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Focus 4 5.7 phrasal verbs

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  • Of course we *encountered* problems, but we found ways to deal with them.
    came up against
  • The fi lm was a bit of a ________ – not as good as I’d expected. (let down)
    letdown
  • She got ___ really well with her colleagues and loved working as part of a team.
    on
  • We got caught in a complete _________ without an umbrella. (pour down)
    downpour
  • He’s aware that young athletes *admire* him as a role model.
    look up to
  • You should not *tolerate* such working conditions.
    put up with
  • We *found* an efficient way of dealing with applications.
    came up with
  • She explains that people looked ______ on her because of her lack of education.
    dowm
  • He grew up in a rather _______ neighbourhood. (run down)
    run-down
  • Two students *quit* the course.
    dropped out of
  • The cupboard in my office is full of old paperwork, it needs a _______ . (clear out)
    clear-out
  • Messi pulled a muscle during the _______ and couldn’t play. (warm up)
    warm-up
  • The smell is a bit _______ but it actually tastes really good. (put off)
    off-putting
  • Hanna did well at school, but she decided not to ___ on to further education.
    go
  • To prevent injury, make sure you _________before you do any physical exercise.
    warm up
  • I try to *avoid* early shifts if I can.
    get out of
  • She had a fairly traditional _________ and education. (bring up)
    upbringing
  • She talks about how she had to stand up ______ herself and prove her abilities.
    for
  • It’s important that everyone knows what’s involved from the _____ . (set out)
    outset
  • Although she didn’t have any formal qualifications, she ____ up for that with her enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
    made