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Advanced Phrasal Verbs

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  • Janice pointed ______ a small error on the report's cover page that no one had noticed.
    out
  • The stupid printer has ________ down again. It's not working!
    broken down (when something stops working, usually a machine)
  • Yesterday, Mark _____ out that his wife has been cheating on him.
    found out - discover new information
  • In your report you missed ___ an important piece of information.
    missed out - overlook or leave out something, usually by accident.
  • I agreed to _______ after Renee's dog while she is on holiday.
    to look after (watch/care for)
  • I know you’re lying. I can see ____ your lies!
    to see through - recognise that something is not true or what someone is really like. You can also see through transparent items (window).
  • "A: Can we start eating, mom?” B: “Sure, go ________."
    go ahead (begin something, especially after making a promise to do so or asking permission)
  • Several of the students have _______ up with suggestions.
    came up with (create) an idea
  • If Atletico Madrid can ___ up the pressure on the opposition defence they might just win this game.
    to keep up - continue to do something.
  • After eating at the restaurant, we all ___ up at John’s house.
    ended up - eventually arrive somewhere or to get into a particular state.
  • He was very popular, everyone took ___ Ted immediately.
    to take to smone/smthing - like someone or some activity, usually after only a short time.
  • Jenny hasn't smoked in 24 hrs but she's not sure how long she can keep it _____.
    to keep up (continue something, usually something positive)
  • He is always talking ___ to his employees. They hate him.
    talking down (Behave towards someone in a superior manner)
  • This situation is a real mess, we really need to ___ it out.
    to sort out - find a solution to something
  • I’ve decided to ____ up for French classes.
    to sign up - Agree to do something, or to join a course or organisation
  • I ____ into an old friend on the way to the post office.I was very surprised to see her!
    ran into - meet someone you know unexpectedly
  • She turned _____ the job offer as the salary was too low.
    turned down - Reject someone or something
  • He likes _____ off by driving his brand-new BMW to the office.
    showing off - behaving with the intention of attracting people’s attention and making them admire you
  • The police have promised to ____ into the incident.
    to look into - investigate
  • You promised you would do it! I’m counting ___ you to be my best man.
    counting on - rely on someone
  • I think she _____ up the whole story. She has a history of lying.
    made up - invent something, like an excuse
  • I’ve always looked ____ to my father. He's my role model.
    up (admire)
  • It took me weeks to get ___ the illness, but now I feel better.
    to get over - start to feel happy or well again after something bad has happened to you.
  • These new neighbours are really winding me ___. They make so much noise!
    winding me up - make someone angry or annoy them
  • He wanted to do the exam In August but I _____ out that most people would be on holiday then.
    pointed out - draw attention to a fact
  • After an hour, Mike ______ up. He couldn't fix the computer.
    gave up (to surrender)
  • "____ down, Mike. There's no need to yell."
    calm down - synonym for relax
  • We came ____ your website after seeing a link.
    come across (find something when you're not looking for it)
  • At first, they didn't know who the girl was but she turned ___ to be a friend of Sarah.
    turned out - (happen to be in the end)
  • The boys ran ___ of beer so they walked to the store to get some more.
    ran out - to come to an end
  • No one at the meeting brought ___ the issue of the failed project. They were too embarrassed.
    up