PHRASAL VERBS

We've had a terrible season this year, almost every match has been _________ ________ due to the inclement weather.

It is said that despite the technological expertise of the ancient Egyptians, one thing they never __________ _________ ________ was the wheel, instead they dragged things across the sand.

The latest labour government has been ___________ ___________ reform on climate legislation, but the conservative party has been making it difficult to pass in the House of Commons.

Short videos like "reels" and "shorts" on social media platforms have really ___________ _________ in the last couple of years.

When Jane was travelling in Thailand she ________ _______ her scuba diving instructor. Their relationship was very short and messy, they broke up after just a couple of weeks.

After finding out that I had failed my driving test, my friends took me out for dinner and drinks to __________ me ___________.

After talking to James on the phone for an hour about his recent break up, I told him to _________ ________ and have a cup of tea, I figured it would be easier to have the conversation in person.

My New Year's resolution is to _______ chocolate and alcohol ______ of my diet.

I can always __________ ____________ Roger when I need him, he's the only one of my friends who actually does as he says!

Michael and Hannah wanted to move to Ecuador after finishing university, but they ________ __________ moving to Spain instead because they wanted to be closer to their families in the UK.

My aunt has been smoking since she was 13 years old, but after half a century of cigarette consumption she's finally decided to try to _______ _________ ________ the amount she smokes under doctor's orders.

When Sara was 20 she ___________ _________ a lot of money, a distant childless relative had died and he decided to leave her more than £40,000 in his will.

I was driving to my grandmother's house when my car ________ _________ , it turns out there was a problem with the fuel injection. It was expensive to get it fixed and it meant I missed seeing my grandmother.

Your name _________ _________ in conversation the other day when we were talking about who we think will get married first in our group of friends.

The detective ____________ ________ on the lead.

At last year's Halloween party Maureen _________ __________ as Captain Jack Sparrow.

I think you'll _________ __________ __________ Will, he's into the same stuff as you and he's a nice guy.

I was going through a photo album at my grandparents' house when I _________ _________ a picture of someone who I didn't recognise. My mum told me it was her uncle.

Despite years of friendship, all it took was one nasty comment towards a stranger for James and I to have an argument that led to us completely __________ __________.

My brother is so incredibly stubborn, it doesn't matter what we're arguing about, he never _________ ________.

Joseph and Yolanda have been living at a relative's house while  they've been having their bathroom ________ _________ the last couple of weeks.

"I didn't know you lived in this area, how long have you been living here?" "I've been here for a couple weeks, I live at the end of Chapel Street, at number 40. If you ever walk past you should ________ ________ and say hi!"

When travelling, a typical piece of advice is to ask at information desks to ________ ________ the most worthwhile things to do and see in an area.

The other weekend I ___________ __________ into Oliver on Newport high street, I was really surprised to see him.

I have to wake up really early tomorrow morning because I have to __________ my mum ________ at the airport at 7:30 am.   Her flight leaves at 9:25 am.

Keep calm and ___________ ___________.

Marcos had a really hard time living and working in London, he didn't speak very much English and worked alone, after a while he began to feel totally ________ ______ from society.

I was ____________ _____________ in Paris, but I went to an international school, that's why I speak French and English.

Going to university was a massive mistake, I wasn't ready for the workload, the distance from home, or the freedom to do whatever I wanted all day. I ________ _______ before Christmas!

Rachel and John were together for six years and it seemed like they had a perfect relationship, so I was really surprised to hear that they had __________ ___________.