phrasal verb meaning Flashcards

1
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make sense

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add up (not) (intransitive)

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2
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lose control of one’s emotions

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break down (intransitive)

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3
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when a war or disease begins

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break out (intransitive)

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4
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cause a problem for (yourself)

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bring (sth) on/upon (oneself)

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5
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mention

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bring(sth) up (sth)

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6
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increase in size (-ve)

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build up (intransitive)

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7
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complete a plan

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carry (sth) out (sth)

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8
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become popular (informal)

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catch on (intransitive)

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9
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in the end be a matter of

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come down to (sth)

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10
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receive blame, criticism, etc.

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come in for (sth)

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11
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think of an idea, plan, etc.

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come up with (sth)

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12
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rely on

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count on (sb)

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13
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abolish

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do away with (sth)

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14
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manage without

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do without (sth)

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15
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prepare a plan/document

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draw (sth) up (sth)

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16
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finish in a certain way or place

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end up (intransitive)

17
Q

use after all else has failed

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fall back on (sth)

18
Q

fall in love with (informal)

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fall for (sb)

19
Q

be deceived by

A

fall for (sth)

20
Q

quarrel (with)

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fall out (with) (sb)

21
Q

make others understand

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get (sth) across (or intransitive)

22
Q

suggest meaning (hint, influence)

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get at (sth)

23
Q

start to deal seriously with

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get down to (sth)

24
Q

finish something unpleasant

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get (sth) over with

25
Q

find time to do

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get round/around to (sth)