Phrasal verbs Flashcards

1
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give reason or explanation for

A

account for

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2
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to withdraw from contest or commitment

A

back out

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3
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to use paricular idea or facts to make a decision

A

base on

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4
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to have tendency to do something

A

to be apt to

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5
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be attracted to

A

be drawn to

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6
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be very determined to achieve something

A

be bent on sth

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7
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impress someone greatly/ to defeat soundly

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blow away

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8
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make something (negative) happen

A

bring on

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9
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use success or achievement as a base for more success

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build on

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10
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perform a task

A

carry out

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11
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win or achieve large number of similar things

A

clock up

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12
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meet/find someone/something by chance//appear or sound in a specific way

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come across

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13
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beginning to understand something after a period of not understanding it

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dawn on sb

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14
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make use of skill/experience in order to do something

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draw on

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15
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withdraw from participation/membership

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drop out

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16
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use something, especially as a form of financial support, when everything else has failed

A

fall back on

17
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become friendly with someone//accept or support a plan or suggestion

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fall in with