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What does the phrasal verb 'brighten up' imply?
What does the phrasal verb 'brighten up' imply?
What does it mean to be 'hung up' on someone?
What does it mean to be 'hung up' on someone?
If someone 'breaks down', what does that suggest?
If someone 'breaks down', what does that suggest?
Which phrasal verb would you use to encourage someone to calm down?
Which phrasal verb would you use to encourage someone to calm down?
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What does the phrasal verb 'put forward' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'put forward' mean?
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Using 'talk somebody around' implies which action?
Using 'talk somebody around' implies which action?
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Which phrasal verb means to persuade someone not to do something?
Which phrasal verb means to persuade someone not to do something?
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If someone is trying to 'get ahead', what are they aiming for?
If someone is trying to 'get ahead', what are they aiming for?
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What does it mean to 'take something on'?
What does it mean to 'take something on'?
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What is meant by 'to fill somebody in'?
What is meant by 'to fill somebody in'?
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Which phrasal verb means to transfer responsibility?
Which phrasal verb means to transfer responsibility?
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If someone is 'down', which verb would be appropriate to suggest they should improve their mood?
If someone is 'down', which verb would be appropriate to suggest they should improve their mood?
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To 'cheer up' someone means to:
To 'cheer up' someone means to:
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Which phrasal verb would indicate accepting a proposal?
Which phrasal verb would indicate accepting a proposal?
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What does the phrasal verb 'to talk something over' imply?
What does the phrasal verb 'to talk something over' imply?
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How is 'to deal with something' most accurately described?
How is 'to deal with something' most accurately described?
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When someone is encouraged to 'face up to something,' what is being suggested?
When someone is encouraged to 'face up to something,' what is being suggested?
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What does 'to come up with something' indicate?
What does 'to come up with something' indicate?
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The phrase 'to narrow something down' refers to what kind of action?
The phrase 'to narrow something down' refers to what kind of action?
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'to drop off' when referring to a person?
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'to drop off' when referring to a person?
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When a vehicle 'pulls up,' what action is being performed?
When a vehicle 'pulls up,' what action is being performed?
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What does 'to draw up' imply regarding a vehicle?
What does 'to draw up' imply regarding a vehicle?
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The phrasal verb 'to knock somebody down' is typically used to indicate what?
The phrasal verb 'to knock somebody down' is typically used to indicate what?
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If someone 'runs over' another person, what has occurred?
If someone 'runs over' another person, what has occurred?
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What does the phrasal verb 'come under something' indicate?
What does the phrasal verb 'come under something' indicate?
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To 'point out' something means to do what?
To 'point out' something means to do what?
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When you 'turn to somebody,' what action are you taking?
When you 'turn to somebody,' what action are you taking?
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What does 'to latch on to something' signify?
What does 'to latch on to something' signify?
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The phrasal verb 'to take something in' is used when someone is able to what?
The phrasal verb 'to take something in' is used when someone is able to what?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs: Problems
- Talk something over: Discuss something to agree or decide. Example: "I need to talk things over with Bob."
- Deal with something: Resolve a problem. Example: "Bob needs to deal with his issues."
- Face up to something: Accept and deal with a difficult situation. Example: "You need to face up to your problems."
- Come up with something: Think of a solution. Example: "She came up with a new idea."
- Narrow something down: Reduce possibilities. Example: "We narrowed the candidates down to four."
Phrasal Verbs: Driving
- Drop off: Drive and stop for someone or something to get out/be delivered. Example: "Can you drop me off at work?" or "I'll drop it off tomorrow."
- Pull up: Stop a vehicle. Example: "He pulled up at the petrol station."
- Draw up: Reach a destination. Example: "The cab drew up outside my apartment."
- Knock somebody down: Hit someone and they fall. Example: "Bob got knocked down by a bus."
- Run over somebody: Hit someone with a vehicle. Example: "Two children were run over."
Phrasal Verbs: Information
- Come under something: Be included in a category. Example: "What heading does this information come under?"
- Point out something: Highlight or mention something. Example: "She pointed out your mistakes."
- Turn to somebody: Seek guidance or assistance. Example: "You can always turn to her if you have questions."
- Latch on to something: Understand information. Example: "I can't seem to latch on."
- Take something in: Understand and comprehend. Example: "I haven't been able to take anything in."
Phrasal Verbs: Emotions
- Brighten up: Become happier. Example: "His eyes brightened up."
- Cheer up: Become more cheerful. Example: "Cheer up!"
- Be hung up on something/somebody: Constantly think about something/someone. Example: "He's hung up on her."
- Break down: Lose control of emotions. Example: "I broke down."
- Cool down: Relax or calm down. Example: "Cool down before you speak."
Phrasal Verbs: Persuading
- Put forward something: Suggest something. Example: "My boss put forward a suggestion."
- Put something to somebody: Present a proposal. Example: "My proposal will be put to the Board."
- Talk somebody around: Persuade someone to agree. Example: "I'm going to talk you around."
- Talk somebody into something: Persuade someone to do something. Example: "My husband talked me into it."
- Talk somebody out of something: Persuade someone not to do something. Example: "I talked him out of it."
Phrasal Verbs: Work
- Get ahead: Make progress. Example: "She wants to get ahead in her career."
- Take something on: Accept a task. Example: "I'd love to take on that project."
- Take somebody on: Hire someone. Example: "Our company will be taking on 10 new staff."
- Fill somebody in: Update on a project or task. Example: "I needed to fill Barry in."
- Hand something over: Give responsibility to someone. Example: "She's handing over her tasks."
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs related to problems and driving. This quiz includes definitions and examples to help you understand the usage of each verb in context. Challenge yourself and see how well you can identify and apply these essential English expressions!
