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phrasal verbs
Stack #126096
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| act up (no object) | misbehave (for people); not work properly (for machines). |
| act like (inseparable) | behave in a way that's like _ . |
| add up 1. no object) | logically fit together. |
| add up to (inseparable) | to total. |
| ask out (separable) | ask for a date. |
| back down (no object) | not follow a threat. |
| back off (no object) | not follow a threat. |
| back up (1. no object) | move backward; move in reverse. |
| back up (2. separable) | drive a vehicle backwards (in reverse). |
| back up (3. separable) | confirm a story, facts, or information. |
| back up (4. separable) | make a "protection" copy to use if there are problems with the original. |
| blow up (1. separable) | inflate. |
| blow up (2. separable) | explode; destroy by exploding. |
| blow up (3. no object) | suddenly become very angry. |
| bone up on (inseparable) | review / study thoroughly for a short time. |
| break down (1. separable) | separate something into component parts. |
| break down (2. no object) | stop working / functioning. |
| break in (1. often no object; with an object, break into--inseparable) | enter by using force (and breaking a lock, window, etc.) |
| break in (2. separable) | wear something new until it's / they're comfortable. |
| break in (3. separable) | train; get someone / something accustomed to a new routine. |
| break up (1. no object) | disperse; scatter. |
| break up (2. usually no object; with an object, break up with inseparable)) | end a personal relationship. |
| bring off (separable) | accomplish something difficult; accomplish something people had considered impossible or unlikely. bring / take back (separable) |
| butter up (separable) | praise someone excessively with the hope of getting some benefit. |
| do in (1. separable) | cause to become very tired. |
| do in (2. separable) | to kill; to murder. |
| do over (separable) | do something again. |
| drag on (no object) | last much longer than expected or is necessary. |
| draw up (separable) | create a formal document. drop off (separable) |
| drop in (on) (inseparable) | visit informally (and usually usually without scheduling a specific time). |
| drop by (inseparable) | visit informally (and usually without scheduling a specific time). |
| drop out (of) (inseparable) | stop attending / leave school or an organization. |
| draw out (separable) | prolong something (usually far beyond the normal limits). |
| eat out (no object) | have a meal in a restaurant. |
| egg on (separable) | urge / encourage greatly toward doing something (usually something negative). |
| end up (1. no object) | finally arrive at; arrive at an unexpected place. |
| end up (2. no object) | arrive somewhere as a result or consequence. |
| face up to (inseparable) | admit to; take responsibility for. |
| fall through (no object) | not happen. (Note |
| fall through (no object) | not happen. (Note |
| feel up to (inseparable) | feel strong enough or comfortable enough to do something. |
| figure out (1. separable) | logically find the answer to a problem; solve a problem by thinking about it carefully. |
| figure out (2. separable) | understand why someone behaves the way she/he does. |
| fill in (1. separable) | add information to a form. |
| fill in (on) (2. separable) | supply information that someone doesn't know. |
| fill in for (inseparable) | temporarily do someone else's work; temporarily substitute for another person. |
| fill out (1. separable) | complete a form by adding required information. |
| fill out (2. no object) | become less thin; gain weight. |
| find out (about) (inseparable) | learn / get information (about). |
| iron out (separable) | mutually reach an agreement; mutually resolve difficulties |
| jack up (1. separable) | raise / life by using a jack. |
| jack up (2. separable) | raise (used for prices). |
| jump all over (inseparable) | severely scold someone; berate someone. |
| keep on (1. inseparable--followed by an -ing verb) | continue |
| kick out (separable) | expel; force someone to leave because of his/her poor performance or unacceptable behavior. |
| knock out (separable) | make unconscious. |
| knock oneself out (separable) | work much harder than normal or than what is expected. |
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