Phrasal Verbs
cut down on
reduce the quantity of something you do or consume
spill the beans
reveal a secret
Dr Adams, .......... research paper has recently been published, will be visiting the laboratory next month.
whose
He'd been struggling to think of a really original birthday present.
COME
No matter how he tried .......... an idea for a really original birthday present.
he couldn't come up with
For the __ being, we’ll have to use the old computer, even though it’s not ideal.
time
look down on
think you are superior to someone / something
Cry over spilled milk
complain about a past situation you can't change
I think you .......... to get your hair cut if you're looking for a new job.
ought
It's possible that they got the wrong idea and thought the party was next week.
REACHED
They might ........................................ conclusion and thought the party was next week.
have reached the wrong
There has been a serious breakdown in __ and order lately, and people are afraid to walk the streets at night.
law
I had a huge argument with my best friend yesterday but I'm hoping it will ..... .......... in a couple of days.
What phrasal verb means for a problem to solve itself over time?
blow over
like chalk and cheese
tow things are people are completely different
Thai cooking has become ... of the West's favourite exotic styles of cooking.
one
It has rained much more in London over the last 10 years than it has ever done in previous decades.
CONSIDERABLY
Over the last 10 years, the rainfall in London has .......... in previous decades.
been considerably higher than
On __, I think option B is best.
balance
The film was OK but it didn't really ........ ....... to all the hype.
What phrasal verb means 'meet expectations'?
live up to
Which is the odd one out: a sticky wicket, a piece of cake, a walk in the park?
a sticky wicket
The main reasons for quitting my job were overwork and a meagre salary. There are ........ I could mention but they were the primary factors.
others
He wouldn't have been interviewed by the police if he hadn't seen the robbery.
WITNESS
The police wouldn't have interviewed unless he .......... the robbery.
had been a witness to
He's not very careful with money and often buys things ........ impulse.
on
iron out
resolve the fine details of a problem or situation
Hurry up and make a decision! You're always ___ your ___
dragging feet
After William realised his mistake he was forced to ........ his pride and apologise.
swallow
I have a lot of respect for his writing style although I do not agree with the opinions he expresses.
MUCH
................ his writing style, I do not agree with his opinions.
As much as I respect
The film was ok, nothing to ………home about.
write