Feb 9 (11) Phrasal Verbs

We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system. We hope they can iron out their differences and get on with working together.

Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilt

I’m sick of him whining about money.

We found a buyer for our house, but then the sale fell through

I wish you'd stop jumping in and finishing my sentences for me all the time.

Being jumped in or beat in

You'll never learn to play the piano if you're not prepared to stick to it

When drugs were found in her luggage, she claimed it was a set-up

If we can get off by seven o'clock, the roads will be clearer. get off the train; the bus

He ran up huge bills on clothes

How is the new monitoring procedure working out? Let's hope this new job works out well for him.

The vaccine wears off after 10 years. The shine on the leather will wear off pretty quickly. After you drive a new car for a while, the novelty wears off

Don't use up all the milk - we need some for breakfast. The earth's resources are being used up at an alarming rate.

Don't worry about it - something will turn up, you'll see. This job turned up just when I needed it.

When the market turns down, recruitment is one of the first areas companies look at to make savings.

I'm turned off because of smell

I wasn't going to put out just because he'd paid for dinner.

The meeting has been put off for a week. 've put off talking to him about this for far too long

I can't believe she passed up the chance to go to South America. He's never one to pass up a free meal

Her piano teacher was forever putting her down

He is always making up stories. When I was late, I made up a story about my bus being late.

They kissed and made up, as usual. UK We often quarrel but we always make it up soon after.

In the finance sector things are looking up

Kids look up to ballplayers, and we need to let kids know that it is not OK to cheat.

Just pull over here, and I'll get out and walk the rest of the way

He says it's alright but I think he's keeping something from me

She held back from interfering in their arguments. He admitted that something had gone wrong, but he held back the details (= stopped himself from telling the complete truth).

I don't know why he hangs out with James, they've got nothing in common. Haven't you got anything better to do than hang out at the shopping centre? They enjoyed hanging out with each other when they were kids.

Why should we hand over the money to the Russians? Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman. The two boys scared the old man into handing over his wallet.

I got fed up with having to wear my sister's hand-me-downs

He said he'd given up smoking, but the empty packs in the bin were a dead giveaway (= clearly showed the secret truth).

I wanted to see that movie but never got around to it. I meant to call you, but somehow I never got around to it We must get around to cleaning those windows.

He dropped out of the race after two laps

The US has announced a cutoff of military aid to the country. We had to cut off Mike when he started puking on the dance floor.

when someone suddenly drives in front of u by changing lanes, endangering ur life and the lives of ppl around u

I just need to get away for a few days. We've decided to go to hiking in the mountains to get away from it all

You can always count on Michael in a crisis

I feel like I’m coming down with a cold

Our babysitter's just moved away, so we're asking around for a replacement.

"Watch out!" he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked the whole tray of drinks onto the floor.

He's physically attractive, but shallow

Apparently the mob leaders were tipped off that police were watching them. Moving strike aircraft within range could have tipped off the bad guys.