Verb Phrases: Understanding Common Uses

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What does it mean to 'back down' in the context of an argument?

To withdraw one's opinion or concede defeat (correct)

To reinforce one's stance

To attack verbally

To escalate tensions further

What does the phrase 'back into' imply when referring to driving?

To turn around in a narrow road

To collide with another vehicle

To exit a space quickly

To park a vehicle using reverse (correct)

Which action does 'bail out' NOT refer to?

Rescuing someone from financial troubles

Providing assistance during a crisis

Helping a friend with a project (correct)

Paying to release someone from jail

What does it mean to 'bear with' someone?

To show patience while waiting Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best fits 'block off'?

To separate an area using a barrier Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when something 'blows over'?

To vanish without major impact Signup and view all the answers

What does 'back out' imply in terms of commitments?

To break an agreement or commitment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'band together' mean in a social context?

To unite as a group for a common cause Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'break away' imply?

Escape from captivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase describes the act of stopping an ongoing discussion?

Break off. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bump into' mean in a social context?

Meet by accident or unexpectedly. Signup and view all the answers

When one 'burns out,' what is implied?

Becomes exhausted from too much work or stress. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'break down' signify when used regarding a vehicle?

Out of order; stop functioning. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'bring off' mean?

Succeed in doing something difficult. Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'break free' suggests what action?

Detach from a physical hold. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'boot up' refer to?

Start a computer by loading an operating system. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'boil down to' indicate?

Be reduced to the main reason or essential part. Signup and view all the answers

What action does 'bottle out' describe?

Become too afraid at the last moment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Verb Phrases: "Back"

Back away: Move backwards, typically in fear or dislike.
Back down: Withdraw; concede defeat; stop defending an opinion.
Back into: Reverse a vehicle into a space; hit something while reversing.
Back off: Retreat; abandon an intention; lessen aggression.
Back onto: Reverse a vehicle onto something; overlook something from behind.
Back out: Not keep a promise; withdraw from an agreement; drive a vehicle out of a place in reverse
Back up: Give support; make a copy of a file/document for security.

Verb Phrases: "Bail"

Bail out: Pay money to release someone from jail; rescue from financial problems.

Verb Phrases: "Band"

Band together: Unite in a group.

Verb Phrases: "Bank"

Bank on: Base hopes on someone/something.

Verb Phrases: "Bargain"

Bargain for: Expect; be prepared for.

Verb Phrases: "Bear"

Bear out: Confirm.
Bear with: Be patient.

Verb Phrases: "Beef"

Beef up: Improve or make more substantial.

Verb Phrases: "Black"

Black out: Faint; lose consciousness.

Verb Phrases: "Block"

Block off: Separate using a barrier.
Block up: Fill a passage or opening.

Verb Phrases: "Blow"

Blow over: Disappear without serious effects.
Blow up: Be destroyed by explosion.

Verb Phrases: "Bog"

Bog down: Get caught up in something and be unable to make progress.

Verb Phrases: "Boil"

Boil down to: Be reduced to the main reason or essential part.

Verb Phrases: "Book"

Book into: Arrange to stay somewhere.

Verb Phrases: "Boot"

Boot up: Start a computer by loading an operating system.

Verb Phrases: "Bottle"

Bottle out: Become too afraid and fail to do something you intended.

Verb Phrases: "Break"

Break away: Escape from captivity; leave and become independent.
Break down: Malfunction; lose control of emotions; divide into parts.
Break free: Detach from a physical hold.
Break in/into: Enter by force to steal; interrupt unexpectedly.
Break in on: Interrupt unexpectedly.
Break off: Stop, discontinue; stop speaking.
Break out: Start suddenly; escape from captivity.
Break through: Force a way through something.
Break up: Separate into pieces; end (relation, marriage).
Break with: Discontinue something or do it differently.

Verb Phrases: "Bring"

Bring about: Cause something to happen.
Bring off: Succeed in doing something difficult.
Bring up: Raise a child; mention something.

Verb Phrases: "Brush"

Brush up on: Improve or refresh knowledge of something.

Verb Phrases: "Bump"

Bump into: Meet unexpectedly.

Verb Phrases: "Burn"

Burn out: Stop functioning; become exhausted from work/stress.

Verb Phrases: "Butt"

Butt in (on): Interrupt impolitely.

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Test your knowledge of various verb phrases with the word 'Back', 'Bail', 'Band', 'Bank', 'Bargain', and 'Bear'. This quiz will challenge your understanding and help deepen your grasp of English verb usage. Perfect for English language learners and enthusiasts alike!