Lingo

Experiencing (Over)

10 Words

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1.
cloud over
Verb

(of a person's facial expression or mood) to suddenly become unhappy, worried, or troubled

Her face clouded over when she received the unexpected news of her friend's accident.

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freeze over
2.
freeze over
Verb

(of bodies of water or other surfaces) to become completely covered or blocked with ice due to extremely cold temperatures

The lake froze over during the harsh winter, allowing people to ice skate on its surface.

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fuss over
3.
fuss over
Verb

to show excessive or unnecessary concern, care, or attention to someone or something

Sarah tends to fuss over her children, making sure they have everything they need and more.

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get over
4.
get over
Verb

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely.

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hang over
5.
hang over
Verb

(of a threat, problem, concern, etc.) to exist and create a sense of worry or uncertainty about what will happen

The threat of a looming deadline hung over the project, adding pressure to complete it on time.

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6.
heal over
Verb

(of wounds) to slowly grow new skin over the injured area as part of the healing process

The cut on his knee took a few weeks to heal over completely.

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make over
7.
make over
Verb

to significantly transform the appearance of something to update, enhance, or modernize its look

She made over her bedroom by painting the walls a new color and adding new furniture.

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8.
mist over
Verb

to have a thin layer of mist or water droplets cover a surface, creating a hazy or obscured appearance

As the temperature dropped, the window began to mist over, creating a hazy view of the landscape.

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9.
wash over
Verb

to happen without really affecting or bothering someone

The criticism seemed to wash over them, leaving them focused on their objectives.

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10.
ice over
Verb

to get covered with a layer of ice, due to freezing conditions

The roads tend to ice over quickly during winter storms, making driving dangerous.

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