FCE phrasal verbs 9-12 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

I can't (distinguish) what's written on that sign.

make out

First our company wanted to (employ) new staff, but at the last minute our HR manager (decided not to)

take on ..... backed out

You have to (reduce) the amount of chocolate you (consume) every day.

cut down on...... get through

I can't eat fish because it (causes) allergy.

brings on

The government is thinking of (implementing) a law to ban gambling

bringing in

The man ___ me ___ (deceive) completely and I didn’t guess that he wasn’t real

took in

Every month, I try to (save)a little money to save up for my holiday

put by

We don’t make a lot of money, but we (make do with) what I earn at the shop

get by on

We all went to the airport to (say goodbye) our relatives.

see off

This meat (produces) a horrible smell

gives off

Let’s not (quarrel) over such a small thing, I am sorry.

fall out

Mr Jones (suggested) a number of very interesting suggestions.

put forward

My mum (changed for earlier) my birthday party from the 21st to the 16th.

brought forward

I won’t ever (believe) your promises again.

fall for

We need to (go to) that room in order not to be caught

make for

How can I (compensate) the harm I’ve done to you?

make up for

I (found) an ancient coin when I was walking along the street

came across

Phil (is better than others) from the rest of us as he’s brilliant at languages.

stands out

Cloudy days really ___ me ____ (make upset).

get .. down

I have to tidy up as Harry is (visiting us) tonight.

coming round

You keep on (treating badly) other kids - it's bullying.

picking on

We have to (discuss) our plan one more time.

We have to think through our plan one more time.

The meeting was (cancelled) because the chief manager got ill.

called off

The robbers managed to (escape) with a million of pounds.

make off