Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs Flashcards
Complete the sentence with the missing particle.
I got a loan from the bank to redecorate my house. It’s going to take me six months to pay it ____ .
off
pay off: finsh paying for something
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Mr Franklin’s going to retire, so his daughter will take ____ the family business.
over
take over: to get control of or responsibilty for something
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When I was younger, my mum stayed at home, so we lived ____ my dad’s salary.
off
live off: depend financially on
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My husband’s taking me ____ to dinner tonight. It’s our first wedding anniversary!
out
take sb out: to go somewhere with someone and pay for them
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Your room’s a mess! You’re not going out until you’ve put all your things ____ .
away
put sth away: to put something in the place you usually keep it
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I hope we get our tests ____ today. I want to know how I did.
back
get sth back: to be given something again that you had before
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My husband took our toaster ____ to try to fix it, but now he can’t put it back
together!
apart
take sth apart: to separate something into different parts
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I’m going to the cinema, but I’ll be ____ in time for dinner.
back
be back: return to a place
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Let’s look ____ this shop. I need a present for my mum. It’s her birthday soon!
round
look round: to go to a place and look at the things in it
*we can also use ‘look around’
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If you don’t switch the sound off on your phone, I’ll take it ____ .
away
take sth away: remove something, especially without permission
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I really like this skirt, but I think I need to try it ____ .
on
try sth on: put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you
*or to see if you like it
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Everyone says I take ____ my dad because we both love sport.
after
take after sb: be similar to an older member of your family
*be similar in appearance or personality
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Bill Gates and his wife are very rich, but they give ____ a lot of their money.
away
give sth away: to give something as a present
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Shall we have a look at what films are ____ at the cinema this week?
on
be on: happening or being broadcast at a place
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Someone knocked on our door last night, but then ran ____ .
away
run away: to run out of sight
