Dating Phrasal Verb
Idiom
Family members
Family Phrasal Verbs
Vocabulary
100
I think Mark and Sarah would make a cute couple.  I am going to try to fix them _______. 

Up

100

When a husband makes his wife angry and he must sleep on the sofa.

(to be) in the doghouse

100

your cousin's father is your

uncle

100

A phrasal verb that means "to raise" children

To bring up

100

your family that includes only your closest relatives (parents and siblings)

nuclear family
200

Susan wasn't sure if she liked David, but she kept talking to him and lead him ____. 

on 

200

a common trait is found in several members of the family such as blonde hair or intelligence

It runs in the family 

200

the person you are engaged to marry

fiance

200

A phrasal verb that means to be close-knit (US)

to get along (well) with

200

a non-gendered word for husband or wife

spouse

300

Natalie did not like Bob, and when he asked her out, she really shot him _______. 

down

300

To make money and provide for the family's needs

To bring home the bacon

300

your sister's husband is your

brother-in-law

300

a phrasal verb that means you are a chip off the old block and are very similar to your father

to take after

300

previous generations of your family 

ancestors

400

They didn't have a fight before they broke up.  They just sort of ______ apart over time. 

drifted

400

a man (not your dad) whom you can ask for advice and look up to 

a father figure

400

your brother's son is your

nephew

400

a phrasal verb that means you admire someone

to look up to

400

someone who does not have any living parents

orphan

500

Dan walked up to a girl in the bar and hit _______ her, and they really hit it ______ instantly. 

on, off

500

a superstitious or illogical belief that is not scientifically proven

an old wives' tale

500

your grandmother's grandmother is your

great-great-grandmother

500

What is the difference between "to take care of" and "to care about" 

To take care of = babysit, food, water, etc. (action)

To care about = to be interested in or like/love (feeling)

500

when a woman is pregnant and the baby dies before birth

miscarriage