COMMON PHRASAL NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES Flashcards
when something (e.g. a vehicle) stops working
Breakdown
A breakdown on the highway caused heavy traffic.
the act of entering a building illegally
Break-in
There’s been a break-in at the local bank.
the end of a romantic relationship
Breakup
After their breakup, John and Helen stayed friends.
the place in a store where you go to pay
Checkout
Jenny went to the checkout to pay for her groceries.
an evaluation (especially for your health)
Checkup
Terry went to the dentist for a checkup.
the act of hiding information from people
Cover-up
A newspaper exposed the company’s cover-up
the act of strictly enforcing a law
Crackdown
There’s been a crackdown on littering in the town
an argument or disagreement
Falling-out
Idris and Giovanni had a falling-out.
a vacation
Getaway
Ellen and Piers went to Mexico for a short getaway.
a social gathering
Get-together
I’m having a get-together for my 30th birthday.
an event where free items are distributed
Giveaway
The bakery did a giveaway to attract more customers.
permission to do something
Go-ahead
My manager gave me the go-ahead to leave early.
a contribution of information or an opinion
Input
l asked for my teacher’s input on my essay.
the amount of something that is taken in
Intake
You should limit your daily intake of sugar.
the start of a sport match (e g. soccer)
Kickoff
Liverpool are playing soccer tonight. Kickoff’s at 7pm.
a disappointment
Letdown
I thought id like that movie, but it was a real letdown.
when things are mistaken for each other
Mix-up
This isn’t what | ordered. There’s been a mix-up.
the beginning
Outset
Harry has worked hard from the outset.
a physical copy of an electronic document
Printout
Jim gave everyone a printout of the
presentation.
a hinderance or delay
Setback
There were a lot of setbacks during the project.
when you sleep at someone else’s house
Sleepover
Phoebe went for a sleepover at Eliza’s house.
a stop somewhere on your way elsewhere
Stopover
Our flight to Los Angeles had a stopover in New York.
food that you buy and take elsewhere (especially your own home) to eat
Takeout
I don’t want to cook. Let’s order someone takeout instead
a period of exercise
Workout
Dimitri was exhausted after his workout
old and in a bad state
beaten-up
Ken’s finally getting rid of his old, beaten-up car.
(usually about a vehicle no longer working
broken-down
A broken-down truck caused delays on the highway.
of the distant past
bygone
These old photographs are from a bygone era.
lasting a very long time (negative)
drawn-out
Buying a house can be a stressful, drawn-out process.
following
follow-up
My doctor and I scheduled a follow-up appointment.
used to escape
getaway
The thieves escaped in a getaway car.
arriving
incoming
Everyone rushed to prepare for the incoming storm.
lower than usual or before
knockdown
Kemal sold some of his jewelry at a knockdown price.
remaining after the rest has been used
leftover
There’s some leftover chicken in the fridge.
invented, not true
made-up
Wayne is always telling his friends made-up stories.
unattractive, unappealing
off-putting
I found the violence in the movie very off-putting.
in progress
ongoing
There’s an ongoing investigation into their finances.
out of date, old-fashioned
outdated
I’m replacing my outdated computer with a new one.
opinionated, vocal about your opinions
outspoken
My dad is very outspoken about environmental issues.
excellent
outstanding
Chris’s professor told him his essay was outstanding,
stretched out as far as possible
outstretched
Finn approached me with his arms outstretched.
in a poor condition
run-down
Paolo is renovating an old, run-down house.
anxious about something
stressed-out
Somrita is stressed-out with work at the moment.
exhausted
tired out
Vi is feeling tired out after a long day at work.
taking place in the near future
upcoming
The country is preparing for the upcoming election.
inspiring, cheerful
uplifting
Jo was feeling sad, so she watched an uplifting movie.
exhausted, extremely tired
Worn-out
Gerry was completely worn-out after his run.
