Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Flashcards

He promised to ___ the money he had borrowed by Friday.

Answer: pay back

'Pay back' means to return money that was borrowed from someone.

The company decided to ___ production of the unpopular model.

Answer: cut back on

'Cut back on' means to reduce the amount or level of something.

What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

Answer: To reveal a secret

'Spill the beans' means to reveal secret or confidential information.

The children were ___ by their grandfather's fascinating stories.

Answer: drawn in

'Drawn in' means to be attracted to or captivated by something.

Which sentence uses 'get over' correctly?

Answer: All of the above are correct.

'Get over' can mean to recover from something or to physically cross an obstacle.

The manager asked us to ___ the report before submitting it to the client.

Answer: look over

'Look over' means to examine or review something carefully.

What does 'burn bridges' mean in 'Don't burn bridges when you leave a job'?

Answer: To permanently damage a relationship or opportunity

To 'burn bridges' means to permanently end a relationship or eliminate future opportunities.