Phrasal verbs cz2k4 Flashcards

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1
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start a journey

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set out/off

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2
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start doing sth in a drtermined or enthusiastic way

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set to

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3
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start (a business, organisation, etc)

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set ip

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4
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become calm after being upset, etc

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settle down

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5
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stay in one place or get married and live quietly

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settle down

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6
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take sb on a tour of a place

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show (a)round

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7
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try to attract people’s attention and make them admire you (usually used negatively)

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show off

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8
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decrease speed

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slow down

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9
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increase speed

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speed up

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10
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represent

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stand for

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11
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do sb’s job for them while they are not available

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stand in for

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12
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be easy to see because of being different

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stand out

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13
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support in an argument or fight

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stand up for

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14
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surprise (usually in passive voice)

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take aback

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15
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look or behave like an older relative

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take after

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16
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write down what someone says

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take down

17
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trick sb into believing sth that is not true

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take in

18
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become successful or popular very fast

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take off

19
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leave the ground

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take off

20
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remove (a piece of clothing)

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take off