Phrasal Verbs (Language II)
We have been travelling by car for a lot of time and also the car is very old. I think we should stop as the engine won't ____________ the strain. [stand up to] [stand down to] [stand in for]
The engine won't [stand up to] the stain.
stand up to: resist, bear stress.
As he hasn't got time to study, he decides to ___________ as captain of the team.
[step down] [step up] [come out]
He decides to [step down] as captain of the team.
Step down: resign - colloquial
He has __________ his training to prepare for the race.
[stepped up] [stepped down] [broke off]
He has [stepped up] his training to prepare for the race.
Step up: Increase