Phrasal Verbs in Context (Fill in the blank)
he truth eventually _______ (becomes known) after the investigation.
come to light
"She told the whole truth about what happened." → (Use come clean)
She came clean about what happened.
When would you say something is "still / yet to come"?
When talking about events in the future that haven’t happened yet (e.g., The best part of the trip is still to come).
"The meeting came up with a new idea."
Incorrect → should be "The meeting came up with a new plan"
What does "comes first" mean in a sentence like "For me, my family comes first."?
Something is the top priority (e.g., For me, my family comes first means family is the most important).
Learning a new language doesn't always _______ (happen without difficulty)
come easily
"This project will require a lot more effort before it's ready." → (Use have a long way to go)
This project has a long way to go.
In what situation would you use "keep you going"?
When referring to something that helps maintain energy or motivation (e.g., A cup of coffee will keep you going through the afternoon).
"I can't understand how come you didn’t call me."
Correct
What does "going around in circles" mean in a business meeting?
Making no progress in a discussion or task (e.g., We keep talking but are going around in circles).
We need to be prepared in case any unexpected problems _______.
come up
"It’s obvious that he should apologize first." → (Use it goes without saying)
It goes without saying that he should apologize first.
How would you use "when it comes to" in a conversation?
When introducing a topic or category (e.g., When it comes to sports, he is an expert).
"She went missing after the storm."
Correct
If a company "goes from strength to strength," what is happening to it?
To improve continuously or become more successful (e.g., The company is going from strength to strength).
She _______ (encountered) a lot of opposition when she proposed the new policy.
came up against
"She never stops working. She’s extremely busy." → (Use been on the go)
She’s been on the go all day.
Why would someone say "how come?" instead of "why"?
Instead of "why" in informal speech when expressing surprise or curiosity (e.g., How come you didn’t tell me earlier?).
"The project did not go according the plan."
(Incorrect → should be "go according to plan"
What does "go missing" mean in a crime report?
To disappear or be lost (e.g., A child went missing in the park).
Everything was going well, but suddenly things started _______.
going worng
"We keep discussing the same things without progress." → (Use going around in circles)
We’re going around in circles.
How does "go from strength to strength" describe someone’s success?
When someone or something is continuously improving or succeeding (e.g., Her business has gone from strength to strength).
"I need to go into details about the contract."
Incorrect → should be "go into detail"
What does "go into detail" mean when explaining something?
To explain something thoroughly (e.g., I don’t have time to go into detail right now).