Advanced Phrasal Verbs | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

After an hour, Mike ______ up. He couldn't fix the computer.

gave up (to surrender)

The stupid printer has ________ down again. It's not working!

broken down (when something stops working, usually a machine)

I agreed to _______ after Renee's dog while she is on holiday.

to look after (watch/care for)

"A: Can we start eating, mom?” B: “Sure, go ________."

go ahead (begin something, especially after making a promise to do so or asking permission)

Jenny hasn't smoked in 24 hrs but she's not sure how long she can keep it _____.

to keep up (continue something, usually something positive)

Janice pointed ______ a small error on the report's cover page that no one had noticed.

out

No one at the meeting brought ___ the issue of the failed project. They were too embarrassed.

up

At first, they didn't know who the girl was but she turned ___ to be a friend of Sarah.

turned out - (happen to be in the end)

Several of the students have _______ up with suggestions.

came up with (create) an idea

He is always talking ___ to his employees. They hate him.

talking down (Behave towards someone in a superior manner)

She turned _____ the job offer as the salary was too low.

turned down - Reject someone or something

Yesterday, Mark _____ out that his wife has been cheating on him.

found out - discover new information

The boys ran ___ of beer so they walked to the store to get some more.

ran out - to come to an end

"____ down, Mike. There's no need to yell."

calm down - synonym for relax

In your report you missed ___ an important piece of information.

missed out - overlook or leave out something, usually by accident.

He likes _____ off by driving his brand-new BMW to the office.

showing off - behaving with the intention of attracting people’s attention and making them admire you

If Atletico Madrid can ___ up the pressure on the opposition defence they might just win this game.

to keep up - continue to do something.

I know you’re lying. I can see ____ your lies!

to see through - recognise that something is not true or what someone is really like. You can also see through transparent items (window).

I ____ into an old friend on the way to the post office.I was very surprised to see her!

ran into - meet someone you know unexpectedly

These new neighbours are really winding me ___. They make so much noise!

winding me up - make someone angry or annoy them

He wanted to do the exam In August but I _____ out that most people would be on holiday then.

pointed out - draw attention to a fact

It took me weeks to get ___ the illness, but now I feel better.

to get over - start to feel happy or well again after something bad has happened to you.

I think she _____ up the whole story. She has a history of lying.

made up - invent something, like an excuse

I’ve decided to ____ up for French classes.

to sign up - Agree to do something, or to join a course or organisation

He was very popular, everyone took ___ Ted immediately.

to take to smone/smthing - like someone or some activity, usually after only a short time.

After eating at the restaurant, we all ___ up at John’s house.

ended up - eventually arrive somewhere or to get into a particular state.

You promised you would do it! I’m counting ___ you to be my best man.

counting on - rely on someone

The police have promised to ____ into the incident.

to look into - investigate

This situation is a real mess, we really need to ___ it out.

to sort out - find a solution to something

We came ____ your website after seeing a link.

come across (find something when you're not looking for it)

I’ve always looked ____ to my father. He's my role model.

up (admire)