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What does the phrasal verb 'back down' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'back down' mean?
Which of the following describes the meaning of 'blow up'?
Which of the following describes the meaning of 'blow up'?
What does it mean to 'break down' in terms of numbers?
What does it mean to 'break down' in terms of numbers?
When someone 'bumps into' another person, what does that indicate?
When someone 'bumps into' another person, what does that indicate?
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What does the phrasal verb 'call off' signify?
What does the phrasal verb 'call off' signify?
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In the context of meeting friends, what does 'catch up' mean?
In the context of meeting friends, what does 'catch up' mean?
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What does 'check on' typically refer to?
What does 'check on' typically refer to?
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What does the phrasal verb 'check out' primarily involve?
What does the phrasal verb 'check out' primarily involve?
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Which of the following represents a meaning of 'bring up'?
Which of the following represents a meaning of 'bring up'?
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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
Check on
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Check out
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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Test your knowledge of commonly used phrasal verbs with this engaging quiz. Explore various meanings and examples to understand their usage in different contexts. Challenge yourself and see how many you can get right!
