Phrasal verbs advanced

Question 1

to write off

Answer 1

To disregard or dismiss as unimportant.

Example: “Despite his valuable contributions, his colleagues often write off his ideas.”

Question 2

to read off

Answer 2

To recite or verbally report information that is written or displayed.

Example: “The teacher asked the students to read off the answers to the quiz questions.”

Question 3

list out

Answer 3

To write down or enumerate items in a list, often in a systematic or organized manner.

Example: “Before starting the project, the team leader asked everyone to list out their tasks for the week.”

Question 4

write down

Answer 4

To record or document information by writing it on paper or in a document.

Example: “During the meeting, it’s important to write down any important points or decisions.”

Question 5

fall out

Answer 5

1. To have a disagreement that leads to the end of a friendship.

Example: “They used to be best friends, but they fell out over a misunderstanding.”
2. To happen or occur unexpectedly or by chance.

*Example: “The keys must have fallen out of my pocket while I was walking.”
3. To become detached from its place.

Example: “One of the tiles in the roof fell out during the storm.”

Question 6

fall off

Answer 6

To detach or drop from a surface or object.

“The old paint started to fall off the walls of the house.”

Question 7

to make off

Answer 7

To leave hurriedly or quickly, especially in order to escape or avoid something.

Example: “The thief made off with the valuable painting before anyone noticed.”

Question 7

to put off

Answer 7

To postpone or delay something to a later time or date.

Example: “I keep putting off cleaning my room until it’s a total mess.”

Question 8

be off

Answer 8

Meaning: To leave or depart, especially suddenly.
Example: “I need to be off now. I have a meeting in an hour.”

Question 9

have on

Answer 9

Meaning: To wear or have something on one’s body.
Example: “She had on a beautiful dress for the party.”

Question 10

do away with

Answer 10

Meaning: To eliminate or get rid of something.
Example: “They decided to do away with the old policy and implement a new one.”

Question 11

to make up

Answer 11

Meaning: To reconcile or forgive after an argument.
Example: “They made up after their disagreement.”

Question 12

take up

Answer 12

Meaning: To start or begin a new activity or hobby.
Example: “She decided to take up painting in her free time.”

Question 13

take down

Answer 13

To write down or note something, typically for future reference.

Example: “During the lecture, be sure to take down important points.”
To defeat or overcome someone or something.

Example: “The champion boxer was finally taken down by a newcomer.”

Question 14

blow off

Answer 14

1. To fail to attend or keep an appointment with someone, typically without providing an explanation.

Example: “He blew off our meeting last week without even calling to cancel.”

Question 15

blow out

Answer 15

1. To extinguish or put out a flame or fire.

Example: “He blew out the candles on his birthday cake.”
2. To burst or rupture suddenly, often due to pressure or force.

Example: “The tire blew out while driving on the highway.”

Question 16

to take off

Answer 16

1. To remove clothing or accessories from one’s body.

Example: “It’s too hot in here. I need to take off my sweater.”
2. To depart or leave, especially by aircraft.

Example: “The plane will take off in ten minutes.”
3. To become successful or popular suddenly.

Example: “Her career really started to take off after her viral video.”

Question 17

cancel off

Answer 17

To cancel or abandon a planned event, activity, or arrangement.

Example: “Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor concert.”

Question 18

to cancel out

Answer 18

To neutralize or negate the effect or influence of something.

Example: “The positive and negative factors cancel each other out, resulting in no overall change.”

Question 19

to line up

Answer 19

1. To arrange or organize people or things into a straight or orderly line.

Example: “The teacher asked the students to line up before entering the classroom.”
2. To schedule or arrange events or activities in a sequence.

Example: “The event planner lined up a series of performances for the evening.”

Question 20

line off

Answer 20

To form or create a line or queue, typically for orderly organization or waiting.

Example: “The students lined off outside the school before the bell rang.”

Question 21

back up

Answer 21

1. To make a copy of data or files for storage or security purposes.

Example: “Don’t forget to back up your important documents regularly.”
2. To support or reinforce someone or something.

Example: “I’ll back you up during the meeting if you need support.”

Question 22

go over

Answer 22

1. To review, examine, or discuss something in detail.

Example: “Let’s go over the presentation one more time before the meeting.”
2. To pass or move across or through something.

Example: “The car went over the bridge to reach the other side of the river.”

Question 23

set up

Answer 23

1. To arrange or organize something, often for a specific purpose.

Example: “We need to set up the equipment before the event starts.”
2. To establish or create something, such as a business or system.

Example: “They set up a new company together last year.”

Question 24

call time on something/someone

Answer 24

To put an end or stop to something, especially when it has been going on for too long. Example: "After years of disagreement, they decided to call time on their relationship."

Question 25

cut my teeth

Answer 25

To gain experience or expertise in a new activity or field. Example: "I cut my teeth working as an apprentice in my father's company."

Question 26

to brush against something

Answer 26

To touch something lightly or graze against it with a gentle movement. Example: "As I walked past the table, my sleeve brushed against the vase, causing it to wobble."

Question 27

to step away from

Answer 27

To move back or distance oneself from something or someone, often to avoid conflict or danger. Example: "The police instructed the suspect to step away from the weapon."

Question 28

to be just about

Answer 28

To be nearly or almost at a particular state or condition. Example: "I'm just about finished with my work for the day."

Question 29

to send off

Answer 29

1. To dispatch or mail something to a recipient. Example: "I need to send off this package before the post office closes." 2. To bid farewell to someone departing on a journey. Example: "We gathered at the airport to send off our friend who was moving abroad." 3. To eject or dismiss someone forcibly. Example: "The referee decided to send off the player for a dangerous tackle."

Question 30

would someone happen to

Answer 30

Used to politely inquire whether someone knows or has information about something. Example: "Would you happen to have a pen I could borrow?"

Question 31

how something comes to be

Answer 31

Refers to the process or series of events that lead to the existence or creation of something. Example: "Understanding how galaxies come to be is a complex topic in astrophysics."

Question 32

to fight back

Answer 32

To resist or defend oneself against an attack or adversity. Example: "Despite facing numerous challenges, she fought back and eventually achieved success."

Question 33

to offset

Answer 33

To counterbalance or compensate for something, typically by providing an equivalent or opposite effect. Example: "Increased productivity helped to offset the rising costs of materials."

Question 34

to talk through

Answer 34

1. discuss something thoroughly. "he needed to spend time talking through his feelings"

Question 35

to plunge off

Answer 35

To fall or drop suddenly and uncontrollably from a height or into a deep place. Example: "The car accidentally plunged off the cliff, resulting in a tragic accident."

Question 36

to hold something against someone/something

Answer 36

to consider something as a reason to have a bad opinion about someone or something: He made a mistake, but I don't hold it against him – we all make mistakes.

Question 37

to be in two minds

Answer 37

be unable to decide between alternatives. "I'm in two minds whether to go back"

Question 38

to gallop off

Answer 38

To depart or leave hastily or quickly, often while riding a horse at a gallop. Example: "As soon as they received the news, they galloped off to help."

Question 39

to prop someone up

Answer 39

to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone) His faith propped him up in times of crisis.

Question 40

to slag off

Answer 40

INFORMAL*BRITISH criticize someone in an abusive and insulting manner. "she was always slagging him off"

Question 41

cut someone or something short

Answer 41

interrupt someone or something; bring an abrupt or premature end to something said or done. "Peter cut him short rudely"

Question 42

to slide off

Answer 42

To leave a place, a meeting, etc., without being noticed; to slip away, slip off. I'm going to try to slide off from work early, if I can

Question 43

to make another go it

Answer 43

To attempt something again or to give it another try, especially after a previous attempt was unsuccessful. Example: "Despite failing the first time, she decided to make another go of it and try again."

Question 44

to branch off

Answer 44

1. To diverge or separate from a main route or path, forming a new branch or direction. Example: "The hiking trail branches off into smaller paths leading to different parts of the forest." 2. To depart from a main topic or subject to explore a related but distinct idea or issue. Example: "During the discussion, we briefly branched off into a debate about environmental sustainability."

Question 45

have it your way

Answer 45

An expression used to yield to someone else's preference or decision, allowing them to do things as they wish. Example: "Fine, have it your way. We'll go to the movies instead of the park."

Question 46

Have (got) (something) down to a science

Answer 46

To have mastered or perfected a particular skill, task, or process to the point of great efficiency or expertise. Example: "After years of practice, he has got making pizza down to a science."

Question 47

to spar

Answer 47

1. To engage in a practice fight or boxing match for training or sport. Example: "Boxers often spar with partners to improve their skills and techniques." 2. To engage in a verbal or intellectual exchange, often in a playful or competitive manner. Example: "During the debate, the candidates sparred over various policy issues."

Question 48

to husk

Answer 48

To remove the outer covering or husk from a fruit, vegetable, or seed. Example: "She spent the afternoon husking corn for dinner."

Question 49

pick your feet up

Question 50

pick up the pace

Question 51

to turn in

Question 52

to tie someone over

Question 53

It’s not all it’s cracked up to be

Question 54

mull over

Question 55

pore over

Question 56

look over

Question 57

swing by

Question 58

swing open

Question 59

swing at

Question 60

to get hitched

Question 61

munch on

Answer 61

Meaning: To eat something steadily, often in small bites. Example: "She munched on an apple while reading her book."

Question 62

munch through

Answer 62

Meaning: To eat a large amount of something or to finish eating something substantial. Example: "He munched through the entire bag of chips in no time."

Question 63

crust over

Answer 63

To form a hard outer layer or crust on the surface of something, often as a result of drying or hardening. Example: "The mud puddle began to crust over in the sun."

Question 64

come to be

Answer 64

To develop into a particular state or condition; to begin to exist or happen. Example: "How did this tradition come to be?"

Question 65

screw over

Question 66

leave off