Phrasal verbs with UP
start the day
get up
to add words to the bottom of a film to explain what is being said =
to subtitle
What does it mean to grin from ear to ear?
to wear a big smile
Explain the expression "the law of the jungle"
If you refer to the law of the jungle, you are referring to a situation in which there are no laws or rules to govern the way that people behave and people use force to get what they want.
What does it mean to be lost for words?
not know what to say
list the main points
artificial images that appear real but are created by artists and technical experts =
special effects
What does it mean to be wet behind the ears?
a. to be young
b. to be naïve and inexperienced
c. to be ignored by your audience
b. to be naïve and inexperienced
Complete the sentence: When the police refused to help, he decided to ......................................... and to track down and punish the people who had attacked his daughter.
take the law into his own hands
When you know the lines of a speech by heart, you are ..................................
word perfect
destroy something with an explosion
blow up
the story of a film =
a plot
Which expression means to listen?
a. to be your ear
b. to be the ears
c. to be all ears
c. to be all ears
What does it mean to be above the law?
If you accuse someone of thinking they are above the law, you criticize them for thinking that they are so clever or important that they do not need to obey the law.
When you understand what is implied but not necessarily said, you ......................................
read between the lines
approach someone
come up
the music written for a film =
a score
Which expression means to act without a definite plan?
a. to play it by ear
b. to go by ear
c. to get by ear
a. to play it by ear
What does it mean to lay down the law?
to forcefully make known what you think should happen (to speak in an authoritative manner)
What does it mean "take it as read"?
regard something as being known
improve your knowledge and skill
brush up
a small but noticeable part in a film performed by a famous actor =
a cameo role
What does it mean to be out on one's ear?
a. to be thrown out or dismissed at short notice
b. to be very surprised and shocked
c. to be deaf
a. to be thrown out or dismissed at short notice
How do we say when someone behaves in a way that is independent and does not follow the usual rules for a situation:
to be a law unto yourself
Complete the following sentence: I'm extremely angry with you and I'm not going to .................................. I thought your behaviour was absolutely disgraceful.
mince words (= to speak freely or directly)