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Sports Commentary Phrasal Verbs

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  • The match kicked off at 3pm. What does 'kick off' mean?
    Begin a match
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  • The fans had given up because the task was too difficult. What does 'give up' mean?
    Stop doing something difficult
  •  5
  • The team's defence was broken down by the superior attack. What does 'break down' mean?
    Dismantle, take apart
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  • He woke up and didn't know where he was. What does 'wake up' mean?
    Not be asleep any more
  •  5
  • He woke up and didn't know where he was. What does 'wake up' mean?
    Not be asleep any more
  •  5
  • I finally got back into the competition when I played an excellent third match. What does 'get back into' mean?
    Start being competitive again
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  • Her manager told her to cool down. What does 'cool down' mean?
    Relax
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  • Pepe was sent off for the third time this season. What does 'sent off' mean?
    Get a red card
  •  5
  • The striker put away the chance with conviction. What does 'put away' mean?
    Score an opportunity
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  • In the second half we hit back strongle. What does 'hit back' mean?
    To attack in response to another attack
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