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What does 'rely on someone' imply?
What does 'rely on someone' imply?
What does the phrase 'hit it off' best describe?
What does the phrase 'hit it off' best describe?
The expression 'look up to someone' is synonymous with which of the following?
The expression 'look up to someone' is synonymous with which of the following?
What does 'try something out' mean in the context of experimentation?
What does 'try something out' mean in the context of experimentation?
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What action does 'fall out with someone' imply?
What action does 'fall out with someone' imply?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings
- Chill out: Refers to relaxing and resting, often used to encourage someone to calm down.
- Come up with: Means to think of or devise an idea or plan, often in a creative context.
- Set off: Signifies the initiation of a journey, commonly associated with travel.
- Work (something) out: Involves finding a solution or answer to a problem or situation.
- Rely/Depend on (someone): Indicates a trust in someone’s ability to perform a task or fulfill a role.
- Fall out with (someone): Describes having an argument or disagreement with someone, impacting the relationship.
Social Interactions and Relationships
- Try (something) out: Implies experimenting or testing an idea or method to see its effectiveness.
- Hit it off: Captures the instant liking and friendliness that can develop between people upon first meeting.
- Look out for (someone/something): Involves actively noticing or being vigilant regarding someone or something, often for their safety or well-being.
- Take after (someone): Refers to sharing similar traits or characteristics with a parent or older sibling.
- Look up to (someone): signifies respect or admiration for an older person, indicating a model or mentor-like relationship.
- Look back at (something): Relates to reflecting on past events or experiences, often with nostalgia or analysis.
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs and their meanings. This quiz covers various phrases that you might encounter in everyday conversation. Challenge yourself to understand their usage in different contexts.
