Phrasal Verbs In Use - Intermediate Flashcards
Have sb on
to persuade someone that something is true when it is not, usually as a joke
Look ok
watch without getting involved
Outset
the start or beginning of something.
“the project was flawed from the outset”
Throwaway
denoting or relating to products that are intended to be discarded after being used once or a few times.
“a throwaway camera”
Drive at
to attempt or intend to convey; allude to; suggest:
What are you driving at?
Let up
(of something undesirable) become less intense.
“the rain’s letting up—it’ll be clear soon”
Cream smth off
take the best of (a group of people or things), especially in a way that is considered unfair.
“the schools cream off some of the more able pupils”
Come round
recover consciousness. “A nurse was with me when I came round after the operation”
Come out
disappear or become less strong (of dirt or colour on clothing). “let your shirt soak overnight and the stain will probably come out”
Play up
fail to function properly.
“his phone line was constantly playing up”;
informal
(of a child) misbehave.
“I hadn’t had much sleep – the kids had been playing up” (fare i capricci)
