Question 1

pull through

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wyzdrowieć

Question 2

miracle mile

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długa prosta droga (jak w USA) albo ekskluzywna ulica

Question 3

flat broke

Accepted Answer

spłukany

Question 4

calm down

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to calm down = to stop being angry or emotionally excited

Example:

Calm down! We'll sort out the problem.

Question 5

straighten out

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to straighten out = to help somebody to deal with problems or understand a confusing situation

Example:

He helped him straighten out the cause of his issues.

Question 6

act up

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to act up = to behave badly or strangely

Example:

My child started acting up when they were denied sweets from the sweet shop.

Question 7

track down

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to track down = to locate someone or something after a long search

Example:

We must track down the person who picked up your suitcase.

Question 8

decide upon

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to decide upon = to choose something from a number of possibilities

Example:

I am struggling to decide upon who to invite to my party.

Question 9

take up

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to take up = to start a hobby or habit

Example:

I will always regret taking up smoking.

Question 10

take off

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start samolotu

Question 11

pipe up

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to pipe up = to speak, raise your voice (often in a negative way)

Example:

The meeting was going well until Barbara piped up about pay again.

Question 12

bargain on

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to bargain on = to expect something to happen and be prepared for it

Example:

They hadn't bargained on the weather being so bad this summer.

Question 13

lay on

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to lay on = to organise, supply

Example:

Richard was thrilled to see that Kim had laid on a wonderful picnic spread.

Question 14

look up

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to look up = to search in a list
to look up = to raise your eyes when you are looking down
to look up = to become better

If  not sure how to spell a word, you better look it up in the dictionary.
These were beginning to look up after a slow start.

Question 15

zip up

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to zip up = to close an item that has a zipper

Example:

Zip up your coat so that you don't get cold!

Question 16

figure out

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to figure out = to solve a problem or discover the answer to a question
to figure out = to calculate an amount or the cost of something

Ex:
I need to figure out how we're going to get to the station.
Have you figure out how much the food will cost?

Question 17

run down

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to run down = to hit someone or something with a vehicle

Example:
The pedestrian was nearly run down by the tram.

Another meaning:

to run down = to lose power or stop working

Example:
All of the video games have run down my battery.

Question 18

black out

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to black out = to fall unconscious for a short period of time

Example:

The rugby player had blacked out after a collision with another player.

Question 19

auction off

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to auction off = to sell something at an auction

Example:

She auctioned off artwork to pay for her husband's care.

Question 20

tell on

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to tell on = to inform an authoritative figure about what someone else did

Example:

Don't tell on me! I didn't do anything bad.

Question 21

melt down

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to melt down = to heat something solid, especially metal, until it becomes liquid
or = to collapse or break down
Ex:
The candle let off a glorious scent when it started to melt down.
Our boss melts down at the first sign of trouble!

Question 22

set up - first meaning

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to set up = to organize or plan for an activity/event to happen

Example:

I set up a charity football match to raise money for children.

Question 23

set up - second meaning

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to set up = to provide somebody with the money that they need in order to do something

Example:

Winning the lottery set me up for life!

Question 24

set up - third meaning

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to set up = to trick somebody

Example:

They set me up and let me to believe that I was going to inherit a lot of money.

Question 25

price up

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to price up = to work out the cost of something

Example:

I'll price up your order and then come back to you.

Question 26

turn on - first meaning

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to turn on = to cause someone to feel interested and/or attracted

Example:

I was quite turned on by the romantic meal.

Question 27

turn on - second meaning

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to turn on = to attack somebody suddenly and unexpectedly

Example:

The aggressive dog turned on its owner.

Question 28

turn on - third meaning

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to turn on = to start the flow of electricity, gas, water, etc. by moving a switch, button, etc

Example:

Stop turning the heating on! It's really expensive!

Question 29

kick in

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to kick in = to feel when a drug or emotion starts to take effect

Example:

Her hay fever didn't feel half as bad once the antihistamines had kicked in.

Question 30

trade in

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to trade in = to exchange something old for something new

Example:

I traded in my old car and drove home in my shiny new one!

Question 31

turn in

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to turn in = to give someone or something to the police or someone of authority

Example:

The man decided to turn himself in to the police.

Question 32

knock off

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to knock off = to finish work for the day

Example:

We can knock off a bit early today as we worked late yesterday.

Question 33

put (someone) up to

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to put (someone) up to = to encourage or persuade someone to do something

Example:

I think the bullies have put Jack up to this.

Question 34

goof around

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to goof around = to waste time doing silly or unimportant things

Example:

Stop goofing around and pay attention!

Question 35

pad out - first meaning

Accepted Answer

to make a text longer by including extra content, often content that isn't particularly relevant

Example:

In order to reach the required word count I padded out the essay with extra words.

Question 36

pad out - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to put soft material into something in order to change its shape

Example:

This sofa needed padding out to make it more comfortable.

Question 37

wash off

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to wash off = to remove dirt or unwanted markings with soap and water

Example:

I washed off all the dirt from my hands once I had finished in the garden.

Question 38

answer back - first meaning

Accepted Answer

to reply rudely to someone in authority

Example:

His father was shocked when she started answering back and refusing to cooperate

Question 39

answer back - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to defend yourself against criticism

Example:

They were given the chance to answer back during the debate.

Question 40

throw out

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to throw out = to get rid of something by putting it in a trash can, bin, etc.

Example:

This coat is too worn for the charity shop. I'm just going to through it out.

Question 41

get ahead

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to get ahead = to make progress

Example:

To get ahead in life you need to find a good work-life balance.

Question 42

use up

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to use up = to completely consume all of a supply

Example:

I managed to use up all of my mobile data this month.

Question 43

bear with

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to bear with = to be patient with somebody or something

Example:

I would just like you to bear with me as I finish this job.

Question 44

cheat on

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to cheat on = to be emotionally and/or sexually unfaithful to your partner

Example:

They discovered that their partner had been cheating on them.

Question 45

get out - first meaning

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to get out = to leave or escape

Example:

After working inside all day, I just need to get out and go on a dog walk.

Question 46

get out - second meaning

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to get out = to become known

Example:

The truth about what happened can never get out to the public!

Question 47

get out - third meaning

Accepted Answer

to get out = to avoid something

Example:

I wonder if I can get out of joining the school choir this year?

Question 48

backup - first meaning

Accepted Answer

to back up = to make a copy of computer data

Example:

I make a habit of backing up my computer files every week.

Question 49

backup - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to back up = to support somebody

Example:

He was being bullied, so his friends came to back him up.

Question 50

backup - third meaning

Accepted Answer

to back up = to move backwards, especially in a vehicle

Example:

The vehicle started driving towards her, so she decided to back up and move out of the way.

Question 51

throw away

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to throw away = to dispose of something you no longer find useful in a waste bin, trash, etc.

Example:

I can't believe how much plastic we throw away! We need to look into plastic-free alternatives.

Question 52

dress up - first meaning

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to dress up = to wear formal clothes, or a costume for a special occasion

Example:

When attending a wedding, you are expected to dress up for the occasion.

Question 53

dress up - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to dress up = to dress (something) up - to present something in such a way that it appears better than it really is

Example:

I think they dressed up their financial situation.

Question 54

head back

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to head back = to go to a place where you've been before or where you started from

Example:

I'm exhausted! I think I'm going to head back home.

Question 55

beat up

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to beat up = to attack violently

Example:

The gang of thugs beat him up as he refused to give them money.

Question 56

end up

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to end up = to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected

Example:

If you commit a crime, you could end up in prison.

Question 57

bump into - first meaning

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to bump into = to meet someone unexpectedly

Example:

I bumped into Kim at the supermarket today.

Question 58

bump into - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to bump into = to collide with someone/something

Example:

I bumped into the lamppost and really hurt my head!

Question 59

work in - first meaning

Accepted Answer

to work in = to try to include something

Example:

How about trying to work a few more personal stories into your wedding speech?

Question 60

blow over

Accepted Answer

to blow over = to fade away without serious consequences

Example:

Don't stress too much - soon this will all blow over!

Question 61

fill in - first meaning

Accepted Answer

to fill in = to add personal information in the blank spaces of an official document

Example:

Please fill in this form and then wait over there!

Question 62

fill in - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to fill in = to do somebody’s job for a short time while they are not there

Example:

Richard couldn't make his work shift tonight, so I had to fill in.

Question 63

work out - first meaning

Accepted Answer

to work out = to plan or devise something in detail

Example:

We need to work out how we're going to make enough money to go on holiday.

Question 64

work out - second meaning

Accepted Answer

to work out = to train the body by physical exercise

Example:

In the mornings I work out at the gym.

2022-08

Phrasal verbs KL

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