Phrasal verbs 1
After the fight, it took them weeks to M__________ with each other. Now everything’s normal between us.
make up (with)
My best friend has __________; she always makes everyone laugh in class.
a good sense of humor
When I’m nervous before a test, I usually listen to music to C__________.
calm (myself) down
My cousin has __________ and finds it very easy to talk to new people.
an outgoing personality
Losing a pet is never easy; it’s something very difficult to G __________ that experience.
go through
I need to T__________ my ideas __________ with my partner before we start the group project.
talk over
Although he’s __________, he usually gets very good grades without too much effort.
reasonably bright
Who do you usually T__________ when you need help with homework?
turn to
Don’t joke about this topic—he’s __________ about it.
deadly serious
I wasn’t very comfortable talking to people I didn’t know well. In fact, I was _____________.
painfully shy
She always tries to S__________ her younger brother when people tease him.
stand up for
Even though she’s __________, she has a lot of friends because she is kind and thoughtful.
painfully shy
She has been W __________ her presentation skills because she wants to be more confident in class.
work(ing) on
He was __________ before his first ever job interview, but everything went well in the end.
scared stiff
The teacher told us to F__________ the main ideas instead of writing down everything.
focus on
We had a big argument last week, and now I’ve completely F__________ with my best friend. We’re not speaking to each other.
fall(en) out (with)
My brother is __________ when it comes to sports; he hates losing any game.
fiercely competitive
You should S__________ your goals if you really want to achieve them.
stick to
She’s __________ to her friends and always defends them when someone is rude.
fiercely loyal
I had a __________________________ back then and they just couldn’t change my mind.
(a) stubborn streak
Even though she didn’t say anything, her best friend quickly _________ her feelings and knew she was upset.
picked up on
Ever since she was a toddler, Emma was _______ by her grandparents, who always gave her expensive gifts and never said no to her requests, which sometimes makes it hard for her to handle disappointment.
thoroughly spoilt
During the interview she tried to sound confident, but she actually ____________ nervous and unsure of herself, which made the manager doubt her experience.
came across as
Although he is usually easy-going and friendly, he has ____________ that appears whenever someone tells him what to do, and he refuses to change his mind even if he knows he might be wrong.
a stubborn streak
Sophie ___________ her best friend after they argued about a misunderstanding, and even though weeks have passed, neither of them has tried to apologize or make up.
fell out with