Three- Part-multi- Word Verbs Flashcards
Fall back on
To rely on as a backup or resort as an alternative when other options are not available or fail
Held off on
To delay or postpone taking action on something
Make up for
To compensate for a deficiency or to take action to balance or offset a previous mistake or shortfall
Catch up on
To do something that you didn’t have time for earlier , often without intending to or realizing it
Caught up in
Becoming involved or engrossed in a situation, often without intending to or realizing it
Face up to
To confront or acknowledge a difficult situation or reality
Come up against
Facing challenges or opposition in a situation
Back out of
To withdraw or cancel one’s commitment or participation in a plan, agreement or event
Live up to
To meet or fulfill the expectations, standards or ideals associated with someone or something
Get out of
To avoid or escape from a situation , obligation or responsibility
Come up with
To produce , create or think of something such as an idea , plan or solution
Look up to
To admire or respect someone intensely, often considering them as a ole model or source of inspiration
Feel up to
To be physically of emotionally prepared or capable of doing something
