Phrasal Verbs - Put

Question 1

Put across

Answer 1

Express in an understandable way

“I tried very hard to PUT my ideas ACROSS, but they wouldn’t listen to me”

Question 2

Put on

Answer 2

Gain weight

“I must’ve PUT ON over ten pounds since I moved to Japan”

Question 3

Put off

Answer 3

Postpone

“I’m sorry, but we’ll have to PUT OFF our meeting until I come back from Japan”

Question 4

Put out

Answer 4

Extinguish (a fire, light)

“Safety first, guys. Always remember to PUT OUT the fire before raising camp”

Question 5

Put up with

Answer 5

Tolerate, accept

“I’ve decided I will no longer PUT UP WITH my sister’s pranks while I’m studying”