Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 16

Welcome to Set 16 (verbs 1501–1600)! Practice 50 phrasal verbs with this quiz for EFL students. Select the correct verb, review feedback, and track progress. View all 100 verbs below.

Quiz: Phrasal Verbs Set 16

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Bank on

Definition: To rely or depend.

Example: “I’m banking on your help.”

Blurt out

Definition: To say suddenly.

Example: “She blurted out the secret.”

Branch out

Definition: To diversify or expand.

Example: “Branch out into new markets.”

Breeze through

Definition: To complete easily.

Example: “She breezed through the test.”

Bubble up

Definition: To emerge or rise.

Example: “Ideas began to bubble up.”

Bud up

Definition: To become friendly.

Example: “Bud up with your teammate.”

Bulk up

Definition: To gain muscle or size.

Example: “He’s bulking up for the match.”

Burn out

Definition: To exhaust or overwork.

Example: “Don’t burn out from stress.”

Butt in

Definition: To interrupt rudely.

Example: “Don’t butt in on their talk.”

Call around

Definition: To contact multiple people.

Example: “Call around for quotes.”

Camp out

Definition: To stay or wait.

Example: “Camp out for tickets.”

Carve out

Definition: To create or reserve.

Example: “Carve out some time.”

Cash in

Definition: To profit or redeem.

Example: “Cash in your rewards.”

Cave in

Definition: To collapse or yield.

Example: “Don’t cave in to pressure.”

Chill out

Definition: To relax or calm.

Example: “Just chill out tonight.”

Chip in

Definition: To contribute or interrupt.

Example: “Chip in for the gift.”

Choke up

Definition: To become emotional.

Example: “She choked up during the speech.”

Churn out

Definition: To produce rapidly.

Example: “Churn out new content.”

Clamp down

Definition: To enforce strictly.

Example: “Clamp down on rules.”

Clear out

Definition: To remove or leave.

Example: “Clear out the clutter.”

Clock in

Definition: To start work.

Example: “Clock in at 9 AM.”

Close down

Definition: To shut or end.

Example: “The shop closed down.”

Cloud over

Definition: To become gloomy.

Example: “The sky clouded over.”

Come up

Definition: To arise or approach.

Example: “An issue came up.”

Cool off

Definition: To calm or decrease.

Example: “Cool off after the argument.”

Cozy up

Definition: To get comfortable or close.

Example: “Cozy up by the fire.”

Crank up

Definition: To increase or start.

Example: “Crank up the volume.”

Crop up

Definition: To appear unexpectedly.

Example: “Problems keep cropping up.”

Cross out

Definition: To cancel or remove.

Example: “Cross out the error.”

Cut back

Definition: To reduce or limit.

Example: “Cut back on expenses.”

Damp down

Definition: To suppress or reduce.

Example: “Damp down the fire.”

Dash off

Definition: To leave or write quickly.

Example: “Dash off a note.”

Dawn on

Definition: To realize or understand.

Example: “It dawned on me later.”

Die out

Definition: To disappear or extinct.

Example: “The tradition died out.”

Dig in

Definition: To start or resist.

Example: “Dig in to the meal.”

Dip into

Definition: To use or explore.

Example: “Dip into your savings.”

Doze off

Definition: To fall asleep lightly.

Example: “He dozed off in class.”

Drift off

Definition: To fall asleep or wander.

Example: “She drifted off during the talk.”

Drop by

Definition: To visit briefly.

Example: “Drop by my place.”

Drum up

Definition: To generate or gather.

Example: “Drum up some support.”

Dry up

Definition: To deplete or stop.

Example: “The funds dried up.”

Eat away

Definition: To erode or consume.

Example: “Rust ate away the metal.”

Eke out

Definition: To stretch or conserve.

Example: “Eke out the supplies.”

Fade away

Definition: To diminish or vanish.

Example: “The sound faded away.”

Fall back

Definition: To retreat or rely.

Example: “Fall back on savings.”

Fall out

Definition: To quarrel or happen.

Example: “They fell out over money.”

Fizzle out

Definition: To fail or weaken.

Example: “The party fizzled out.”

Flake out

Definition: To cancel or collapse.

Example: “He flaked out on plans.”

Flip out

Definition: To become excited or angry.

Example: “She flipped out over the news.”

Fool around

Definition: To waste time or flirt.

Example: “Stop fooling around.”

Freak out

Definition: To panic or overreact.

Example: “Don’t freak out about the test.”

Get ahead

Definition: To succeed or progress.

Example: “Work hard to get ahead.”

Get away

Definition: To escape or vacation.

Example: “Get away for the weekend.”

Get back

Definition: To return or retaliate.

Example: “Get back home by 10.”

Get over

Definition: To recover or overcome.

Example: “Get over the breakup.”

Give out

Definition: To distribute or fail.

Example: “Give out the pamphlets.”

Go ahead

Definition: To proceed or start.

Example: “Go ahead with the plan.”

Go off

Definition: To explode or dislike.

Example: “The alarm went off.”

Go over

Definition: To review or succeed.

Example: “Go over the notes.”

Go under

Definition: To fail or sink.

Example: “The business went under.”

Grow up

Definition: To mature or develop.

Example: “Kids grow up so fast.”

Hang on

Definition: To wait or hold.

Example: “Hang on a second.”

Head off

Definition: To leave or prevent.

Example: “Head off the problem.”

Hold off

Definition: To delay or resist.

Example: “Hold off on deciding.”

Hook up

Definition: To connect or meet.

Example: “Hook up the speakers.”

Hush up

Definition: To silence or conceal.

Example: “Hush up the scandal.”

Iron out

Definition: To resolve or smooth.

Example: “Iron out the issues.”

Jack up

Definition: To raise or increase.

Example: “Jack up the prices.”

Jam up

Definition: To block or congest.

Example: “Traffic jammed up.”

Joke around

Definition: To tease or play.

Example: “Stop joking around.”

Jolt out

Definition: To shock or awaken.

Example: “The noise jolted me out.”

Jump off

Definition: To start or leap.

Example: “The event jumped off well.”

Keep away

Definition: To avoid or distance.

Example: “Keep away from danger.”

Kick off

Definition: To start or remove.

Example: “Kick off the meeting.”

Knock off

Definition: To stop or copy.

Example: “Knock off work early.”

Lace up

Definition: To tie or prepare.

Example: “Lace up your shoes.”

Lay out

Definition: To arrange or spend.

Example: “Lay out the plan.”

Lead on

Definition: To mislead or encourage.

Example: “Don’t lead her on.”

Lean back

Definition: To relax or recline.

Example: “Lean back and rest.”

Let off

Definition: To excuse or release.

Example: “Let off with a warning.”

Lie back

Definition: To relax or recline.

Example: “Lie back and enjoy.”

Light up

Definition: To illuminate or excite.

Example: “Her smile lights up.”

Line out

Definition: To plan or eliminate.

Example: “Line out the strategy.”

Live down

Definition: To overcome embarrassment.

Example: “Live down the mistake.”

Lock in

Definition: To secure or commit.

Example: “Lock in the rate.”

Log in

Definition: To access or enter.

Example: “Log in to the system.”

Look forward

Definition: To anticipate eagerly.

Example: “Look forward to the trip.”

Lose out

Definition: To miss or fail.

Example: “Don’t lose out on the deal.”

Luck into

Definition: To gain by chance.

Example: “She lucked into a job.”

Make off

Definition: To escape or steal.

Example: “The thief made off.”

Mark down

Definition: To reduce or note.

Example: “Mark down the price.”

Melt away

Definition: To disappear or dissolve.

Example: “Her fears melted away.”

Miss out

Definition: To fail to experience.

Example: “Don’t miss out on fun.”

Mix in

Definition: To blend or socialize.

Example: “Mix in with the crowd.”

Muddle through

Definition: To manage despite confusion.

Example: “We muddled through the task.”

Nail down

Definition: To finalize or secure.

Example: “Nail down the details.”

Narrow in

Definition: To focus or approach.

Example: “Narrow in on the target.”

Nod off

Definition: To fall asleep.

Example: “He nodded off on the couch.”

Opt in

Definition: To choose to participate.

Example: “Opt in for the program.”

Pack in

Definition: To attract or stop.

Example: “The show packed in crowds.”

Pair up

Definition: To partner or match.

Example: “Pair up for the game.”

Pass up

Definition: To decline or miss.

Example: “Don’t pass up the chance.”

Pat down

Definition: To search or smooth.

Example: “Pat down the suspect.”

Peel away

Definition: To separate or leave.

Example: “The cars peeled away.”

Pep up

Definition: To energize or cheer.

Example: “Pep up the team.”

Pick off

Definition: To target or remove.

Example: “Pick off the opponents.”

Pile up

Definition: To accumulate or crash.

Example: “Work is piling up.”

Pin down

Definition: To specify or restrain.

Example: “Pin down the issue.”

Pipe down

Definition: To quiet or reduce.

Example: “Pipe down, please.”

Pitch in

Definition: To contribute or help.

Example: “Pitch in with the chores.”

Play down

Definition: To minimize or reduce.

Example: “Play down the risks.”

Pop off

Definition: To speak boldly or leave.

Example: “She popped off at the meeting.”

Pop up

Definition: To appear suddenly.

Example: “Issues keep popping up.”

Press on

Definition: To continue or persist.

Example: “Press on with the task.”

Pull away

Definition: To move ahead or withdraw.

Example: “The car pulled away.”

Pull up

Definition: To stop or improve.

Example: “Pull up your grades.”

Pump out

Definition: To produce or remove.

Example: “Pump out new songs.”

Put away

Definition: To store or consume.

Example: “Put away the dishes.”

Put in

Definition: To invest or insert.

Example: “Put in some effort.”

Put up

Definition: To accommodate or erect.

Example: “Put up a tent.”

Rake in

Definition: To earn or collect.

Example: “Rake in the profits.”

Ramp up

Definition: To increase or intensify.

Example: “Ramp up production.”

Rat on

Definition: To betray or inform.

Example: “Don’t rat on your friend.”

Read out

Definition: To recite or display.

Example: “Read out the list.”

Reel in

Definition: To attract or retrieve.

Example: “Reel in new clients.”

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