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Nobody knows why they ____________. They seemed in love and perfect for each other.
broke up
It's so loud here. Can you ________________ the radio a little?
I will _______ you ______ from the station at 8 p.m.
pick up
Could you _________ me __________ at 6 o'clock?
This phrasal verb means to have a more stable life; job, marriage, and kids.
settle down
It's dark inside. Can you ___________ the lights, please?
turn on, switch on
You need to _______________ your homework at seven o'clock the following day.
Who ______________ the baby when you are at work?
I'm afraid, we have ____________ apple juice. Will an orange juice do?
run out of
This phrasal verb means to find a solution or to organise something.
sort out
_______________ the application form, please.
Fill in
I _________________ in Orange County, California, USA.
grew up
It was quite a major operation. It took me months to ____________ it and feel normal again.
get over
called off
This phrasal verb means to completely use up something so that you have no more.
run out of
It's warm inside. ________________ your coat.
Take off
You should ______________ smoking, it is very bad for your health.
give up
I didn't _____________ with my stepbrother when I was a teenager. Now we are really close.
I cannot __________________ your horrid behavior anymore. You need to stop or move to another place.
put up with
This phrasal verb means to escape without punishment.
get away with
This pencil is really old. You can _________ it _________.
We need to ________________ a solution for the water problem.
come up with
The boat's engine ______________ and they spent two agonizing weeks out at sea.
broke down
As an excuse for being late for work, she _____________ a whole story.
made up
This phrasal verb means to talk proudly about oneself, one's belongings, and/or achievements. . . to boast.
show off