Phrasal Verbs with Up
____ up means to end a relationship.
break
_____ down means to wear casual clothing
dress down
have a little conversation just to pass the time
small talk
a sudden increase of energy
a burst of energy, a surge of adrenaline
The joke was so funny that she burst ___ laughing.
out
________ up means to come or arrive.
show up
_____ down means to copy onto a paper.
write down
interesting information about someone, usually behind their back
gossip, juicy gossip
a feeling of pride when you accomplish something or finish a task well
a sense of achievement
She didn't wanna go so I had to talk her _____ going.
into
______ up means to invent or create
make up
______ down means to rain hard
pour down
totally honest, telling the truth (even if it's not pleasant)
brutally honest
when something that you dreamed about finally happens
up
____ up means to start learning.
take up
______ down means to buy a house, start a family, and establish a permanent life.
settle down
to be ready and willing to do something
to be up for doing something
a strong feeling that something good will happen or be true
have high hopes
I am really looking forward _____ taking a break.
to
____ up means to make someone happy or improve your mood.
cheer up
___ down means to disappoint.
let down
bring up a difficult topic
broach a subject
a state of extreme contentment, joy, or happiness
sheer bliss
You really should go, you wouldn't want to miss ___ ____ meeting new people