Phrasal verbs #1. Flashcards
(24 cards)
To invite someone on a date
ask someone out
To support someone
Back someone up
To stop working
Break down
To start suddenly (about something undesirable)
Break out
A fire broke out in the building last night.
To end a relationship
Break up
To **cause **something to happen
Bring about
To make someone feel sad or depressed
Bring someone down
cancel
Call off
continuar
Carry on
To update news with someone
Catch up with
I need to catch up with my old friends.
To look at someone because you find them attractive
Check someone out
To find by chance (cruzarse, encontrarse)
Come across
I came across an old letter in my drawer.
To decrease or reduce
Come down
The prices have come down recently.
To face a challenge
Come up against
We came up against many obstacles in the project.
To become less angry or heated
Cool off
He needs to cool off before we continue the discussion.
To rely on someone
Count on somebody
You can count on me if you need help.
To hide a wrongdoing or mistake
Cover up
He tried to cover up his mistake but got caught.
To reduce the amount of something
Cut back on something
I need to cut back on sugar for my health.
To fasten; (abrochar)
Do up
Do up your coat before going outside.
To visit informally and unexpectedly
Drop in / Drop by
She dropped in to say hello.
I’ll drop by your office later.
To become completely dry
Dry out
The clothes dried out in the sun.
To take someone to a place and leave them there
Drop someone off
I dropped my kids off at school.
To accept and deal with a difficult reality
Face up to
You have to face up to your responsibilities.
To register at a hotel or airport
Check in
We checked in at the hotel at noon.
