Phrasal Verbs- Unit 1

Question 1

Break down (phv)

Answer 1

to stop working / stop being successful / to fail bc of problems or disagreements/ To lose or cause (someone) to lose strength or the ability to resist or fight. / to separate in smaller units

Question 2

Call for sth

Answer 2

to suggest strongly that something should happen or is necessary

Question 3

Catch on

Answer 3

to become fashionable or popular

Question 4

Catch up (with sb)

Answer 4

to reach the same quality or standard as someone or something else?

Question 5

Clutch up

Answer 5

to perform effectively or successfully under pressure, especially in a critical or crucial situation.

Question 6

Die off

Answer 6

If a group of plants, animals, or people dies off, all of that group dies over some time.

Question 7

Distill sth from/into

Answer 7

to extract the essential or most important elements from something, or to condense information or ideas into a more concentrated or refined form

Question 8

Die out

Answer 8

to stop existing

Question 9

Fall back on sb/sth

Answer 9

to resort to or rely on someone or something for help, support, or assistance, especially when faced with difficulties or when other options are unavailable or insufficient.

Question 10

Free up sth

Answer 10

to make something available to be used

Question 11

Frown on/upon sb/sth

Answer 11

to disapprove of someone or something, often with a facial expression indicating displeasure or disapproval.

Question 12

Gloss over sth

Answer 12

to treat or describe something, usually a problem or an issue, in a superficial or overly positive manner, often by ignoring or downplaying its significance or seriousness. It can also mean to provide a simplified or deceptive explanation that conceals the true nature of something.

Question 13

Grow into

Answer 13

to develop gradually or mature over time until one fits or fulfills a particular role, position, or characteristic

Question 14

Grow out of

Answer 14

to develop from something

Question 15

Grow up

Answer 15

crecer

Question 16

Harp on sth

Answer 16

“to talk about (a subject) constantly or repeatedly in an annoying way; to repeat sth in a way that annoys

Question 17

Leave out

Answer 17

to omit or exclude someone or something from a group, list, activity, or consideration. It implies not including someone or something that might be expected to be included.

Question 18

Morph sth/sb into sth/sn

Answer 18

to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another

Question 19

Move on

Answer 19

To progress or proceed from one situation, stage, or topic to another / To emotionally or mentally progress beyond a difficult or challenging situation / To urge someone to forget about something and continue with their life

Question 20

Peter out

Answer 20

(informal) to become gradually smaller, weaker or less before stopping; to gradually stop or disappear

Question 21

Point out

Answer 21

to direct attention toward something

Question 22

Prop sth up

Answer 22

to support or sustain something, often temporarily or as a makeshift solution, in order to prevent it from collapsing, failing, or becoming ineffective.

Question 23

Savour of sth

Answer 23

suggests that something has the taste, smell, or quality reminiscent of or suggestive of a particular thing, usually something negative or undesirable

Question 24

Shrug sth off

Answer 24

to dismiss or disregard something casually, esp sth perceived as unimportant, trivial, or not worthy of concern.
To shake off or minimize the effects of sth negative (criticism, obstacles, or difficulties) without letting it affect one’s mood or behavior.

Question 25

Slow down

Answer 25

to decrease in speed or pace, either physically or metaphorically.

Question 26

Snack on sth

Answer 26

PICOTEO

Question 27

Soak sth up

Answer 27

To absorb knowledge or information / enjoy or appreciate sth fully

Question 28

Sound off

Answer 28

express one’s opinions in a loud or forceful manner

Question 29

Stand out

Answer 29

to be very noticeable

Question 30

Stave sth off

Answer 30

avert or delay something bad or dangerous/ stave something off. (staved, staved) ​to prevent something bad from affecting you for some time

Question 31

Stick around

Answer 31

to remain in a place or near a place

Question 32

Take up

Answer 32

to begin to do something

Question 33

Tinged with

Answer 33

to have a slight amount or trace of a particular quality or characteristic, often implying a subtle influence or coloration. It suggests that the predominant quality is subtly affected or colored by another.

Question 34

Turn on/off

Answer 34

to activate (or deactivate) the operation of a device or equipment/ Figuratively, it can mean to cause someone to become interested, excited, or stimulated by something (and the opposite with turn off hahaha)

Question 35

Turn out

Answer 35

to be discovered to be; to prove to be

Question 36

Warm up to sth

Answer 36

to gradually become more receptive, friendly, or enthusiastic about something that one initially had reservations or doubts about

Question 37

Wrapped up in sb/sth

Answer 37

to be deeply engrossed, involved, or preoccupied with someone or something to the extent that it occupies much of one’s attention, thoughts, or emotions.

Question 38

Write down

Answer 38

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