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CAE phrasal verbs - revision

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  • He bolted down / up his breakfast so he wouldn’t miss the train.
    down
  • I need to catch up on / with my emails after being away for a week.
    on
  • While traveling, he learned how to get around/ about the city using only public transport.
    about
  • Make sure you back off / up your files before updating the software.
    up
  • I found out / by the truth only after speaking to several people.
    out
  • He tried to cheer up / at his friend by sending a funny message.
    up
  • The technician will carry out / on the inspection tomorrow morning.
    out
  • The manager asked the assistant to draw up / off a new contract by Friday.
    up
  • They fell out with / for their neighbors over a parking dispute.
    with
  • He came across / over an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
    across
  • The visitor was nervous at first, but he soon came over / on as friendly and confident.
    over
  • She managed to get off / by on a very small salary during college.
    by
  • I’ve always got on / over with my coworkers, which makes the job easier.
    on
  • Despite the noise, she decided to carry on / out working late into the night.
    on
  • It took her months to get on / over the disappointment of failing the exam.
    over
  • The scientists hope their research will bring onto /about major changes in treatment.
    about
  • She finally caught on / up to how the system worked after several mistakes.
    on
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