CAE PHRASAL VERBS

Most phrasal verbs consist of two words, but a few consist of three words, which always stay together. Verb ask someone out ask around add up to something back something up Meaning invite on a date ask many people the same question equal reverse Example Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie. I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet. Your purchases add up to $205.32. You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out. My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job. The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence. We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party. Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm. The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had died. Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts. Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo. The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children. I need to break these shoes in before we run next week. The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death. My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America. The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking. The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking. I broke out in a rash after our camping trip. This sad music is bringing me down. My grandparents brought me up after my parents died.

back someone up

support

blow up blow something up break down

explode add air stop functioning (vehicle, machine)

break down

get upset

break something down break in break into something

divide into smaller parts force entry to a building enter forcibly wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new interrupt

break something in

break in

break up

end a relationship

break up

start laughing (informal)

break out break out in something bring someone down bring someone up

escape develop a skin condition make unhappy raise a child

bring something up

start talking about a subject

My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports. He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet. We called around but we weren't able to find the car part we needed. I called the company back but the offices were closed for the weekend. Jason called the wedding off because he wasn't in love with his fianc. The professor called on me for question 1. We called on you last night but you weren't home. Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in town. You are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car. I don't care for his behaviour. You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch up with Marty. We will get the hotel keys when we check in. You have to check out of the hotel before 11:00 AM. The company checks out all new employees.

bring something up

vomit

call around

phone many different places/people

call someone back

return a phone call

call something off call on someone call on someone call someone up

cancel ask for an answer or opinion visit someone phone

calm down not care for someone/something catch up check in check out check someone/something out check out someone/something cheer up cheer someone up chip in

relax after being angry

not like (formal)

get to the same point as someone else arrive and register at a hotel or airport leave a hotel

look at carefully, investigate

look at (informal) become happier make happier help

Check out the crazy hair on that guy! She cheered up when she heard the good news. I brought you some flowers to cheer you up. If everyone chips in we can get the kitchen painted by noon. Please clean up your bedroom before you go outside. I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet. The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough. My nephew came down with chicken pox this

clean something up

tidy, clean

come across something

find unexpectedly

come apart come down with something

separate become sick

weekend. come forward come from somewhere count on someone/something cross something out volunteer for a task or to give evidence originate in rely on The woman came forward with her husband's finger prints. The art of origami comes from Asia. I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out. Please cross out your old address and write your new one. My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods. We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm. Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle. The bus driver got angry when that car cut in. The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22C. The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured. The phone company cut off our phone because we didn't pay the bill. My grandparents cut my father off when he remarried. I cut this ad out of the newspaper. He's lucky to be alive. His shop was done over by a street gang. My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like my topic. It's time to do away with all of these old tax records. Do your coat up before you go outside. It's snowing! It's a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up. Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike. I might drop in/by/over for tea some time this week.

draw a line through

cut back on something

consume less

cut something down

make something fall to the ground

cut in cut in cut in

interrupt pull in too closely in front of another vehicle start operating (of an engine or electrical device) remove with something sharp

cut something off

cut something off

stop providing

cut someone off

take out of a will remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper) beat up, ransack (Br.E., informal)

cut something out

do someone/something over

do something over

do again (N.Amer.)

do away with something

discard

do something up dress up drop back

fasten, close wear nice clothing move back in a position/group

drop in/by/over

come without an appointment

drop someone/something off drop out eat out end up fall apart fall down fall out fall out figure something out

take someone/something somewhere and leave them/it there quit a class, school etc eat at a restaurant eventually reach/do/decide break into pieces fall to the ground separate from an interior (of hair, teeth) become loose and unattached understand, find the answer

I have to drop my sister off at work before I come over. I dropped out of Science because it was too difficult. I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's eat out. We ended up renting a movie instead of going to the theatre. My new dress fell apart in the washing machine. The picture that you hung up last night fell down this morning. The money must have fallen out of my pocket. His hair started to fall out when he was only 35. I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room. Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number. The form must be filled out in capital letters. I always fill the water jug up when it is empty. We don't know where he lives. How can we find out? We tried to keep the time of the party a secret, but Samantha found it out. I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen. I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along/on. My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair. We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week. Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests. We got back from our vacation last week. Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate. My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat.

fill something in fill something out fill something up find out

to write information in blanks (Br.E.) to write information in blanks (N.Amer.) fill to the top discover

find something out

discover

get something across/over

communicate, make understandable

get along/on

like each other

get around

have mobility

get away

go on a vacation

get away with something get back get something back

do without being noticed or punished return receive something you had before

get back at someone

retaliate, take revenge

get back into something get on something get over something get over something

become interested in something again step onto a vehicle recover from an illness, loss, difficulty overcome a problem finally find time to do (N.Amer.: get around to something) meet (usually for social reasons) get out of bed stand reveal hidden information about someone take the bride to the altar ruin a secret give something to someone for free return a borrowed item

I finally got back into my novel and finished it. We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus. I just got over the flu and now my sister has it. The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations. I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards. Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend. I got up early today to study for my exam. You should get up and give the elderly man your seat. His wife gave him away to the police. My father gave me away at my wedding. My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident. The library was giving away old books on Friday. I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game. My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in. They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store. I am giving up smoking as of January 1st. My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up. My brother tried to go after the thief in his car. I went after my dream and now I am a published writer. We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight. Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold. I have to go back home and get my lunch. We're going out for dinner tonight. Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter.

get round to something get together get up get up give someone away give someone away give something away give something away give something back

give in

reluctantly stop fighting or arguing

give something out give something up give up go after someone go after something

give to many people (usually at no cost) quit a habit stop trying follow someone try to achieve something

go against someone go ahead go back go out go out with someone

compete, oppose start, proceed return to a place leave home to go on a social event date

go over something

review

Please go over your answers before you submit your test. I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two. When I was young, we went without winter boots. My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools. My roses grew back this summer. When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman. Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones. This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year. I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin. I have to hand in my essay by Friday. We will hand out the invitations at the door. The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons. Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon. Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes! Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place. He didn't say goodbye before he hung up. I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park. Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral. Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department. Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside. A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning. Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil. We kept our relationship from our parents for two

go over go without something grow apart grow back grow up grow out of something

visit someone nearby suffer lack or deprivation stop being friends over time regrow become an adult get too big for

grow into something

grow big enough to fit

hand something down hand something in hand something out hand something over hang in hang on hang out hang up hold someone/something back hold something back

give something used to someone else submit to distribute to a group of people give (usually unwillingly) stay positive (N.Amer., informal) wait a short time (informal) spend time relaxing (informal) end a phone call prevent from doing/going

hide an emotion

hold on hold onto someone/something hold someone/somethingup keep on doing something keep something from

wait a short time

hold firmly using your hands or arms

rob continue doing not tell

someone keep someone/something out keep something up stop from entering

years. Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room. If you keep those results up you will get into a great college. I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time. Can you let the cat in before you go to school? I have to look after my sick grandmother. Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me. I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding. I'm looking forward to the Christmas break. We are going to look into the price of snowboards today. Look out! That car's going to hit you! Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail. Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes? We can look her phone number up on the Internet. My little sister has always looked up to me. Josie made up a story about about why we were late. We were angry last night, but we made up at breakfast. My sisters made me up for my graduation party. I mixed up the twins' names again! His uncle passed away last night after a long illness. It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out. The professor passed the textbooks out before class.

continue at the same rate

let someone down let someone in look after someone/something look down on someone look for someone/something look forward to something look into something look out look out for someone/something look something over look something up look up to someone make something up

fail to support or help, disappoint allow to enter take care of

think less of, consider inferior

try to find be excited about the future investigate be careful, vigilant, and take notice be especially vigilant for check, examine search and find information in a reference book or database have a lot of respect for invent, lie about something

make up make someone up mix something up pass away

forgive each other apply cosmetics to confuse two or more things die

pass out

faint

pass something out

give the same thing to many people

pass something up pay someone back

decline (usually something good) return owed money

I passed up the job because I am afraid of change. Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday. That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother. I picked out three sweaters for you to try on. I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by. You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter. The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short. We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane. The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived. I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives. I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car. Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party. I ran into an old school-friend at the mall. I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway. Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show. The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days. We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap. My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp. Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company. The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera. I want to shop around a little before I decide on

pay for something pick something out point someone/something out put something down

be punished for doing something bad choose indicate with your finger put what you are holding on a surface or floor insult, make someone feel stupid

put someone down

put something off

postpone

put something out

extinguish

put something together put up with someone/something put something on run into someone/something run over someone/something run over/through something run away

assemble

tolerate

put clothing/accessories on your body

meet unexpectedly

drive a vehicle over a person or thing

rehearse, review

leave unexpectedly, escape

run out

have none left

send something back

return (usually by mail)

set something up

arrange, organize

set someone up shop around

trick, trap compare prices

these boots. show off act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully) stay somewhere for the night (informal) He always shows off on his skateboard You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home. We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month. You will lose weight if you stick to the diet. The light's too bright. Could you switch it off. We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio. I take after my mother. We are both impatient. He took the car brakes apart and found the problem. I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work. My plane takes off in five minutes. Take off your socks and shoes and come in the lake! Can you take the garbage out to the street for me? My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie. I tore up my ex-boyfriend's letters and gave them back to him. When I think back on my youth, I wish I had studied harder. I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision. We threw our old furniture away when we won the lottery. Please turn the TV down while the guests are here. I turned the job down because I don't want to move. Your mother wants you to turn the TV off and come for dinner. It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights on.

sleep over

sort something out

organize, resolve a problem continue doing something, limit yourself to one particular thing stop the energy flow, turn off start the energy flow, turn on resemble a family member purposely break into pieces

stick to something switch something off switch something on take after someone take something apart

take something back take off take something off take something out take someone out

return an item start to fly remove something (usually clothing) remove from a place or thing pay for someone to go somewhere with you

tear something up

rip into pieces

think back

remember (often + to, sometimes + on)

think something over

consider

throw something away

dispose of decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc) refuse

turn something down

turn something down

turn something off turn something on

stop the energy flow, switch off start the energy, switch on

turn something up

increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc) appear suddenly

Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song. Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood. I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit. I am going to try this new brand of detergent out. The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more. We have to wake up early for work on Monday. You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace. I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run. Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party. I work out at the gym three times a week. Our plan worked out fine. We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house.

turn up

try something on try something out use something up wake up warm someone/something up warm up

sample clothing test finish the supply stop sleeping increase the temperature

prepare body for exercise

wear off work out work out work something out

fade away exercise be successful make a calculation

Phrasal Verb A abide by account for add up advise against agree with aim at allow for answer back appeal to apply for

Meaning respect or obey. (the law, a decision, a rule) explain, give a reason make sense, seem reasonable recommend not doing something have the same opinion as somebody else. point something in the direction of a target take into consideration, include in a calculation reply rudely 1) plead or make an earnest request 2) be attractive or interesting make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.)

Example If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules. I hope you can account for the money you spent! Her story just doesn't add up. The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads. I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too. The policeman aimed his gun at the hijacker. You'd better leave early to allow for traffic jams. Don't answer back your mother! 1) The organizers appealed to the crowd to stay calm. 2) A trekking holiday doesn't appeal to me. He applied for the job he saw advertised in the newspaper.

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avail (oneself) of

take advantage of something (an opportunity)

When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares.

B back away back down

move backwards, in fear or dislike withdraw, concede defeat 1) give support or encouragement 2) make a copy of (file, program, etc.) 1) pay money to secure someone's release 2) rescue from financial difficulties

When he saw the dog, he backed away. Local authorities backed down on their plans to demolish the building. 1) If I tell the boss we've got too much work, will you back me up? 2) It is recommended to back up all files in a secure location. 1) When he was arrested, his family refused to bail him out. 2) The government bailed out the bank.

back up

bail out bank on beef up black out block off

base your hopes on someone/something Don't forget the date. I'm banking on your help. improve, make more substantial faint, lose consciousness Separate using a barrier. 1) explode; 2) be destroyed by an explosion be summarized as start a computer by loading an operating system or program. escape from captivity 1) go out of order, cease to function 2) lose control of one's emotions enter by force start suddenly escape from a place by force come to an end (marriage, relationship) raise (a child) improve, refresh one's knowledge of something meet by accident or unexpectedly He beefed up his presentation with diagrams and statistics. When he fell off the horse he blacked out. The area was blocked off during the demonstration. 1) The terrorists said the bomb would blow up at 9 o'clock. 2) The car blew up but luckily there was nobody in it. The problem boils down to a lack of money. Just give my a few minutes to boot up the computer. A few horses broke away from the paddock. 1) John's car broke down so he had to take the bus. 2) The parents broke down when they heard the bad news. Burglars broke into the house around midnight. Rioting broke out as a result of the strike. Three prisoners broke out of jail. After her marriage broke up, Emma went to live in London. She stopped working in order to bring up her children. Mary had to brush up on her Spanish before going to South America.

blow up

boil down to boot up break away

break down

break into break out break out of break up bring up brush up on bump into burn out butt in (on sthg)

Pedro bumped into his English teacher at the supermarket. 1) The fuse has burnt out. 1) stop (something) working 2) Tom will burn himself out if he doesn't slow 2) become exhausted from over-working down. interrupt impolitely It's rude to butt in on a conversation like that!

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C call back call off call on/upon sby calm down carry on carry out

return a phone call cancel formally invite or request become more relaxed, less angry or upset continue 1) do something as specified (a plan, an order, a threat) 2) perform or conduct (test, experiment) postpone until later register at a hotel or airport 1) pay one's bill and leave (a hotel) 2) investigate refuse to speak act strictly to prevent something stop operating (company, restaurant, cinema). 1) find by chance 2) appear, seem, make an impression present oneself be faced with or opposed by 1) stop working 2) stop or fall asleep (from exhaustion) rely or depend on (for help) remove by drawing a line through reduce in number or size 1) remove using scissors 2) stop doing something

I'll call you back as soon as possible. The meeting was called off because of the strike. I now call upon the President to address the assembly. He was angry at first but he eventually calmed down. He carried on gardening in spite of the rain. 1) The plan was carried out to perfection. 2) Tests are carried out to determine the efficiency of a new drug. As regards holidays, can you carry over any days from one year to the next? For security reasons you have to check in two hours before your flight. 1) Is Mr. Blair still at the hotel? No, he checked out this morning. 2) I don't know if the address is still valid. I'll check it out. When the teacher arrived she clammed up. The government has decided to clamp down on smoking in public places. When the factory closed down, the employees lost their jobs. 1) Julie came across some photographs of her grandparents in the attic. 2) The candidate came across as a dynamic person during the interview. The police have asked any witnesses to come forward. The project came up against a lot of criticism. 1) The car conked out on the motorway. 2) He was so exhausted, he conked out in front of the TV. I'm counting on the taxi driver to find the theatre. In some exercises, you are asked to cross out the incorrect word. The doctor told him to cut down on cigarettes. 1) She cut out a picture in a magazine. 2) I'm going to cut out eating between meals.

carry over check in

check out

clam up clamp down on close down

come across

come forward come up against conk out count on cross out cut down on cut out

D deal with die down

handle, take care of (problem, situation) calm down, become less strong

The manager is good at dealing with difficult customers. When the applause died down, she started to sing.

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do without drag on draw up dress up drop in drop off drop out

manage without last longer than expected write (contract, agreement, document) 1) wear elegant clothes 2) disguise oneself visit, usually on the way somewhere 1) deliver someone or something 2) fall asleep leave school without finishing

The shops are closed so we'll have to do without sugar. We expected a short speech but it dragged on and on! An agreement was drawn up and signed by the two parties. 1) Do people dress up to go to the opera in your country? 2) Children love to dress up at Halloween. I sometimes drop in to see my grandparents on my way home from school. 1) I'll drop you off at the bus stop if you like. 2) Granddad often drops off in front of the TV. She decided to go to art school then dropped out after the first term.

E ease off end in end up even out

reduce, become less severe or slow down (pain, traffic, work) finish in a certain way; result in finally reach a state, place or action 1) eliminate differences of opinion. 2) become level or regular

After Christmas the workload generally eases off. Their marriage ended in divorce. If he continues his misconduct he'll end up in prison. 1) After a long discussion they managed to even out their differences. 2) The road was evened out to make it safer.

F fall through figure out fill out find out focus on figure out

fail; doesn't happen understand, find the answer complete (a form/an application) discover or obtain information concentrate on something understand; find a solution

Our planned boat trip fell through because of the storm. I'm trying to figure out how to assemble the bookshelves. Please fill out the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible. I'm going to call the cinema to find out what time the film starts. The advertising campaign will focus on the quality of the product. We'll have to figure out a way to deliver the goods faster.

G get along (with) get at get away get by get in get into (+noun)

be on good terms; work well with imply escape manage to cope or to survive enter enter

I get along (well) with my mother-in-law. What exactly are you trying to get at? The robbers got away in a black car. It's difficult to get by on a low salary. How did the burglar get in? How did the burglar get into the house?

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get off get on get on with (something) get on (well) with (somebody) get out get out of (+noun) get out of get over get rid of get together get up give up go through grow up

1) leave (bus, train, plane) 2) remove board (bus, train, plane) continue to do; make progress have a good relationship with leave leave avoid doing something recover from (illness, disappointment) eliminate meet each other rise, leave bed stop doing something experience

1) You should get off the bus at Trafalgar Square. 2) She can't get the stain off her sweater. You can pay when you get on the bus. Be quiet and get on with your homework. I get on very well with my colleagues. How did he get out? How did he get out of the house? Some husbands manage to get out of doing any housework. My grandmother had pneumonia but she got over it. It's difficult to get rid of old habits. Let's get together for lunch on day. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. Sarah gave up smoking 5 years ago. Pete went through a lot of pain after the accident.

spend one's childhood; develop; become He grew up in a small village in the mountains. an adult

H hand in hand out hang out hang up hit at hit back hit on/upon

submit (report, homework) distribute spend time in a particular place, or with a group of friends end a phone conversation aim a blow at retaliate; reply to an attack find unexpectedly or by inspiration -wait -grip tightly be quick, act speedily

All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month. Samples will be handed out at the end of the demonstration. Where does he hang out these days? Who does he hang out with? "Don't hang up. I haven't finished yet." He hit at the wasp with the newspaper. When he was attacked by the others, the boy hit back. She hit upon an idea for her new collection. - 'Hold on please. I'll put you through to Mr. Brown." - She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge. Hurry up! We'll miss the bus.

hold on

hurry up

I iron out

resolve by discussion, eliminate differences

The meeting tomorrow will be an opportunity to iron out difficulties.

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J join in

participate -engage in, become a member of - meet and unite with take quick notes

She was too shy to join in the game. - John was in the Army and Tom joined up as soon as he left school. - The two groups of tourists joined up at the hotel. I jotted down the address while watching the programme on TV.

join up

jot down

K keep on keep up with kick off

continue doing something stay at the same level as someone or something begin, start

It told him to be quiet but he kept on making noise. Bill walks so fast it's difficult to keep up with him. The football match kicked off at 3 o'clock.

L leave out let down look after look ahead look down on look on look for look forward to look up to

omit, not mention disappoint take care of think of the future consider as inferior be a spectator at an event try to find something await or anticipate with pleasure admire

The child's name was left out of the report. You promised to come to the party, so don't let me down! A babysitter looks after the children when they go out. It's time to forget the past and look ahead. He tends to look down on anyone who is not successful. Billy didn't take part in the fight. He just looked on. Jane went to the shops to look for a pair of shoes. I look forward to seeing you soon. He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked up to him.

M make fun of make up mix up move in move out

laugh at/ make jokes about invent (excuse, story) mistake one thing or person for another arrive in a new home or office leave your home/office for another one.

The old lady dresses so strangely that the kids make fun of her. Some employees make up excuses when they arrive late for work. I don't know my neighbours' names yet. I keep mixing them up. You've bought a new house? When are you moving in?. My neighbour is leaving. He's moving out next Saturday.

N nod off

fall asleep

My grandfather often nods off in front of the television.

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note down

write something

I'll call the station and note down the departure times.

O opt out own up

leave a system or decide not to participate admit or confess something

I enjoy tennis but I'm so busy I had to opt out of the tournament. The boy owned up. He said he kicked the ball through the window.

P pass away pass out pay back put off put on put out put up pick up point out

die faint reimburse postpone, arrange a later date turn on, switch on extinguish accommodate, give somebody a bed collect somebody indicate/direct attention to something

The old lady passed away peacefully. She passed out when she heard the bad news. I'll lend you 20 provided you pay me back before the end of the week. The meeting was put off because of the strike. Could you put on the light please? It took a long time to put out the fire. We can put you up if you'd like to come for a week-end. I'll pick you up at the station when you arrive. She pointed out the mistake.

R rely on rule out run away run into run out of

count on, depend on, trust eliminate escape from a place or suddenly leave meet by accident or unexpectedly (also: bump into) have no more of something.

Don't worry. You can rely on me. I can keep a secret. The police ruled out political motives. He ran away from home at the age of fourteen. Sophie ran into Maria at the shopping centre. What a nuisance! We've run out of coffee.

S set off set up shop around show off show up shut up (impolite)

start a journey; start a business compare prices brag or want to be admired appear/arrive be silent, stop talking

Early Saturday morning we set off for the ski slopes . She set up her own company 10 years ago. It's always wise to shop around before buying anything. There's David showing off in his new sports car! We expected David to come but he didn't show up. Oh shut up, you idiot!

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sit down stand up stick up for

take a seat rise from a sitting position defend

Please come in and sit down. The pupils stood up when the headmaster arrived. It's important to stick up for one's principles.

T take after take care of take off take on take out tell off think over try on turn down

resemble, in appearance or character look after leave the ground hire or engage staff remove; extract reprimand/criticize severely consider wear something to see if it suits or fits refuse

Jamie really takes after his dad. I'll take care of your plants while you're away. The plane took off at 6 a.m. Business is good so the company is taking on extra staff. She took out a pen to note the address. The teacher told her off for not doing her homework. I'll have to think over the proposal before I decide. I'm not sure about the size. Can I try it on? I couldn't turn down an offer like that!

U use up

finish a product (so that there's none left) The kids have used up all the toothpaste.

V vouch for

express confidence in, or guarantee something

You can give the keys to Andy. I can vouch for him.

W watch out wear out work out wipe off

be careful 1) become unusable 2) become very tired 1) do physical exercise 2) find a solution or calculate something clean (board, table).

Watch out! There's a car coming. 1) Julie wore out her shoes visiting the city. 2) At the end of the day Julie was worn out. 1) I work out twice a week at the gym club. 2) It's expensive but I haven't worked out the exact cost yet. The teacher asked Lee to wipe off the board.

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