Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 17
Welcome to Set 17 (verbs 1601–1700)! 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 17
Act out
Definition: To perform or misbehave.
Example: “The kids acted out the story.”
Back away
Definition: To retreat or withdraw.
Example: “Back away from danger.”
Bail out
Definition: To rescue or abandon.
Example: “They bailed out the company.”
Bang up
Definition: To damage or injure.
Example: “The car got banged up.”
Bear out
Definition: To confirm or support.
Example: “The data bears out the theory.”
Beat down
Definition: To reduce or exhaust.
Example: “The sun beat down on us.”
Beg off
Definition: To decline or excuse.
Example: “She begged off the meeting.”
Belt out
Definition: To sing or shout loudly.
Example: “Belt out your favorite song.”
Bind up
Definition: To wrap or connect.
Example: “Bind up the wound.”
Bite off
Definition: To take or attempt too much.
Example: “Don’t bite off more than you can chew.”
Blast off
Definition: To launch or depart.
Example: “The rocket blasted off.”
Bleed out
Definition: To lose blood or resources.
Example: “The company bled out funds.”
Block off
Definition: To close or obstruct.
Example: “Block off the street.”
Blow off
Definition: To ignore or dismiss.
Example: “He blew off the warning.”
Bluff out
Definition: To deceive or intimidate.
Example: “Bluff out your opponent.”
Board up
Definition: To cover or seal.
Example: “Board up the windows.”
Bolster up
Definition: To strengthen or support.
Example: “Bolster up the team’s morale.”
Boot up
Definition: To start or initialize.
Example: “Boot up the computer.”
Bottle up
Definition: To suppress or contain.
Example: “Don’t bottle up your emotions.”
Bottom out
Definition: To reach the lowest point.
Example: “The market bottomed out.”
Bounce back
Definition: To recover or rebound.
Example: “She bounced back quickly.”
Box in
Definition: To trap or confine.
Example: “They boxed in the suspect.”
Break away
Definition: To escape or separate.
Example: “Break away from the group.”
Break in
Definition: To enter or train.
Example: “Break in the new shoes.”
Break off
Definition: To end or detach.
Example: “Break off the engagement.”
Bring about
Definition: To cause or achieve.
Example: “Bring about change.”
Bring down
Definition: To reduce or defeat.
Example: “Bring down the price.”
Brush off
Definition: To dismiss or ignore.
Example: “Brush off the criticism.”
Brush up
Definition: To refresh or improve.
Example: “Brush up your skills.”
Buck up
Definition: To cheer or improve.
Example: “Buck up, it’s not over.”
Build in
Definition: To incorporate or include.
Example: “Build in extra time.”
Bump into
Definition: To meet or collide.
Example: “I bumped into an old friend.”
Burn down
Definition: To destroy by fire.
Example: “The house burned down.”
Burst out
Definition: To exclaim or escape.
Example: “She burst out laughing.”
Buy into
Definition: To accept or invest.
Example: “Buy into the idea.”
Buy out
Definition: To purchase or take over.
Example: “They bought out the shop.”
Call back
Definition: To return a call or recall.
Example: “I’ll call you back.”
Call in
Definition: To summon or report.
Example: “Call in an expert.”
Calm down
Definition: To relax or soothe.
Example: “Calm down, it’s okay.”
Cancel out
Definition: To neutralize or offset.
Example: “The gains cancel out losses.”
Care for
Definition: To look after or like.
Example: “Care for the patient.”
Cast off
Definition: To discard or release.
Example: “Cast off old habits.”
Catch on
Definition: To understand or become popular.
Example: “The trend caught on.”
Catch up
Definition: To reach or update.
Example: “Catch up with friends.”
Check in
Definition: To register or contact.
Example: “Check in at the hotel.”
Cheer on
Definition: To encourage or support.
Example: “Cheer on the team.”
Cheer up
Definition: To brighten or improve mood.
Example: “Cheer up, it’s a new day.”
Chop up
Definition: To cut or divide.
Example: “Chop up the wood.”
Chow down
Definition: To eat eagerly.
Example: “Chow down on pizza.”
Chuck out
Definition: To discard or expel.
Example: “Chuck out old clothes.”
Claw back
Definition: To recover or reclaim.
Example: “Claw back the losses.”
Clean out
Definition: To empty or deplete.
Example: “Clean out the fridge.”
Clean up
Definition: To tidy or profit.
Example: “Clean up the mess.”
Clear away
Definition: To remove or tidy.
Example: “Clear away the dishes.”
Clear up
Definition: To resolve or tidy.
Example: “Clear up the confusion.”
Climb down
Definition: To retreat or yield.
Example: “Climb down from your stance.”
Close in
Definition: To approach or surround.
Example: “The enemy closed in.”
Close out
Definition: To end or sell off.
Example: “Close out the sale.”
Cloud up
Definition: To become overcast or unclear.
Example: “The sky clouded up.”
Come across
Definition: To find or seem.
Example: “Come across a rare book.”
Come along
Definition: To progress or join.
Example: “The project is coming along.”
Come around
Definition: To agree or visit.
Example: “She came around to the idea.”
Come back
Definition: To return or revive.
Example: “Come back tomorrow.”
Come in
Definition: To enter or arrive.
Example: “Come in, it’s open.”
Come through
Definition: To succeed or deliver.
Example: “He came through with help.”
Come to
Definition: To awaken or total.
Example: “She came to after fainting.”
Conk out
Definition: To fail or sleep.
Example: “The engine conked out.”
Cool down
Definition: To calm or reduce heat.
Example: “Cool down after the run.”
Cop out
Definition: To avoid or escape.
Example: “Don’t cop out of responsibility.”
Cord off
Definition: To isolate or restrict.
Example: “Cord off the area.”
Cough up
Definition: To pay or produce.
Example: “Cough up the money.”
Count out
Definition: To exclude or tally.
Example: “Count me out this time.”
Crack down
Definition: To enforce or punish.
Example: “Crack down on crime.”
Cram in
Definition: To fit or study quickly.
Example: “Cram in some revision.”
Crawl out
Definition: To emerge or escape.
Example: “Crawl out of the wreckage.”
Creep up
Definition: To approach or increase.
Example: “Costs are creeping up.”
Crop out
Definition: To remove or exclude.
Example: “Crop out the background.”
Cross off
Definition: To eliminate or mark done.
Example: “Cross off the task.”
Crush on
Definition: To have a romantic attraction.
Example: “She has a crush on him.”
Cry out
Definition: To shout or exclaim.
Example: “Cry out for help.”
Cuddle up
Definition: To snuggle or get cozy.
Example: “Cuddle up with a blanket.”
Cut across
Definition: To shorten or affect.
Example: “Cut across the field.”
Cut down
Definition: To reduce or fell.
Example: “Cut down on sugar.”
Cut off
Definition: To interrupt or isolate.
Example: “Cut off the call.”
Cut out
Definition: To remove or stop.
Example: “Cut out the noise.”
Dampen down
Definition: To reduce or subdue.
Example: “Dampen down the noise.”
Dart off
Definition: To leave quickly.
Example: “She darted off to class.”
Dash down
Definition: To write or move quickly.
Example: “Dash down the notes.”
Deal out
Definition: To distribute or assign.
Example: “Deal out the cards.”
Deck out
Definition: To decorate or dress up.
Example: “Deck out the room.”
Die down
Definition: To subside or diminish.
Example: “The noise died down.”
Dig up
Definition: To uncover or find.
Example: “Dig up some dirt.”
Dish up
Definition: To serve or provide.
Example: “Dish up the dinner.”
Dive in
Definition: To start eagerly.
Example: “Dive in to the project.”
Dole out
Definition: To distribute sparingly.
Example: “Dole out the treats.”
Double up
Definition: To share or increase.
Example: “Double up on rooms.”
Drag on
Definition: To continue slowly.
Example: “The meeting dragged on.”
Draw back
Definition: To retreat or withdraw.
Example: “Draw back from the deal.”
Draw out
Definition: To extend or elicit.
Example: “Draw out the discussion.”
Dream up
Definition: To invent or imagine.
Example: “Dream up a new plan.”
Drift away
Definition: To move apart or lose focus.
Example: “They drifted away over time.”
Drill down
Definition: To investigate or focus.
Example: “Drill down to the details.”
Drive out
Definition: To expel or remove.
Example: “Drive out the invaders.”
Drop off
Definition: To deliver or decrease.
Example: “Drop off the package.”
Drop out
Definition: To quit or withdraw.
Example: “Drop out of school.”
Drown out
Definition: To overpower or obscure.
Example: “The noise drowned out the music.”
Drum out
Definition: To expel or dismiss.
Example: “Drum out the traitor.”
Dry out
Definition: To dehydrate or recover.
Example: “Dry out the clothes.”
Duck out
Definition: To leave or avoid.
Example: “Duck out of the meeting.”
Dumb down
Definition: To simplify or reduce.
Example: “Dumb down the text.”
Dwell on
Definition: To focus or linger.
Example: “Don’t dwell on the past.”
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