Phrasal Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
Thumb through
A
Turn the pages of a book to know what’s in it
2
Q
Hand down
A
Give or leave the possession or knowledge to someone younger
3
Q
Head off
A
Prevent problems or disasters by taking pre-emptive action
4
Q
Back up
A
Support someone by agreeing them
5
Q
Back down
A
Changing opinion due to pressure from others
6
Q
Eye up
A
Look at someone/something interestingly
7
Q
Palm off
A
Dismiss someone’s questions with non-comittal or untrue answers
8
Q
Face up
A
Admit something unpleasant/painful to urself
9
Q
Muscle in on
A
Get involved in something when it’s not your business
10
Q
Knuckle down
A
Start working hard
11
Q
Hit on
A
Discover something by chance, Suddenly have an idea
12
Q
Walk out on
A
Leave someone
13
Q
Fall out
A
Argue or lose relationship with someone
14
Q
Call off
A
Cancel an event
15
Q
Stick up for
A
Stay with someone and support them
