Phrasal Verbs

She's such a fragile person. I'm afraid she will break down when she hears the news.

We had been standing for so long that I just passed out!

I live in London so pop in if you're ever in the city.

The meeting was long and the room was very hot and stuffy. I thought I would drop off!

There's a fear that war may break out in the region at any time.

It's silly to fall out with your friends over a girl/boyfriend.

The subject of a pay rise will probably come up at the meeting.

Stop worrying. Don't let one bad result bring you down.

I'm afraid we'll have to call off the party because my husband is ill.

Her mother died when she was young so she was brought up by her father.

If you want to stay the night I can put you up in the spare room.

I'm depending on you so please don't let me down.

He made up a story about working late to his wife but really he was in the pub.

Ask Mary if you don't believe me, I'm sure she'll back me up.

The manager is still on holiday so we'll have to put off the meeting until next Wednesday.

They'll never believe you're American. Your accent will give you away immediately.

I think after you do up the flat it will look really nice.

The old fashioned look of the hotel probably puts people off.

The letters RAM stand for 'random access memory'.

I don't think he'll ever get over the shock of the accident.

I quite often run into friends in the street because I live in a small town.

I can't think of a way to get round the problem.

He expects to come into a lot of money from his grandfather's will.

My mother and I are very similar. I definitely take after her physically.

If they go back on their promise, I'll never forgive them.

I can't put up with that noise any longer. I'm going to have to complain.

There are some strange noises coming from her room. What on earth is she up to?

She's such a snob. She looks down on anyone who shops at Lidl.

After a month off college, it will take him a long time to catch up with the other students.

The sale of the house fell through when the bank refused to give them a mortgage.

His parents took him to the cinema to make up for missing the party.

Smell that milk! I think it's gone off.

I waited for half an hour but they didn't turn up.

Is there anything you would like to bring up at the meeting?

I'm going to see my friend off at the airport.

You should try the car out before you buy it.