Phrasal Verbs D Flashcards
Handle, take care of (problem, situation).
DEAL WITH
“The manager is good at dealing with difficult customers.”
Dress; decorate.
DECK OUT (IN/WITH)
“The women were deck out in beautiful dresses.”
“The exhibition hall was decked out in the colours of Europe.”
Start to do something.
DIG INTO
“It was time to dig into the work that had accumulated on her desk.”
Discover or reveal information.
DIG UP
“Some newspapers often try to dig up scandalous information.”
Distribute or give away a lot.
DISH OUT
“He spent the day dishing out invitation to tourists.”
Decide to do without something.
DISPENSE WITH
“They’ve dispensed with the paper version so you’ll have to download the document.”
Clean or redecorate.
DO OVER
“My parents will need to do over their living room soon. The paintwork needs refreshing.”
Fasten (clothes).
DO UP
“Good boy Charlie! You know how to do up your coat now.”
Manage without.
DO WITHOUT
“The shop are closed so I’m afraid we’ll have to do without sugar.”
Last longer than expected.
DRAG ON
“We expected a short speech but it dragged on and on.”
Become less and less close.
DRIFT APART
“We were childhood friends but we drifted apart over the years.”
Insinuate; be trying to say.
DRIVE AT
“I’m not sure I understand. What exactly are you driving at?”
Pay a brief visit, usually on the way somewhere.
DROP BY/IN
“She promised to drop by one day for a cup of coffee.”
“He sometimes drops in to see his parents on his way home from work.”
Deliver something or someone.
DROP OFF
“I’ll drop you off at the bus stop if you like. I’m going that way.”
Fall asleep.
DROP OFF
“Grandma often drops off in front of the TV.”
