show off, to behave in a way intended to attract attention or impress others → He was showing off by speaking three languages in front of everyone., end up, to finally be in a particular place or situation, often unexpectedly → We planned to go home early, but we ended up staying all night., egg someone on, to encourage someone to do something, especially something risky or foolish → His friends egged him on to jump into the cold river., grow out of, to stop doing or liking something as you become older → She grew out of her fear of the dark., cough up, to reluctantly give money or information → He finally coughed up the money he owed., back down, to stop defending your position or admit defeat in an argument → She refused to back down during the debate., go off something, to stop liking something, especially food or an activity → I’ve gone off coffee recently., shop around, to compare different options before making a purchase → You should shop around before buying a new phone..

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