Phrasal verb
To support or assist someone or something.
Back up
Blow up
To explode or burst suddenly and strongly.
Break down
The car broke down on the highway.
He broke ______ the engagement just a week before the wedding.
a) off b)out c)through
He broke off the engagement just a week before the wedding.
To finally understand something or someone after a lot of thought
Figure out
To explode or burst suddenly and strongly.
Blow up
Call off
To cancel something that was planned.
Break up
They decided to break up after being together for three years.
The manager decided to call ______ a specialist to help with the project.
a) on b) off c) in
The manager decided to call in a specialist to help with the project.
To stop doing something before you have completed it, usually because it is too difficult
Give up
To find or encounter something unexpectedly.
Come across
Cut down
To reduce in size, quantity, or frequency.
Carry on
She told him to carry on with his work while she was away.
I'll check _____ the progress of the project tomorrow.
a) in b) on c)out
I'll check on the progress of the project tomorrow.
To start a company or organization
Set up
To fail to happen or be completed as planned.
Fall through
Get down
To feel sad or depressed.
Deal with
She's experienced in dealing with difficult situations.
The temperature has come _____ significantly since yesterday.
a) down b)along c)offf
The temperature has come down significantly since yesterday.
To be very easy to see or notice
Stand out
To do something wrong without being caught or facing consequences.
Get away with
Fall out
To have a disagreement or argument with someone, leading to a strained relationship or the end of a friendship.
Face up to
It's time to face up to the challenges ahead and find a solution.
The weather should clear ___ by the afternoon.
a) down b) up c)away
The weather should clear up by the afternoon.
To accept an unpleasant fact or situation after dealing with it for a while
Get over