Essential Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (w/ "build")

Question 1

to add something into something else; include

Volvo will ______ (Apple’s iOS) _____ their cars from now on.

Answer 1

build (something) into (something)

Volvo will build (Apple’s iOS) into their cars from now on.

Question 2

add more on top of something; continue on a foundation of something

I have worked in this field for 7 years. I want to ____ _____ my experience and get
better.

Answer 2

build on (something)

I have worked in this field for 7 years. I want to build on my experience and get
better.

Question 3

to make someone feel like he/she is doing well and encourage;
place high expectations on something/someone

Why do you build (me) ____, buttercup? Baby, just to let me down….

Answer 3

build (someone/something) up

Why do you build (me) up, buttercup? Baby, just to let me down….

Question 4

lead to

All my hard work built ____ ____ this.

Answer 4

build up to

All my hard work built up to this.

Question 5

to make connections; to make good networks with other people

_____ _______, don’t burn them. (Don’t burn your bridges.)

Answer 5

to build bridges

Build bridges, don’t burn them. (Don’t burn your bridges.)

Question 6

each little piece that is used to make something; the foundation pieces

What are the _______ _______ of life?

Answer 6

building blocks (n.)

What are the building blocks of life?

Question 7

made very well; having a great body (strong body)

This car is very ____ ______.
He’s so ____ ______. I love his body.

Answer 7

well-built (adj.)

This car is very well built.
He’s so well built. I love his body.

Question 8

included in something; part of the package;

It is already _____ ____. You do not have to worry about adding it.

Answer 8

built-in (adj.)

It is already built-in. You do not have to worry about adding it.

Remember:  
build into (v.)  add something because it's not there.