Phrasal Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
To be taken aback
A
To be surprised
2
Q
Look over
A
To examine
3
Q
Hold up
A
To rob using a gun
4
Q
Give off
A
Emit pollution or bad smell
5
Q
Run down
A
Very tired, needing a break
6
Q
Lighten up
A
Go easy, don’t take it to seriously
7
Q
Play it down
A
to minimize or downplay the significance or importance of something, often to make it seem less serious or significant than it might actually be.
8
Q
Butt in
A
Interrupt someone
9
Q
Scarf down
A
Eat something quickly
