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FCE Complete Units 1 & 2 - Phrasal verbs and exp ...

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  • They __________, gambled with their reputations. (RISK)
    took a risk (to do something even though something bad may happen because of it)
  • He __________ his mother's side of the family. (AFTER)
    takes after (to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character)
  • All the children __________ in the Thanksgiving play. (PART)
    took part (to be involved in something)
  • Eventually you'll _________ the smells of the laboratory. (GET)
    get used to (to become familiar with something or someone)
  • I still haven't __________ fixing that tap. (ROUND)
    got round to (to do something that you have intended to do for a long time)
  • I always __________ you for good advice. (ON)
    rely on / depend on (to trust someone or something)
  • I didn't really __________ with his friends. (OFF)
    hit it off (to like someone and become friendly immediately)
  • When you live in a country you soon __________ the language. (UP)
    pick up (to learn a new skill by practising it rather than being taught it)
  • He'd always __________ to his uncle for his generous spirit. (looked)
    looked up (to admire and respect someone)
  • He left home after __________ with his parents. (OUT)
    falling out (to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them)
  • What time do we _________ tomorrow? (OFF)
    set off (to start on a trip)
  • Don't forget to __________ the equipment before setting up the experiment. (TRY)
    try out (to use something to discover if it works or if you like it)
  • __________, Dad. The train doesn't leave for another hour! (OUT)
    chill out (to relax completely, or not allow things to upset you)
  • Do you think that many people will _________ to the concert? (UP)
    turn up (arrive)
  • I first _________ ice skating when I was eight years old. (UP)
    took up (to start doing an activity for the first time)
  • She said that she wanted to __________ to her husband that she would spend more time with his family. (PROMISE)
    keep a promise (to do what you said you would do)
  • I'll __________ at mending your bike today. (GO)
    have a go (to try something)
  • When I think about my childhood, I _________ all the silly things I did. (BACK)
    look back at (to think about something in the past)
  • __________ for Anna while you're there! (LOOK)
    look out (to try to notice someone or something)
  • Industry groups say that the market will __________ itself. (SORT)
    sort this out (to deal in a satisfactory or successful way with a problem or situation)