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140 Phrasal Verbs!! VIII

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    Phrasal verbs starting with letter S
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  • The concert tickets __ __ within minutes. (=To sell all of something)
    sold out
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  • They __ __ on their road trip early in the morning. (=To start a journey)
    set off
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  • He was __ ___ his dance moves on the dance floor. (= To display one's abilities or possessions in a boastful way)
    showing off
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  • The team was ___ ___ of the playoffs after a series of losses. (= To exclude or prevent someone or something from entering or participating)
    shut out
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  • You'll need to ___ ___ to access your account. (= To register or enter a name or other information, usually in a written form.)
    sign in
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  • Have you __ __ for the cooking class yet? (= To register or enroll for something, often by signing a document.)
    signed up
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  • Let's just __ __ the porch and enjoy the view. (=To be seated and not doing anything)
    sit on
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  • Could you please __ __? I can't hear you. (= To say something louder or more clearly, especially when you are trying to be heard over other people or noise.)
    speak up
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  • The abbreviation "USA" __ ___ United States of America. (= To represent or symbolize something. It can also mean to tolerate or accept something.)
    stands for
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  • Her bright red dress made her __ __ in the crowd. (= To be noticeable or different from others in a positive way. It often implies being superior or impressive.)
    stand out
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  • It is important to __ __ __what you believe in. (= To defend or support someone or something, especially when they are being criticized or attacked)
    stand up for
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  • After everyone else had left the party, I __ __ to clean up. (=To remain in a place or situation after others have left. It implies being left alone or being unable to progress as quickly as others.)
    stayed behind
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  • The kids are __ __ too late tonight. (= To remain outside)
    staying out
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  • I'm going to __ __ at my friend's place tonight. (=To stay at someone's house overnight.)
    stay over
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  • We're going to __ __ in Paris on our way to Rome. (=to make a short visit somewhere on the way to another destination.)
    stop over
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