PHRASAL VERBS
A Match 1-4 with a-d.
1. | back up | a) | the light |
2 | bring out | b) | important files |
3. | switch off | c) | of college |
4. | drop out | d) | a new magazine |
B Fill in the missing phrasal verbs.
set up | cut in | play up |
- The driver … sharply after overtaking the lorry.
- My computer is … .
- Do you know who … the company?
C Reread using phrasal verbs.
pull up | come up with | shut down |
- No one managed to think up any new ideas.
- Do you think the factory will close?
- The taxi came to a stop outside the station.
IDIOMS
A Match the idioms with their meanings.
1. | touch and go | a) | unsure |
2. | on the cards | b) | get married |
3. | tie the knot | c) | try |
4. | have a go | d) | likely |
B Complete the idioms.
- We’ll have to start again from … .
- Some people can memorize phrases just … .
- A golden … of learning is to practise regularly.
- It’s a safe … that I’ll forget some of these idioms.
- I couldn’t swim at the beginning of the course but now I’m getting … .