PHRASAL & PREPS 1 (19/11/2020)

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Laura had a row with Paul last night. She told him to get............and never come back.

out

They sat down at the kitchen table to plan.........................the meal.

out

Mr. Brown tried ..................several cell phones before finding one entirely ............his taste.

out to

After the new manager takes......................next month, you can expect a lot of changes.

over

Jonathan has never got.................his wife's death in that car accident

over

Let's go and sign the agreement. I like to get these matters.............with.

over

You'll have to tell me the truth. Stop trying to pull the wool.................my eyes

over

I tried to get my point..........................to the judge, but she refused to listen

over/across

"Did you manage to ring New York?"- Yes, I got.......................at midnight.

through

Barbara's a nice girl but I don't think she's very bright. I just can't get ..............to her.

through

The only disagreement we had was what to do when we knocked the room...............

through

This lead...........................the criticism that the music they played was no longer relevant to today's South Africans.

to

We shall hold firmly.....................what has already been agreed.

to

We were lucky that the floodwater didn't get................................the second floor.

to

When you're depressed you should talk to people about what's troubling you, not keep it.................yourself

to

We complained ......................the landlord ...........................the condition of the house.

to about/over

Don't let these children get too wild. Keep them..............control

under

we are..........no obligation to change goods which are not purchased here.

under

After a week on the run, he gave himself ................to the police

up

Ann cut her hair in the bathroom, and she clogged the sink................with hair.

up

Do your coat.......................before going out. It's very cold outside.

up

He drank so much that he brought his dinner........................in the toilet.

up

He turned ...................for his appointment with the supervisor.

up

I need to talk to Jerry about his bad breath, but I'm nervous about bringing it ................

up

I think you're barking.....................the wrong tree by blaming Matt for the missing money.

up

If my dad finds out I had a party, I'll be...........................the creek

up

Just before closing, the barman asked the customers to drink...........................

up

I can't believe that my daughter would steal money from me. That awful boyfriend of hers must have put her..............................it.

up to

The rain seems to have set........................for the evening

in

Two months ago, I put ................. for a job as a dental receptionist.

in

I haven't been able to get..................touch..........Mr. Miller all day long.

in with

The workforce felt that they had been bullied.....................accepting the new contract by the management

into

They forced us.....................a ridiculous position..............arguing .............the matter.

into by about/over

She's convinced ................the justice of her case.

of

Withdrawal.............................government funding meant the South African National Orchestra had to disband.

of

Before logging..........................for the day, remember to copy your completed file to the backup disk

off

I didn't have a speech prepared. Everything I said was.......................the cuff

off

That stock I bought really paid.......................... It went up nearly 100 percent in only three months.

off

The legislature passed a tough new law designed to keep drunken drivers.................the streets.

off

The management has decided to lay.....................50 employees.

off

The trail to the top of the mountain starts........................level, but then it gets steeper and steeper

off

This lid is jammed on and I can't get it........................

off

It's important to start your day...................with a good breakfast

off/up

......................the whole, Flora was content with her life

on

According to a recent survey, most people are ....................good terms with their neighbors

on

Ann was released from prison and now she is ......................probation.

on

As Jerry was getting.................the train, he realized that he had forgotten his ticket.

on

Don't let the baby get...................the table- he might fall off.

on

Football fans went ..................the rampage in the centre of Norwich last night.

on

He attempted to get revenge ...................his enemy

on

I told you to stop. If you keep.................doing that, I'm going to get pissed off.

on

John had his light-hearted face...................again

on

The second draft was an improvement.......................the first

on

The students were slow to catch................, but gradually they began to understand

on

These steps have ice on them, so hang..............................to my arm.

on

I don't know why John insists ...........................blaming me.............all his troubles.

on for

Before he entered the deserted building, the detective got..................his pistol.

out

Everyone was eager to get a copy the day the book came.............

out

I hear that the car company is getting ....................a new model this year.

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I'm broke- do you think you could help me.............................till payday?

out

It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed......................

out

It's not my fault. Don't take it..........................on me.

out

Susan is.................far the best student in the class

by

Look! I'm sorry to butt...............but I think I can help.

in

There is a story going..............................that the P.M is going to resign

about/ around

My father was very active as a young man but he doesn't get..................very much now.

about/around

You really shouldn't boast............your success.................other people.

about/of to

She is.............suspicion. Nobody would ever suspect her.

above

It's like banging your head.................................a brick wall.

against

If he offered me a job sweeping out the theatre I'd jump..........it.

at

Don't let your enthusiasm carry you.......................

away

If you go outside to play, keep ....................from that pile of junk- it's full of broken glass

away

It often happens that a girl who in her early teens has been very close to her mother suddenly grows............................from her as she makes new friends and her horizons widen.

away

Jason always gets.......................with cheating in his math tests

away

Throwing........................all that junk in the garage made a lot more soon

away

She no longer hangs..........................from people. She is quite open and friendly now

back

That's rather unfair. You're hitting.................the belt.

below

....................the devil and the deep blue sea.

between

An orchestra's programme is usually dictated............................public tastes and the conductor's preferences.

by

In this season, most of the people in my area have gone...............with flu.

down

Will you keep your voices......................., please? I'm on the phone.

down

I understand you will be eligible.......................promotion soon

for

Most musicians spend their lives striving................................perfection.

for

Non-musicians are often surprised to discovered that orchestra members do not always have very much respect....................conductors

for

The tenant is liable........................damages

for

They headed...............Turkey the following day

for

The woman came.....................with her husband's finger prints

forward

Dan is so sad about what happened that he cant keep.................crying

from

There's no way we can prevent people..............talking....................this matter.

from about

I think it will be difficult to hide the truth.................them............very long.

from for

A capacity for growth is inherent...............all people

in

Her secret, all-devouring passion was reading- novels.....................particular

in

If everyone chips................., we can get the kitchen painted by noon

in

Listeners are invited to phone...............their questions to "Good evening programe" from six o'clock this evening.

in

The police have charged her......................driving without due care and attention.

with

When I went to the car rental office, they had already rented all the good cars, and they stuck me.........................a beat - up piece of junk

with

Why did you quarrel..............your friends...........such a small matter?

with about/over

You should try to cooperate........that organization..................everyway.

with in

Students often compete..........each other.........various school honors.

with/against for


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