, while quarrel out means to resolve a disagreement or argument through discussion or negotiation.
Back up means to move backward or reverse, or to make a copy of data or files for safekeeping. On the other hand, bash up means to damage or injure something or someone, usually in a physical way.
Balls up means to make a mistake or to mess something up, while psych up means to mentally prepare oneself for a challenging task or event.
Bash out means to quickly write or produce something, usually with a sense of urgency or pressure. Text out means to send a text message, often with the intention of conveying information or making plans.
