phrasal verbs 02.03 Flashcards

1
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The snow meant that the village was ……………… for over a month.

A

cut off

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2
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When we move, don’t forget to tell them to …………… the water and electricity ……… .

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cut off

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I was talking to Gordon on the phone when we were suddenly ……………… .

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cut off

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4
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It suddenly ……………… me that Sharon loved Oscar and that was why she was behaving so strangely.

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dawned on

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5
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My job mostly involves ……………… complaints from members of the public.

A

dealing with

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6
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The actor waited for the laughter to ……………… before continuing.

A

die down

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I think they should ……………… double yellow lines and just let peolpe park where they want to.

A

do away with

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You should have your house ……………… before you sell it.

A

done up

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9
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If there’s one thing I could never ……………… , it’s my mobile phone.

A

do without

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10
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The architect started to ……………… the plans for the new house.

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draw up

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I used to love ……………… in my mum’s clothes when I was a little girl.

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dressing up

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I hope you don’t mind me ……………… you like this, only I was just passing and I thought we could have a quick cup of coffee.

A

dropping in on

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Let’s get the taxi driver to …………… us ……… outside the supermarket.

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drop off

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After a long day at work, Henry ……………… in front of the TV.

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dropped off

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Dave’s parents were very disappointed when he ……………… university.

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dropped out of

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16
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The shouts from the audience …………… the politician ……… and no one could hear a word he was saying.

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drowned out

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17
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You need to ……………… your responsibilities.

A

face up to

18
Q

Romeo really ……………… Juliet when he first kissed her.

19
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I told Sam that we had the day off school, and he ……………… it !

20
Q

Pamela hasn’t spoken to her father since they ……………… eight years ago.

21
Q

I know I schould go tot he gym today, but I don’t really ……………… it.

A

feel up to

22
Q

Just ……………… this form and then hand it in at reception.

23
Q

I’ve always wanted to ……………… more about the ancient Egyptians.

24
Q

I was ……………… a magazine when, suddenly, I saw a photograph of the man who has stolen the money !

A

flicking through

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This rainy weather really …………… me ……… .
gets down
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I don’t know why, but I don’t really ……………… my girlfriend’s parents.
get along with
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The man pointed at his shoulder, but I couldn’t understand what he was ……………… .
getting at
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The police promised that the thieves would not be allowed to ……………… the robbery.
get away with
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When did you ……………… from Holiday ?
get back
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I don’t make a huge amount of money, but we ……………… .
get by
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I ……………… most of my teachers – except Mr Mills!
get on with
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I’m not sure what time it is, but it must be ……………… midnight.
getting on for
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Jill had lunch and then ……………… revising for the exams.
got on with
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It took Mary a long time to ……………… her illness.
get over
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When do you think you’ll ……………… fixing the bathroom door ?
get round to
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I can’t believe we’ve ……………… ten pints of milk in a week !
got through
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My brother and I used to ……………… lots of things our parents didn’t know about when were young.
get up to
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Did you hear that they’re ……………… free tickets to the concert tonight ?
giving away
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I know you haven’t seen the film yet so I won’t …………… the ending ……… .
give away
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I could’t finish the crossword, so in the end I ……………… and had a look at the answers.
gave in
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The fridge gets hot next to the cooker because the cooker ……………… a lot of heat.
gives off
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I …………… the piano ……… about a year ago and started playing the guitar.
gave up