Phrasal verbs Flashcards
The amount of money in her baki account is building up nicely
incrising
I’m glad we´ve cleared up this misunderstanding once and for all
Completing or finishing
I suggest you read on to the end of the contract.
continuing or progressing
Let’s turn on the radio and listen to the News
connecting
Twenty athletes set off on their 100 km charity run
Moving away
To save money, turn off any unnecessary lights
ending or disconnecting
Talks between management and unions have broken down completely
failing
The Government has scaled down financial aid to the disaster area
reducing
It took a while for the good news to sink in, then everyone smiled
If an unpleasant or surprising fact or idea sinks in, you gradually start to believe it, understand it, or realize the effect it will have on you:
Even if you’re not a club member, you’re welcome to join in the activities
participating
Sheila calls Australia every day; she must be running . . . a huge phone bill.
up
incrising
Selling my bike should bring………… some cash, but less than I need.
in
Gasoline prices have really shot …. since oil exports were reduced.
up
to grow in size, or increase in number or level, very quickly:
We couldn’t pay the bill so they shut …. our electricity
off
We’d better drink…. because the bar is closing
up
to finish your drink completely
The grocery store on the corner will have to close ….. unless sales improve
down
We need to cut ….. our spending on luxuries if we want to go on vacation
down
Come on! We need to get …. with the game.
on
My parents used …. every last penny of their savings on repairs to their house
up
to finish a supply of something:
Don’t use up all the milk - we need some for breakfast.
The earth’s resources are being used up at an alarming rate.
An angry farmer told the boys on his land to clear …, and not to come back
OFF
used to tell someone to go away in a rude way:
“Clear off or I’ll call the police!”
The moment he put … the lights, everyone sang “Happy Birthday”
on
