Toefl Phrasal verbs 1
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mariajose81 on September 22, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 above all | most important |
| about to | To be almost ready to do something. |
| add up | be reasonable or logical or comprehensible |
| all at once | without warning |
| all of sudden | suddently |
| as a matter or fact | actually, in fact |
| as a rule | generally |
| at the drop of a hat | can be ready immediately |
| at ease | without strain or anxiety |
| back out of | withdraw an offer |
| back on | count on |
| be my guest | do what you want, feel free |
| be rusty | need practice |
| beats me | I have no Idea |
| better off | in an improved condition |
| bit off more that one can chew | take on more responsability that one can handle |
| bound to | sure to |
| break down | stop functioning |
| break in (on) | interrupt |
| break the ice | break through social barriers |
| break the news | give bad news |
| break up | end relationship or meeting |
| a breeze | something easy to do |
| bring out | cause to hapened |
| bring up | raise a child or Introduce a topic |
| brush up on | review, study or practice |
| bump into | meet unexpectly |
| by and large | generally, on the whole |
| by no means | not at all |
| call it a day | stop working for the day, go home |
| call off | cancel |
| call on | visit |
| calm down | relax |
| care for | take care of |
| catch on | understand |
| catch up (with) | go as fast as |
| check in (or into) | register |
| check out | leave a gitel, take material from library |
| cheer up | became cheerful |
| chip in | contrinute |
| clear up | clarify |
| come across | find, meet |
| come arround to | begin change one's opinion |
| come down with | become sick with |
| come up with | think an idea |
| cost an arm and a leg | be very expensive |
| count on | depend on |
| count out | eliminate |
| cut off | stop |
| cut out for | be qualified for |
| by heart | By memory |
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