Phrasal Verbs
Everyone was shocked when they found out Jamie ... (to not be caught or punished when you have done something wrong) lying! The teacher just shrugged and told him to be honest from now on.
got away with
You can’t move the furniture ... (without help from anyone). It’s too heavy.
by yourself
My mum called me five times already. I’m away on holiday and I know she cares ... me, but I wish she would stop calling me so often.
about
Charlie was ... (to be very happy about something) about his trip to Colorado.
over the moon
I’m going to stay home today. I think I’m ... (to get an illness) a flu.
coming down with
The children were ... (crying) at the end of the sad film.
in tears
Thanks for the advice. I knew I could rely ...you.
on
Seeing their exploits, we are also forced to consider whether we have the guts to take on the world as they do. Definitely... (something that makes you think carefully).
food for thought
My parents ... (to advise someone not to do something because it may have dangerous or unpleasant results) going into acting, but I ignored their advice and I don’t regret it now.
warned me against
She’s a great manager. She’s always ... (having the ability to make someone do what you want and make something happen in the way you want) whatever the problem.
in control
Students complained ... the headteacher about all the noise the school renovation brings.
to
When he was just fourteen people saw him as an ... (likely to become successful or popular) actor. They were right, he got his Oscar yesterday.
up-and-coming
One company ... (to think of an idea, answer, etc.) an idea to print short stories on paper, like a receipt you’d get in a shop.
came up with
You can’t use the toilets because they’re ... (They’re not working)
out of order
My teacher congratulated me ... winning the school contest. She offered to help me in preparing for the national one.
on
We decided to have a barbecue on the beach ...(to start to feel as happy, excited, etc. as the people around you).
to get into the spirit of things
I still haven’t ... (to do something that you have been intending to do for some time) buying some new trainers. I’ve just had no time.
got round to
I’ll arrive home ... (you do it early enough to be ready for a particular time or event)for dinner.
in good time
Many students are benefiting ... the new gym facilities.
from
We were all ... (to feel very surprised, especially about something we like or admire) by the incredible scenery.
blown away