Off
1. This phrasal verb means to make you dislike something or someone.
I walked into the room and it smelled like rotten fruit. I was so ___ __ by the smell.
2. To postpone an event.
I had to ______ __ my trip to Japan for a later date because of COVID.
put off
This phrasal verb means to have a big argument and end the friendship.
I had a ____ ___ with my best friend because she stole my phone.
fall out
falling out
She used to be an amazing singer, but since she hasn’t practiced her singing in a long time. Now, her singing is….
a little bit rusty
Jason has always been rude and mean to me, but it was ______________ when he started insulting my mother.
the last/final straw
the straw that broke the camel's back
1. To depart on a journey.
We will ___ ___ for our road trip to Mexico tomorrow.
2. to light a fuse.
Jake ___ ___ the fire works.
3. To cause something to operate, especially by accident
Jeff accidentally pushed open the emergency door, which ___ ___ the alarm.
set off
This phrasal verb means to discover some new piece of information.
Yesterday, I ____ ___ that the American/Canadian border will be closed until August 21.
find out
1. This phrasal verb means to learn something by experience casually
I ____ ___ on the fact that he didn't like working there because he was always complaining about something.
2. To take something into your hand
I _____ __ my bag off the floor.
3. To get someone from somewhere.
Mom, can you ___ me ___ from school?
pick up
Another word for goal.
The ___ of this research is to find alternatives to policing.
aim.
Stop _________ and decide! You have to pick whose side you're on!
sitting on the fence
This phrasal verb means to rise quickly in popularity, somewhat like an airplane.
The airplane ____ ___ at 5am.
The sale of a product can really ____ ___ after a celebrity is seen wearing or using it.
take off
This phrasal verb means find a solution or to organise something.
I have to ___ ___ all my documents so I can apply for a visa.
sort out
This phrasal verb means to arrive or appear unexpectedly.
She just ___ ___ to my work without calling.
turn up
I need to buy a house, but I don't have enough money. I went to the bank to see if they could ___ me some money.
loan
Jay got in as fight with his girlfriend. He wanted to get back together with her but it was too late because she was getting married.
Jay realized _____________, because he missed the opportunity.
that ship has sailed
This phrasal verb means to talk proudly about oneself, one's belongings, and/or achievements. . . to boast.
He's is not humble! He is always ____ ___ all his money.
show off
This phrasal verb means to completely use up something so that you have no more.
I ___ ___ ___ hairspray so I had to go to the store.
You are so annoying! I'm ____ ___ __ patience.
Ran out of
This phrasal verb means to defend what you care about or believe in.
You need to ___ ___ for yourself! Don't let her bully you.
stand up for
This idiom means to start being involved in something because it is popular or trendy.
jump on the bandwagon
This phrasal verb means to generate something, such as fumes, heat, or energy
Idk if I like her, she ____ ___ bad energy.
give off
This phrasal verb means to avoid doing something when you're in a situation that you don't want to be in.
get out of
James is acting like a child. He needs to ____ __.
Grow up
To begin to behave or think reasonably and realistically (like an adult vs a child).
When you feel nervous about something, you have ________________ in your stomach.
butterflies