Phrasal Verbs 1

Question 1

To use something to conceal something else.

Answer 1

to cover up

Question 2

to point a weapon at so

Answer 2

to aim at

Question 3

ask so to go with you to a restaurant

Answer 3

to ask out

Question 4

withdraw your position in an argument

Answer 4

to back down

Question 5

support someone or something

Answer 5

to back up

Question 6

tabasser/passer à tabac

Answer 6

to beat up

Question 7

make changes or an improvement

Answer 7

to beef up

Question 8

use your teeth to bite a piece

Answer 8

to bite off

Question 9

To feel overwhelmed, amazed, shocked or emotional by what you’ve seen or heard.

Answer 9

to blow away

Question 10

To extinguish or make a flame stop burning.

Answer 10

to blow out

Question 11

To shoot or explode something.

Answer 11

to blow off

Question 12

To have determined or analyzed the solution or reason for something.

Answer 12

to boil down to

Question 13

When someone loses self-control and is emotionally and/or mentally agitated.

Answer 13

to break down

Question 14

When you simplify a complicated idea, thought, process, situation, etc.

Answer 14

to break down

Question 15

When a negotiation or an agreement/arrangement is not completed due to lack of cooperation.

Answer 15

to break down

Question 16

To enter a place illegally and with the use of force.

Answer 16

to break in

Question 17

To end relations or contact with people.

Answer 17

to break off

Question 18

When a part of something becomes weak over time and detaches naturally.

Answer 18

to break off

Question 19

To escape from a place, situation or way of life.

Answer 19

to break out

Question 20

When a disease, war, or fight starts.

Answer 20

to break out

Question 21

To make a way through a barrier or a surface.

Answer 21

to break through

Question 22

To stop or end a romantic relationship with another person.

Answer 22

to break up

Question 23

To bring someone or something from one place or area to another.

Answer 23

to bring over

Question 24

To introduce or mention a particular topic in a conversation.

Answer 24

to bring up

Question 25

To raise a child.

Answer 25

to bring up

Question 26

To remove something(dust particle, insect, etc) with your hand.

Answer 26

to brush off

Question 27

o practice and review your knowledge or a skill that you haven’t used in a while.

Answer 27

to brush up on sth

Question 28

To add a fixture or component to a certain area or place through construction.

Answer 28

to build into

Question 29

When you meet people by accident or unexpectedly.

Answer 29

to bump into

Question 30

When someone uses fire to destroy a structure.

Answer 30

to burn down

Question 31

When you are tired or lose the energy/drive to do something.

Answer 31

to burn out

Question 32

When a candle stops burning because there is nothing left to burn.

Answer 32

to burn out

Question 33

To suddenly do or say something.

Answer 33

to burst out

Question 34

To interrupt a conversation or activity.

Answer 34

to butt in

Question 35

To cancel an event that has been previously planned.

Answer 35

to call off

Question 36

To be chosen to take part in a military mission.

Answer 36

to call up

Question 37

To do something out of the ordinary due to strong emotions.

Answer 37

to carry away

Question 38

To continue doing something or to continue on in life despite an obstacle.

Answer 38

to carry on

Question 39

To do a task.

Answer 39

to carry out

Question 40

To become popular.

Answer 40

to catch on

Question 41

To move faster to reach someone or something that is ahead of you.

Answer 41

to catch up with

Question 42

To refrain from doing something because of fear.

Answer 42

to chicken out

Question 43

To cut something into pieces with a knife.

Answer 43

to chop up

Question 44

To clean or clear the inside of something thoroughly.

Answer 44

to clean out

Question 45

To remove things completely from an area or place.

Answer 45

to clear out

Question 46

To do something to solve a problem or a misunderstanding.

Answer 46

to clear up

Question 47

When something in a drain or valve prevents the flow of water or other liquids

Answer 47

to clog up

Question 48

When the activities or services of a business permanently end.

Answer 48

to close down

Question 49

To block an entrance or pathway.

Answer 49

to close off

Question 50

The way other people perceive you.

Answer 50

to come across

Question 51

To find or see someone or something by chance.

Answer 51

to come across

Question 52

When a situation is reduced to certain outcome.

Answer 52

to come down to

Question 53

When you think of a solution, idea, plan, or excuse.

Answer 53

to come up with

Question 54

To make information known or available to the public.

Answer 54

to come out

Question 55

To become calm again. To become less hot.

Answer 55

to cool off

Question 56

To rely on someone for support when you need it most.

Answer 56

to count ont

Question 57

To take more action than usual against wrongdoing.

Answer 57

to crack down on

Question 58

To remove or delete someone or something from a list.

Answer 58

to cross off

Question 59

When you spend less money on something. When you consume less food (liquid or solid).

Answer 59

to cut back

Question 60

To do less of something or to use something in smaller amounts.

Answer 60

to cut down

Question 61

To completely remove or separate a part of something by cutting it with something sharp like a knife or a pair of scissors, etc. When someone’s connection over the phone is accidentally disconnected.

Answer 61

to cut off

Question 62

When you do everything you must do to solve a problem or complete.

Answer 62

to deal with

Question 63

To do something again in order to improve or correct mistakes.

Answer 63

to do over

Question 64

To manage well without something or someone.

Answer 64

to do without

Question 65

To go to sleep unintentionally.

Answer 65

to doze off

Question 66

To wear formal clothes, or a costume for a special occasion.

Answer 66

to dress up

Question 67

To visit someone unexpectedly or without making arrangements first.

Answer 67

to drop in

Question 68

To quit a school program or training course.

Answer 68

to drop out

Question 69

To dry something or a surface quickly.

Answer 69

to dry off

Question 70

To have lack of money or resources.

Answer 70

to dry out

Question 71

When the supply or amount of something is completely gone.

Answer 71

to dry up

Question 72

When someone consumes all their food. To use large amounts of time, money, space, etc.

Answer 72

to eat up

Question 73

To remove everyone or everything from a space.

Answer 73

to empty out

Question 74

When an agreement, plan or system fails. When something breaks all at once or piece by piece.

Answer 74

to fall apart

Question 75

To make less progress or to not do something on time. To move slower than others.

Answer 75

to fall behind

Question 76

When someone is deceived. When you have an intense attraction to something or someone.

Answer 76

to fall for

Question 77

If things do not go as planned, or if a plan, deal or agreement fails.

Answer 77

to fall through

Question 78

When you have/don’t have the energy and confidence to do something.

Answer 78

to feel up to

Question 79

When you defend yourself/resist an attack, or make an effort against an opponent in a competition.

Answer 79

to fight back

Question 80

Understand something or try to solve a problem

Answer 80

to figure out

Question 81

To fill something completely.

Answer 81

to fill up

Question 82

To become aware of something or someone.

Answer 82

to find out

Question 83

To find out more about something, or take further action in regards to it.

Answer 83

to follow up

Question 84

To waste time doing unimportant or silly things. To do something that could lead to an unpleasant or dangerous situation.

Answer 84

to fool around

Question 85

When someone becomes irrationally upset or angry, sometimes to the point of confusion.

Answer 85

to freak out

Question 86

To have good interactions with others.

Answer 86

to get along

Question 87

To do something that needed to get done at an earlier time.

Answer 87

to get around to

Question 88

To escape from something.

Answer 88

to get away

Question 89

To survive or function with just enough of something.

Answer 89

to get by

Question 90

To finish something that needs to get done.

Answer 90

to get over with

Question 91

To stop feeling bad or stop thinking about something.

Answer 91

to get over sth

Question 92

To receive a benefit and/or satisfaction from doing something.

Answer 92

to get out

Question 93

When you have a good relationship with someone.

Answer 93

to get on

Question 94

When a message, meaning, or idea is understood or accepted. When a law is passed.

Answer 94

to get through

Question 95

To give something for free or without expecting anything in return. To accidentally reveal a secret.

Answer 95

to give away

Question 96

To surrender to something.

Answer 96

to give in

Question 97

To stop doing something without completing it.

Answer 97

to give up

Question 98

To take the necessary steps to get something done.

Answer 98

to go about

Question 99

When you do your best to get something no matter how difficult it is. When law enforcers try to catch someone who has committed a crime.

Answer 99

to go after

Question 100

To proceed to do something that you were hesitant about.

Answer 100

to go ahead