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CAE Phrasal Verbs List 3

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  • Poor communication between departments can easily ________ major operational failures.
    lead to
  • All the hard work will eventually pay ___ if you stay consistent.
    off
  • The company plans to phase ___ outdated procedures over the next year.
    out
  • The rapid expansion of the company led ___ a serious shortage of qualified staff.
    to
  • Despite his confidence, no one could __________ exactly what his true intentions were.
    make out
  • I couldn’t quite make ___ what he was trying to imply in the meeting.
    out
  • His poor performance was _______ a lack of motivation rather than a lack of ability.
    put down to
  • It was difficult to ______ what he meant, as his explanation was vague and contradictory.
    make out
  • The real value of the project lies ___ its potential to improve social equality.
    in
  • Don’t _______ other people just to provoke a reaction.
    mess with
  • The region has long been ________ corruption and political instability.
    plagued by
  • He opted ___ stability instead of pursuing a high-risk opportunity abroad.
    for
  • His success was largely put ___ to discipline and consistency rather than talent.
    down
  • Many graduates are now choosing to __________ flexible careers rather than traditional corporate roles.
    opt for
  • The solution __________ meaningful dialogue and reform.
    lies in
  • Years of dedication and training finally _______ when she secured a senior leadership position.
    paid off
  • The lack of long-term planning eventually __________ serious structural problems in the organization.
    led to
  • She carefully _______ a candidate whose values aligned with the company’s vision.
    picked out
  • The company plans to __________ outdated technology in favor of more sustainable systems.
    phase out
  • She was constantly plagued ___ doubts about her own competence.
    by
  • Don’t mess ___ systems you don’t fully understand.
    with
  • He was carefully picking ___ the most suitable candidate for the role.
    out