Phrasal Verbs Flashcards
What does ‘engage with’ mean?
To become involved, or have contact, with sb or sth.
What does ‘thumb through’ mean?
To turn the pages of a book, magazine, or a document quickly and only read small parts of it.
What does ‘serve up’ mean?
To give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.
What does ‘open up’ mean?
Become more communicative or confiding.
What does ‘come up with’ mean?
To suggest or think of an idea or plan.
What does ‘hanker after’ mean?
To have a strong wish or desire for something, especially if you cannot or should not have it.
What does ‘do out in’ mean?
To decorate something in a certain way.
What does ‘live up to’ mean?
To achieve what is expected, esp. high standards:
We expected a lot of her, and her performance lived up to our expectations.
What does ‘show up’ mean?
To put in an appearance.
What does ‘cut across’ mean?
To go straight from one side of an area to the other instead of going around.
What does ‘cut down to size’ mean?
To show someone they are not as clever or important as they think they are.
What does ‘cut down on’ mean?
To do or use less of something:
cut down on I’m trying to cut down on caffeine.
What does ‘cut in’ mean?
Interrupt sb when he is talking.
What does ‘cut off’ mean?
To remove a part of something to make it smaller or shorter, using a sharp tool such as a knife.
What does ‘cut out’ mean?
To remove something or form a shape by cutting, usually from paper or cloth.
