Become emotionally or physically stronger: toughen up, push on, see ( sth) through
Toughen up
The screenwriters did not take long to _____ a sequel to their blockbuster hit :
a. leap out at. b. come up with c. give rise to
b. come up with
The role of the charity is to ____ medical assistance wherever it is most needed:
a. dole out b. reach out. c. give up
a. Dole out
a. light up b. mope around c. ease into
c. ease into
Be caused by sth: lead up to , push on, steam from
Steam from
The art dealer spent a long time ____ the value of the painting before agreeing to sell.
a. reflecting on. b. piecing together c. coming up with
a. reflecting on
Perceive as lower or less important that yourself (3 part phrasal verb with Look)
Look down on
a. brighten up b. revel in c. reconcile to
b. revel in
Give a seal of approval: vouch for, devote oneself to , push on
Vouch for
In my opinion, the novel will really ____ a film adaptation:
a. leap out at b. lend itself to c. catch on
b. lend itself to
In the current economic crisis , parents have begun to ____ organic foods because they are less affordable:
a. resort to. b. clear off c. shy away from
a. slack off b. keep back. c. pay off
a. slack off
Be successful in something
Succeed in
Kick in ?
Begin to take effect
Why do you always have to _______ passive- aggressive comments every time I disagree with you? a. drop off. b. resort to c. change back
b. resort to
a. mistake for. b. mope around c. screw up
b. mope around
Succeed in doing something difficult
See something through
Give rise to ?
Cause
Begin to accept or understand a situation (_____ IN)
Sink in
a. weigh in. b. opt for c. tailor to
c. tailor to