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200 Most Common Phrasal Verbs (Part 4) Flashcards

1
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indicate; show which one it is

I’ll point my boyfriend _____ when he runs by.

A

point [someone]/(something) out

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put what you are holding on a surface or floor

You can put the groceries _____ on the kitchen counter.

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put (something) down

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insult, make [someone] feel stupid

The students put the substitute teacher ______ because they didn’t like him.

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put [someone] down

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postpone; do it later

We are putting our trip ______ until January because of the hurricane.

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put (something) off

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extinguish

The neighbors put the fire _____ before the firemen arrived.

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put (something) out

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assemble

I have to put the crib _______ before the baby arrives.

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put (something) together

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tolerate

I don’t think I can put _____ ______ three loud children in the car.

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put up with [someone]/(something)

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put clothing/accessories on your body

Don’t forget to put your new earrings ____ for the party.

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put (something) on

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9
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meet unexpectedly

I ran ______ an old school-friend at the mall.

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run into [someone]/(something)

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drive a vehicle over a person or thing

I accidentally ran _____ your book with my car. Your book was on the floor, so I drove over it accidentally.

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run over [someone]/(something)

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rehearse, review

Let’s run ________ these lines one more time before the show.

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run over/through (something)

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leave unexpectedly, escape

The child ran _______ from home and has been missing for three days.

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run away

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have none left; sold out (in stores)

We ran ______ of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.

The supermarket ran ______ of batteries during the hurricane.

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run out

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return (usually by mail)

My letter got sent _______ to me because I used the wrong stamp.

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send (something) back

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arrange, organize

Our boss set a meeting _____ with the president of the company.

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set (something) up

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trick, trap

The police set the car thief _____ by using a hidden camera.

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set [someone] up

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17
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compare prices at different stores/locations

I want to shop ________ a little before I decide on these boots.

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shop around

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act extra special for people watching (boastfully)
brag

He always shows _____ on his skateboard

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show off

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stay somewhere for the night (informal)
spend the night

You should sleep ______ tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home.

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sleep over

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organize, resolve a problem

We need to sort the bills _____ before the first of the month. We have too many and everything is so complicated right now. We need to organize all the bills.

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sort (something) out

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21
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continue doing (something), limit yourself to one particular thing

You will lose weight if you _____ ___ the diet.

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stick to (something)

22
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stop the energy flow, turn off

The light’s too bright. Could you switch it _____.

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switch (something) off

23
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turn on

We heard the news as soon as we switched ____ the car radio.

A

switch (something) on

24
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resemble a family member

I take _____ my mother. We are both impatient.

A

take after [someone]

25
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intentionally break into pieces

He took the car brakes _____and found the problem.

A

take (something) apart

26
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return an item

I have to take our new TV ____because it doesn’t work.

A

take (something) back

27
Q

start to fly

My plane takes ____ in five minutes.

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take off

28
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remove (something) (usually clothing)

Take your shoes ____ before you come into my living room!

A

take (something) off

29
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remove from a place or thing

Can you take the garbage ____ to the street for me?

A

take (something) out

30
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buy dinner/movie/concert tickets for someone for the evening
treat (someone) to (something)

My grandparents took us _____ for dinner and a movie.

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take [someone] out

31
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rip into pieces

I tore _____ my ex-boyfriend’s letters and gave them back to him.

A

tear (something) up

32
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remember past experiences

When I think ____ on my youth, I wish I had studied harder.

A

think back

33
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consider over and over

I’ll have to think this contract ______ before I make my final decision.

A

think (something) over

34
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dispose of; get rid of

We threw our old furniture _______ when we won the lottery.

A

throw (something) away

35
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decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc)

Please turn the TV _______ while the guests are here.

A

turn (something) down

36
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refuse

I turned the job ______ because I don’t want to move.

A

turn (something) down

37
Q

stop the energy flow, switch off

Your mother wants you to turn the TV ______ and come for dinner.

A

turn (something) off

38
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start the energy, switch on

It’s too dark in here. Let’s turn some lights ______ .

A

turn (something) on

39
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increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc)

Can you turn the music ____ ? This is my favorite song.

A

turn (something) up

40
Q

appear suddenly

Our cat turned _____ after we put posters up all over the neighborhood.

A

turn up

41
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sample clothing; attempt to wear; check the size and fit

I’m going to try these jeans ____ , but I don’t think they will fit.

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try (something) on

42
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test

I am going to try this new brand of detergent ______.

A

try (something) out

43
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finish the supply of; use all of

The kids used all of the toothpaste ____ so we need to buy some more.

A

use (something) up

44
Q

stop sleeping; get up from bed

We have to _____ ____ early for work on Monday.

A

wake up

45
Q

increase the temperature

You can warm your feet _____ in front of the fireplace.

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warm [someone]/(something) up

46
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prepare body for exercise

I always warm ______ by doing sit-ups before I go for a run.

A

warm up

47
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fade away; become less and less strong; get weaker over time

Most of my make-up wore _____ before I got to the party.

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wear off

48
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exercise

I work _____ at the gym three times a week.

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work out

49
Q

be successful; eventually was successful

Our plan worked _____ fine.

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work out

50
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make a calculation

We have to work ______ the total cost before we buy the house.

A

work (something) out

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