Phrasal Verbs Flashcards

1
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accept responsibility for a task or project, often in addition to one’s usual duties.

A

take (something) on

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accept responsibility for a task or project, often in addition to one’s usual duties.

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take (something) on

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3
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think of or create an idea, solution, or plan.

A

come up with something

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4
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contribute something to achieve a goal

A

put something in

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5
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start working very hard, especially after a period of not doing much

A

knuckle down

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6
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make progress and move past others, or complete your tasks earlier than expected

A

get ahead

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7
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investigate, or get information before you take action

A

look into (something)

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8
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speak to someone again later to give them a reply after you’ve looked into something

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get back to (someone)

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9
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To be too complex or confusing for someone tounderstand.

A

go over one’s head

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10
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To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.

A

to sneak up on sth./sb.
sneak (irr.) snuck - snuck

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To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.

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to sneak up on sth./sb.
sneak (irr.) snuck - snuck

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