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What does the phrasal verb 'back down' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'back down' mean?
- To hold a firm stance in an argument
- To lead someone into a trap
- To change one's opinion after a conflict (correct)
- To increase one's demands in a discussion
Which of the following describes the meaning of 'blow up'?
Which of the following describes the meaning of 'blow up'?
- To make a sudden attack
- To inflate an object or cause an explosion (correct)
- To withdraw from a commitment
- To ignite a fire
What does it mean to 'break down' in terms of numbers?
What does it mean to 'break down' in terms of numbers?
- To ignore the numbers completely
- To compile the numbers into larger groups
- To analyze and separate the figures into individual parts (correct)
- To lose track of the overall budget
When someone 'bumps into' another person, what does that indicate?
When someone 'bumps into' another person, what does that indicate?
What does the phrasal verb 'call off' signify?
What does the phrasal verb 'call off' signify?
In the context of meeting friends, what does 'catch up' mean?
In the context of meeting friends, what does 'catch up' mean?
What does 'check on' typically refer to?
What does 'check on' typically refer to?
What does the phrasal verb 'check out' primarily involve?
What does the phrasal verb 'check out' primarily involve?
Which of the following represents a meaning of 'bring up'?
Which of the following represents a meaning of 'bring up'?
What does it mean to 'catch up with' someone?
What does it mean to 'catch up with' someone?
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Back down
Back down
To retreat or change one's mind after taking a stand.
Blow up
Blow up
To explode violently, like a bomb or a balloon.
Break down
Break down
To stop working or functioning, like a car or a relationship.
Bring up
Bring up
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Bump into
Bump into
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Call off
Call off
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Catch up
Catch up
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Check on
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Check out
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
- Back down: Retreat or take a lesser position; reverse a previous decision. Example: Stepping back from a confrontation.
- Blow up: Inflate (like a balloon); or explode (like a building).
- Break down: A vehicle malfunction; a relationship ending; analyzing something into parts (like expenses).
- Bring up: Vomit; introduce a topic. Example: a meeting; a point at a meeting; bringing up a child.
- Bump into: Meet someone by accident; encounter unexpectedly.
- Call off: Suspend, postpone, or stop something (e.g. a football match due to rain; a police search due to darkness).
- Catch up: Keep up with/get to the same level as others (catching up with friends; catching up on missed schoolwork.)
- Check on: See what's happening; look after something/someone. Example: Checking on a cake in the oven; checking on children.
- Check out: Pay for items; leave a place. Example: Checking out of a store; checking out of a hotel.
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