Master Endure and Tolerate Phrasal Verbs: Quiz and Flashcards

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Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are a type of verb that consists of a verb followed by an adverb or a preposition. They are often used to express different meanings than the simple verb alone. In this article, we will focus on some common phrasal verbs and their meanings.

Go Off

Go off: To suddenly stop working or functioning. An example could be a fire alarm going off.
Go off on one: To lose control and start shouting or arguing.
Go off the deep end: To become extremely upset or to behave in an irrational way.
Go off with a bang: To end with a lot of excitement or energy.

Set Off

Set off: To start a journey or an event. An example could be setting off on a long trip.
Set off fireworks: To ignite fireworks to create a display.
Set off on a career: To start a new job or profession.
Set off a chain reaction: To cause a series of events to happen in a certain order.

Take In

Take in: To understand or perceive something. An example could be taking in a lecture.
Take in a show: To watch a performance or show.
Take in a stray: To provide shelter and care for a stray animal.
Take in a deep breath: To breathe in a large amount of air.

Put Off

Put off: To delay or postpone something. An example could be putting off a meeting.
Put off someone: To irritate or annoy someone.
Put off someone: To make someone feel uncomfortable or uneasy.
Put off work: To delay or postpone work.

Put Up With

Put up with: To endure or tolerate something. An example could be putting up with a difficult situation.
Put up with someone: To tolerate someone's behavior or actions.
Put up with something: To accept or endure something without complaining.
Put up with a problem: To tolerate a problem without finding a solution.

Cut Down on

Cut down on: To reduce or decrease something. An example could be cutting down on sugar intake.
Cut down on expenses: To reduce spending.
Cut down on noise: To decrease the level of noise.
Cut down on work: To reduce the amount of work.

Get Through

Get through: To survive or manage to complete something. An example could be getting through a difficult situation.
Get through to someone: To successfully communicate with someone.
Get through a day: To survive a day.
Get through a problem: To find a solution to a problem.

Put In

Put in: To insert or place something. An example could be putting in an application.
Put in a request: To ask for something.
Put in a shift: To work a shift.
Put in an effort: To try hard to achieve something.

Start Off

Start off: To begin something. An example could be starting off a project.
Start off well: To begin something successfully.
Start off on the wrong foot: To start something in a negative way.
Start off with: To begin something with a particular action.

Fall Out

Fall out: To come to an end or to stop. An example could be a fight fall out.
Fall out of fashion: To become no longer popular.
Fall out of bed: To fall out of bed accidentally.
Fall out with: To have a disagreement or argument with someone.