Phrasal verb word Flashcards

1
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add up (not) (intransitive)

A

make sense

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2
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break down (intransitive)

A

lose control of one’s emotions

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3
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break out (intransitive)

A

when a war or disease begins

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4
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bring (sth) on/upon (oneself)

A

cause a problem for (yourself)

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5
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bring(sth) up (sth)

A

mention

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6
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build up (intransitive)

A

increase in size (-ve)

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7
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carry (sth) out (sth)

A

complete a plan

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8
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catch on (intransitive)

A

become popular (informal)

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9
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come down to (sth)

A

in the end be a matter of

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10
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come in for (sth)

A

receive blame, criticism, etc.

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come up with (sth)

A

think of an idea, plan, etc.

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12
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count on (sb)

A

rely on

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13
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do away with (sth)

A

abolish

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14
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do without (sth)

A

manage without

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15
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draw (sth) up (sth)

A

prepare a plan/document

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16
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end up (intransitive)

A

finish in a certain way or place

17
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fall back on (sth)

A

use after all else has failed

18
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fall for (sb)

A

fall in love with (informal)

19
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fall for (sth)

A

be deceived by

20
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fall out (with) (sb)

A

quarrel (with)

21
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get (sth) across (or intransitive)

A

make others understand

22
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get at (sth)

A

suggest meaning (hint, influence)

23
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get down to (sth)

A

start to deal seriously with

24
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get (sth) over with

A

finish something unpleasant

25
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get round/around to (sth)

A

find time to do