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Phrasal Verbs with on and off

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  • My burnt toast ________ the alarm _______. (Made it ring)
    My burnt toast set the alarm off.
  • This lesson is boring. It's really ____________ on. (going too slowly)
    This lesson is boring. It's really dragging on.
  • Do you think working from home will __________ on? (become popular)
    Do you think working from home will catch on?
  • Would you like a cup of tea? I'll ________ the kettle on. (Fill it with water and turn it on)
    Would you like a cup of tea? I'll put the kettle on.
  • We've finally _________ off our mortgage. (We don't owe any more money)
    We've finally paid off our mortgage
  • You want me to run a marathon?! ________ it on! (I'm ready for it)
    You want me to run a marathon?! Bring it on!
  • I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please _________ on. (continue)
    I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please carry on.
  • We need to get this project finished. Let's ________ on. (Get working).
    We need to get this project finished. Let's crack on.
  • She never stops talking. She just _________ on and on!
    She never stops talking. She just goes on and on!
  • The match was ________ off. (It couldn't go ahead because the pitch was too wet)
    The match was rained off.
  • I took a tablet for my headache 3 hours ago, but I think it's _________ off. (stopped working)
    I took a tablet for my headache 3 hours ago, but I think it's worn off.
  • The fire alarm is ___________ off. (ringing)
    The fire alarm is going off.
  • His hair is dark brown, ____________ on black. (almost)
    His hair is dark brown, verging on black.
  • We'll come and ________ you _______ at the airport. (Wave goodbye)
    We'll come and see you off at the airport
  • I just can't get started on my homework. I keep _________ it off. (Saying I'll do it later)
    I just can't get started on my homework. I keep putting it off.
  • I've ____________ off chocolate. I just don't like eating it any more.
    I've gone off chocolate
  • We ______________ off the meal with coffee and mints. (ended)
    We finished off the meal with coffee and mints.
  • The strike has been ________ off. The boss agreed to a pay rise. (ended)
    The strike has been called off. The boss agreed to a pay rise.