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Business Phrasal Verbs B2

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    Phrasal verbs using take, come, go, get, put that are often used in business English
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. We (accept) too much work this month.
    have taken on / took on
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. Please (write) some notes about this meeting.
    take down
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. We are planning (obtain) a bank loan to expand into another city.
    to take out
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. Microsoft (get control of) their company last year.
    took over
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. They managed (survive) the recession.
    to come through
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. I (discover) an accounting error while reviewing our expenses.
    have come across / came across
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. Steve (inherited) a lot of money from his uncle, so he has decided to quit his job.
    has come into / came into
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. John (receive) a lot of pressure to resign as CEO and did so last month.
    came under
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. First she presented the expenses, and then she (proceed) to talk about profits..
    went on to
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. We always (check) all the details before signing a contract.
    go over
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. At first he liked the new job, but he (start to dislike) it when he realized how much overtime was involved.
    went off
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. I don't like option A, so I (choose) option B.
    will go for / go for
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. We (avoid) the problem in the end.
    got round/around / have got round/around
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. I hate (become involved in) arguments!
    getting into
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. I need (complete) this paperwork before the end of the day.
    to get through
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  • Replace the verb in (brackets) with a phrasal verb of similar meaning using take, come, go, get, or put in the appropriate form. We (have a good relationship) well so far.
    get on
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