Phrasal verbs
Many experts believe that the invention of smartphones helped ____________ a revolution in the way people access information.
to bring about
I was just about to reveal my secret recipe when the fire alarm went off.
VERGE
I ______________________________________________ my secret recipe when the fire alarm went off.
was on the verge of revealing
After weeks of deadlines and lack of sleep, many people start __________.
to run on empty / running on empty
He instantly ____________ all the concerns raised during the meeting. He couldn't care less.
brushed off
The family got surprised by how aggressive the squirrel’s behaviour was when they were having a picnic in the park.
ABACK
The family ______________________________________________ how aggressive the squirrel’s behaviour was when they were having a picnic in the park.
was taken aback by
Parents sometimes __________ their children to study harder.
badger
The school was criticised for failing to ____________ reports of bullying quickly enough.
act on
Two roads were closed due to icy conditions. (RESULTED)
Icy conditions ___________________ closed.
resulted in two roads being
Many students _______hobbies __________ when exams approach.
put hobbies on the back burner
If you want to sleep better, you should try to ____________ caffeine in the evening.
cut down on
I think that Lucy will reject his job offer.
LIKELY
_______________________________________________ down his job offer.
Lucy is likely to turn
Exercise and sleep can help__________ stress___________.
keep stress at bay
She decided to ____________ a research work.
take on
The international organisation designed the new project according to international guidelines.
ACCORDANCE
The new project ______________________________________________ international guidelines.
was designed in accordance with
Social media can sometimes trigger __________ in teenagers.
feelings of inadequacy