Synonyms & Definitions
What is a formal synonym for "do away with" (e.g., do away with outdated policies)?
a) adopt | b) abolish | c) delay
b) abolish (відмінити/ліквідувати)
Which option CANNOT complete the sentence?
"I’m going to ___ the meeting until next week."
a) put off | b) hold off | c) pack in
c) pack in (pack in означає «кинути/припинити роботу чи звичку»)
Correct the mistake: "Don't egg me up! I don't want to break the rules."
Don't egg me on!
Name the phrasal verb that means BOTH:
To start flying (aircraft)
To become successful very quickly (business)
take off
Your colleague is feeling guilty about a mistake from 3 years ago. What idiom/phrasal verb advice fits best?
"You need to let it go, you can't *** forever."
live it down (змиритися з ганьбою / пережити це)
Replace the highlighted words with a phrasal verb: "We spent the morning in a relaxed, unhurried way playing games."
whiled away
Which prepositions CANNOT complete this sentence?
"He didn't want to go ___ on his promise."
a) back | b) through | c) off
c) off (go back on = порушити обіцянку; go through with = довести до кінця).
Correct the mistake: "It suddenly dawning on me that I had missed the deadline."
It suddenly dawned on me...
Name the phrasal verb that means BOTH:
To separate into pieces
To end a romantic relationship
Audio connection failing during a online call
break up
A client wants to cancel an agreement unexpectedly. Which phrasal verb describes what they are doing?
They are pulling out of the deal / going back on their word.
Which phrasal verb means "to deceive or satisfy someone with false promises or poor excuses"?
fob off (fob someone off)
Which phrasal verb does NOT fit the context of resolving a conflict?
a) iron out differences | b) hammer out an agreement | c) turn against someone
c) turn against someone (означає налаштуватися проти).
Correct the mistake: "They muddled over the difficult situation and somehow finished the project."
They muddled through...
Name the phrasal verb that means BOTH:
To cause a government or corporation to fall/collapse
To reduce prices or cost of living
bring down
You don't know if your business plan will work, but you decide to wait and see how things develop. Which phrasal verb describes this?
See how things pan out.
Replace the highlighted phrase: "The excitement around the new product gradually faded away and stopped."
petered out
Which particle does NOT form a valid phrasal verb with HOLD in a business/deal context?
a) hold off | b) hold out for | c) hold away
c) hold away
Correct the mistake: "I'm toying to move abroad next year."
I'm toying with the idea of moving abroad...
Name the phrasal verb that means BOTH:
To rob a bank/store using weapon or force
To delay someone's movement or journey
hold up
You are relying on a bonuses/raise to buy a new car. Which phrasal verb expresses this high expectation?
I am banking on getting a bonus/raise.
What does "stave off" mean in the sentence: “The manager staved off a financial crisis”?
To delay or prevent something unpleasant from happening.
Which of these verbs CANNOT mean "to fail or stop progressing"?
a) fall through | b) peter out | c) forge ahead
c) forge ahead (навпаки, означає «просуватися вперед»).
Correct the mistake: "I don't feel up for to going out tonight after work."
I don't feel up to going out tonight...
Name the phrasal verb that means BOTH:
To discourage someone from doing/eating something
To delay or postpone an event
put off
Your team member refuses to compromise and insists on getting the exact terms they asked for. What are they doing?
They are holding out for their terms.