Saturday, December 4, 2010

The Neverending Phrasal Verbs II

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
She missed many classes, now she has to run to catch up on with the lessons. / catch up on with
Meaning:
to become up to date

 Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
This is the result of our effort, we carried out our project and we got a promotion! / carry out 
Meaning:
to manage despite difficulties

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
She was so anxious to go to Iron Maiden's concert but it was called off due to the rain. / call off
Meaning:
to cancel 

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
He worked very hard and now he came out with a smart solution. / come out with
Meaning:  
to produce (answers, solution, ideas) 

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
I can't do without a computer, it's important to fulfill what I have to do today. / do without 
Meaning:  
manage without something that it's necessary or someone needs
 
Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
I know that you're bit down in the dumps, but drop by in my house later, huh? / drop by  
Meaning:  
to stop at a place briefly
* down in the dumps means that someone is sad or depressed.





 

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