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Phrasal verbs with "at"

36 phrasal verbs use this particle

aim at
B1

To direct a weapon, camera, or effort toward a target, or to design something for a specific group.

arrive at
A2

To reach a place or, figuratively, to come to a conclusion or decision after thought or discussion.

chip at
B2

To strike repeatedly at something hard to break off pieces, or to gradually weaken or undermine something.

come at
B1

To attack or move toward someone in a threatening way; or to approach a problem from a particular angle.

drive at
B2

To be trying to say or suggest something; to be working toward a particular point or conclusion.

float at
C1

For a currency or stock price to be freely determined by the market and currently sitting at a specific value.

flout at
C1

To openly mock or show contempt for a rule, authority, or convention.

fly at
B2

To suddenly attack someone physically or verbally with great force and anger.

frown at
A2

To make a frowning facial expression directed at a person or thing, showing disapproval, confusion, or displeasure.

get at
B1

To imply something indirectly, to criticise someone repeatedly, or to reach/access something.

go at
B2

To attack someone or something, or to do something with great energy and enthusiasm.

go at it
B2

To fight, argue, or engage in an activity with great energy and intensity.

grab at
B1

To make a quick, often desperate or clumsy attempt to seize something; to eagerly try to take an opportunity.

have at
B2

To attack, attempt, or begin working on something energetically; used as an imperative invitation to proceed.

holla at
C1

To contact someone or get their attention, often with romantic intent or to start a conversation

holler at
B2

To call out to someone loudly or to contact them informally

jump at
B1

To accept or take an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.

keep at
B1

To continue working hard at something despite difficulty, or to nag someone repeatedly to do something.

laugh at
A2

To express amusement at someone or something, or to ridicule and mock someone.

leap at
B1

To eagerly and enthusiastically accept an opportunity or offer.

look at
A2

To direct your eyes toward something, or to consider or examine something.

nip at
B2

To give small, sharp bites or pinches; or, figuratively, to be very close behind someone in a competition.

paw at
B2

to touch or handle something repeatedly in a rough or clumsy way

peck at
B2

to eat or touch something in small repeated bits, or to work at something slowly

pick at
B1

To eat food in very small amounts without appetite; to repeatedly touch, scratch, or pull at something.

pinch at
C1

to take or pull at something with the fingers in small amounts

play at
B2

To do something without proper commitment or seriousness; to pretend to be something.

rap at
B1

To knock sharply and quickly on a door, window, or surface.

run at
B2

to move quickly toward someone or something, often to attack

snap at
B1

To try to bite someone or something with a quick movement; or to speak to someone irritably and sharply.

stick at
B2

To continue working on something difficult without giving up.

swear at
A2

To direct offensive, rude, or profane language at someone, usually out of anger or frustration.

talk at
B2

To speak to someone in a one-sided way, without listening or allowing them to respond.

tear at
B2

To pull or claw at something repeatedly, or to cause persistent emotional pain.

wink at
B1

To close one eye briefly at someone as a signal or flirtatious gesture; or figuratively, to knowingly overlook or tolerate something imprope

work at
B1

To put sustained effort into improving or achieving something.