Phrasal verbs of attitude and opinion
Behave in a silly way, especially in a way that might have dangerous results
Fool around
Force someone to stay in a horizontal position by holding them
Pin sb down
Different from something; against something
Contrary to
"How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Anne
SUGGESTED
Ann ___________________ to the cinema.
Ann suggested going to the cinema.
There were very _____ people at the party when we arrived but half an hour later, it was crowded.
few
Accept something eagerly (a chance, an offer, etc.)
Jump at sth
To become difficult to control
get out of hand
To cause someone to admire or respect you
Be impressed with
My advice to you is to talk to your parents.
Would
If __________________ talk to my parents.
If I were you, I would talk to my parents.
Arthritis is a very painful condition that affects not only _____ old but also many younger people making many everyday activities difficult.
the
Agree to or accept something, although it is not what you want
Settle for smth
Come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation)
Come to terms with sth
Wanting very much to do or have something
Eager to
Barry wasn't strong enough to lift the box.
HAVE
Barry didn't ______________ to lift the box
Barry didn´t have enough strength/have the strength to lift the box.
I can eat almost _____ type of fish or seafood except for octopus, which I can't stand.
any
Annoy somebody
Wind sb up
Not be able to force yourself to do something that you think is unpleasant
be unable to bring yourself to do smth
Having strong feelings of shock or disapproval
Appalled at
I think Jean really likes Simon.
KEEN
Jean ______________ Simon.
Jean is really keen on Simon
How was I to know that she would have an allergic reaction ______ the nuts in the cake? She should have said something!
to
Make someone feel upset or angry
Get to sb
Refuse to change your beliefs or actions
Stick to your guns
To be determined to do or achieve something
Intent on
I was made responsible for foreign sales.
CHARGE
They put ____________ foreign sales.
They put me in charge of foreign sales.
He said he couldn't come to the meeting because of a previous engagement but I think he is just ______ excuses.
making