PHRASAL VERBS 1
to make (something) larger, better, or greater
He bought another rare coin to ___ ___ his collection.
ADD TOO
to discourage someone from doing something, or from liking someone or something
I was ___ ___ by his appearance.
PUT OFF
to reach a particular place or achieve a situation after other activities
After two weeks of traveling around Europe, we ___ ___ in Paris.
END UP
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
She's ___ ___ ___ some amazing scheme to double her income.
to manage to make someone understand or believe something
We tried to ___ our point ____, but he just wouldn't listen.
GET ACROSS
to suddenly start to be successful or popular
Her singing career had just begun to ___ ___.
If an aircraft, bird, or insect takes off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly
The plane ___ ___ at 8.30 a.m.
TAKE OFF
to be as good as something
The concert was brilliant - it ___ ___ ___ all our expectations.
LIVE UP TO
have a harmonious or friendly relationship.
They seem to ___ ___ ___ each other.
GET ON WITH
to tell a secret or show your feelings unintentionally
I'm not ___ ___ any plot surprises; read the review in the paper if you want to know them.
to use something to see if it works well
Lanny is ___ ___ her new bicycle.
TRY OUT
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
I'm really ___ ___ ___ my holiday.
LOOK FORWARD TO
to continue to be informed about something
He’s never made an effort to ___ ___ ___ current events.
KEEP UP WITH
to stop doing or to stop having something
He ___ ___ jogging after his heart attack.
GIVE UP
to make a picture or idea appear in someone's mind
For some people, the word "England" may still ___ ___ images of pretty gardens and tea parties.
CONJURE UP
to produce a new idea or plan
I don't want to go tonight but I can't ___ ___ a good excuse.
THINK UP
to take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good
This year's good harvest will ___ ___ ___ last year's bad one.
MAKE UP FOR
to fail to use an opportunity to enjoy or get an advantage from something
Don't ___ ___ on the fantastic bargains in our summer sale.
MISS OUT
to put on formal clothes for a special occasion
You don't need to ___ ___ to go to the mall - jeans and a T-shirt are fine.
DRESS UP
to do something that you have not been able to do recently
I have to ___ ___ ___ my reading.
CATCH UP ON
(of a supply of something) be used up.
We have ___ ___ ___ olive oil. Can you got to the shop and buy some more?RUN OUT OF