Phrasal verbe 3/50

Question 1

1. feel up to ^{<strong><span>se sentir prêt/capable</span></strong>} p.v.

When you feel up to doing something:

you have the confidence or energy to do it.

Answer 1

• I’m sorry to cancel, but I just don’t feel up to going dancing tonight.
• The top of the mountain is only 1,000 feet away—do you feel up to it? ^{<strong><span>se sentir prêt/capable</span></strong>}

Question 2

1. get….over with ^{<strong><span>en finir</span></strong>} p.v. [always separated]

When you want to get something over with:

• It is because it is something unpleasant that you want to finish so that you can stop worrying ^inquieter about it or dreading ^redouter it.

Answer 2

• Let’s fix both cavities ^{les deux caries} today, doctor. I just want to get it other with ^{<strong><span>en finir</span></strong>}
• I think it’s better to get the exam other with in the first period rather than to be nervous about it all day long .

Question 3

1. go along with ^{<strong><span>être d’accord</span></strong>} p.v.

When you agree with people or agree with what they are saying:

you go along with them.

Answer 3

• I understand your concern, Linda, but I have to go along with ^{<strong><span>être d’accord</span></strong>} Maria on this matter.
• What’s my opinion? I go along with ^{<strong><span>être d’accord</span></strong>} Omar.

Question 4

2. go along with ^{<span>souscrire, être d’accord</span>} p.v.

When you obey a rule or follow a decision,

you go along with.

( souscrire,se rallier, être d’accord)

Answer 4

• Mrs. Taylor wasn’t happy about the committee’s decision, but she went along with it anyway.
• I don’t care what the boss says—I’m not going along with any changes that will mean longer hours for less money.

^{<u><strong><span>( souscrire,se rallier, être d'accord)</span></strong></u>}

Question 5

1. go in for ^{<strong><span>Pratiquer- Aimer </span></strong>} p.v.

When you go in for a certain activity:

you like it and do it regularly.

( Pratiquer- Aimer- Y aller)

Answer 5

• Bryan really goes in for any kind of outdoor activity.
• When I was a kid I went in for football, but I don’t watch it much anymore.

^{<strong><span>( Pratiquer- Aimer- Y aller)</span></strong>}

Question 6

1. look forward to p.v.

When you look forward to:

• something
• or look forward to doing something,

you are excited about something in the future because you enjoy it or because it will benefit you in some way.

Answer 6

1. It’s been four years since my brother went overseas. I’m looking forward to seeing him again.
2. I look forward to an opportunity to meet with you in person.

Question 7

1. put up with ^{<strong><span>Supporter -Faire avec</span></strong>}p.v.

When you put up with:

something you do not like or are not happy about, you accept it and do not try to change it.

(Supporter- Tolérer- Faire avec****)

Answer 7

• Her neighbors have loud parties every night, but she doesn’t complain. She just puts up with it.
• My husband said, “I’ve put up with your brother long enough!”

^{<strong><u>(</u><span>Supporter- Tolérer- Faire avec</span></strong><u><strong>)</strong></u>}

Question 8

1.screw…out of p.v. [informal]

When you get:

• money
• or something valuable from people in a dishonest way,

you screw them out of it.

Answer 8

• The criminal screwed me out of my life savings.
• Their dishonest son-in-law screwed them out of thousands of dollars.