Phrasal Verbs Flashcards

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1
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draw a line through
Please ________ your old address and write your new one.

A

cross out

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The facts in the case just don’t ______

To make sense, seem reasonable

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add up

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We need to ________ unexpected charges along the way.

To take into consideration

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allow for

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When he saw the bear, he ________ in fright.

To move backwards, in fear or dislike

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back(ed) away

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I ________ Adam at the bank. He says “hello”.

To meet by chance or unexpectedly

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bump(ed) into

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The game was ________ because of bad weather.

To cancel

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call(ed) off

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The soldiers ________ walking in order to get to their post before dark.

To continue

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carry-(ied) on

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Donna ________ of the hotel this morning.

To pay one’s bill and leave (a hotel)

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check(ed) out

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I don’t know if this price is correct. I’ll ____ it ____ online.

To investigate

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check out

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When the police started asking questions, the suspect ____ ___

To refuse to speak

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clam-(med) up

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I was cleaning up and _____ some old photos of you.

To find by chance

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come across

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The politician ________ as a complete fool during the TV interview.

To appear, seem, make an impression

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come across

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To rely or depend on (for help)

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count on (sb to do smth)

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13
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Has the owner of the winning lotto ticket _______ ______?

To present oneself

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come forward

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I’ve decided to _____ ____ __ the amount of sweets I eat.

To reduce in number or size

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cut down on

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