This PV means: "to persuade (someone), through logical argument, to agree with you or do something" We can't afford to lose such a valuable colleague. Can't we .......... with her not to resign?

This PV means: "to hide on a ship or plane with the aim of travelling for free" He had this romantic idea of ........ away on board a cruise ship and starting a new life for himself in Mexico.

This PV means: "to remove from somewhere quickly" The celebrity was whisked ........ from the theatre before the journalists had the chance to question her.

This PV means: "to give out" I've got this really irritating colleague at work who is always ........ out advice when it's not wanted.

This PV means: "to look for an argument" Are you in a bad mood? You've been _______ for an argument all day.

This PV means: "to tell somebody off" The teacher gave the boy a real dressing ........ for fighting in the playground.

This PV means: "to revise" I'm staying in tonight to swot ............ phrasal verbs before tomorrow's test.

This PV means: "to remove money from a source" He was suspended from work following allegations that he was ........ off money from the company accounts.

This PV means: "to avoid discussing something or deal with it in a trivial way" The spokesman for the Government tried to ______ over the poor opinion poll figures by claiming they were not representative.

This PV means: "to ask someone questions to find out their views "Why don't you speak to the boss and sound her ........ about the possibility of promotion.

This PV means: "to be given a job that you do not want" I got .......... with a load of extra work today because Frank was off sick.

This PV means: "to find the solution to a problem" Have you managed to figure ........ how to do Question 3 yet?

This PV means: "to become unnoticed" The army uniform is designed so that the soldiers ........ in with their surroundings.