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What does the term 'gobble down' refer to?
What does the term 'gobble down' refer to?
Which of the following phrases means to remove the outer layer of food?
Which of the following phrases means to remove the outer layer of food?
What does it mean to 'fold up' something?
What does it mean to 'fold up' something?
Which action is associated with 'whip up' concerning food?
Which action is associated with 'whip up' concerning food?
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What does 'cut down on' generally imply?
What does 'cut down on' generally imply?
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What does the phrasal verb 'put up' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'put up' mean?
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Which action does 'sift together' refer to?
Which action does 'sift together' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'check out'?
What is the meaning of 'check out'?
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Which of the following best defines 'melt down'?
Which of the following best defines 'melt down'?
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What does 'fold in' involve doing?
What does 'fold in' involve doing?
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What does 'stand back' instruct someone to do?
What does 'stand back' instruct someone to do?
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Which of the following describes 'tone down'?
Which of the following describes 'tone down'?
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What does the phrasal verb 'get out' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'get out' mean?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs with Definitions
- Put up: To display or show something, often on a surface like a screen or a wall.
- Suit up: To put on a specific type of clothing or gear, usually for a particular purpose or activity.
- Tie on: To fasten or secure something by tying it in place.
- Check out: To examine or inspect something closely.
- Get out: To retrieve or take something out of a particular place.
- Heat up: To make something warmer or hotter.
- Measure out: To dispense or pour a specific quantity of something by measuring.
- Level off: To make a surface or substance even and flat, usually by removing excess.
- Pat down: To gently press or tap something down with your hand.
- Scoop up: To lift or collect something using a scoop or similar tool.
- Sift together: To pass dry ingredients through a sieve or similar tool to combine and remove lumps.
- Dump in: To empty or release the contents of something into a container or space.
- Stick in: To insert or place something into a particular position.
- Clean off: To remove dirt, residue, or unwanted material from a surface.
- Set aside: To keep or place something aside for later use.
- Crack: To break open something, usually with a sudden force, to access its contents.
- Squish: To press or squeeze something, usually with the aim of changing its shape or texture.
- Melt down: To heat something, causing it to become liquid or softer.
- Take off: To remove or detach something, often referring to clothing or covers.
- Flop in: To place something in a particular location with a somewhat casual or nonchalant manner.
- Pack down: To press or compact something firmly into a container or space to maximize the quantity.
- Scrape out: To remove the remaining or leftover contents from a container using a tool.
- Scrape down: To use a tool to remove the ingredients from the sides of a container, usually to ensure thorough mixing.
- Eyeball: To estimate or judge something visually or without precise measurement.
- Fold in: To gently combine ingredients by using a specific folding motion, ensuring minimal disruption to the mixture.
- Line up: To arrange items in a row or queue.
- Tone down: To reduce the intensity or size of something.
- Stand back: To move away from a particular place to create distance or avoid danger.
- Dip in: To submerge something partially or briefly into a liquid or substance.
- Cheers: To make a toast by raising glasses and drinking in celebration or acknowledgment.
- Try out: To test or experiment with something to see how it works or to experience it.
- Punch in: To press or input something, often using a keyboard or device, with force.
- Download: To retrieve data or files from the internet or a server and store them on a device.
- Subscribe to: To agree to receive updates, content, or services on a regular basis, often online.
- Rip out: To remove something forcefully, often from a binding or attached position.
- Fold up: To bend something over on itself so that it becomes more compact.
- Crumple up: To crush something into a compact, often wrinkled form.
- Gobble down: To eat something quickly and eagerly.
- Chow down: To eat food, especially a lot of it.
- Pick at: To eat small amounts of food without showing much interest.
- Pig out: To eat a lot of food in a short amount of time.
- Snack on: To eat small amounts of food between meals.
- Polish off: To finish all of a particular dish or portion of food.
- Whip up: To quickly make a meal or dish.
- Cut down on: To reduce the amount of something, especially food or drink.
- Boil over: When a liquid in a container heats up so much that it flows over the edge.
- Eat out: To have a meal at a restaurant instead of at home.
- Tuck in: To begin eating something eagerly.
- Warm up: To heat food again after it has cooled.
- Peel off: To remove the outer layer of something, such as fruit or vegetables.
- Cut up: To cut something into smaller pieces.
- Chop up: To cut food into small pieces using a knife.
- Slice up: To cut something into slices.
- Mix in: To combine one ingredient with others.
- Blend in: To mix ingredients together so that they combine completely.
- Roll out: To flatten dough with a rolling pin.
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs with this quiz. Each verb comes with its definition, allowing you to review and understand their meanings in context. Perfect for enhancing your vocabulary and language skills!