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Activities Phrasal Verbs - Teens higher 2

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  • I want to take back my video game from Jerry so I can play it over the weekend.
    To take possession of something one had previously given, lent, or lost possession of to someone else.
  • He just wanted to put across his opinion.
    to cause to be understood or accepted
  • I took it on myself to print out some informational packets for the meeting since I knew it might be confusing for some people.
    To decide to do something even though it was not one's responsibility.
  • Come on, this is a party. Lighten up.
    be less serious and make an effort to be more relaxed and happy.
  • They cut off the electricity last week.
    same as cut
  • Some men would fall apart if their wives left them.
    to lose control of your emotions and become unable to deal with a difficult situation
  • We sent the invitations out last week, but no one has replied yet.
    distribute or dispatch something to numerous people or places.
  • Can someone catch me up on the latest developments?
    to give someone the latest news or information about something
  • I can't buy a car because I am saving up for college.
    to accumulate money in order to buy something
  • He was looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister.
    want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it.
  • my friend gave me hope that the forest would grow back.
    to begin growing again after being cut off or damaged
  • I vowed to stand by my wife, no matter what happened to us.
    To remain loyal to, committed to, or supportive of someone or something.
  • All the mines in this area were closed down in the 1980s.
    stop operating
  • Everyone burst out laughing.
    to begin to do something
  • She gulped down a mouthful of coffee
    quickly eat or drink it all by swallowing large quantities of it at once.
  • Why don’t you drop by for coffee some time?
    to make a short visit somewhere
  • I was going to go bungee jumping, but I chickened out.
    to decide not to do something because you are too frightened
  • My dad blew up (at me) when he saw the bill.
    to suddenly become very angry
  • Masked robbers broke in and made off with $8,000.
    steal it and take it away with you.
  • We ran across some old friends in the village.
    meet them or find them unexpectedly.
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