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Study the list of phrasal verbs. Part 2
bump into - to meet by chance or unexpectedly;
burn out - to stop (something) working, become exhausted from over-working;
call back - to return a phone call;
call off - to cancel;
calm down - to become more relaxed, less angry or upset;
carry on - to continue;
carry out - to perform or conduct (test, experiment);
check in - to register at a hotel or airport;
check out - to pay one’s bill and leave (a hotel), to investigate;
clam up - to refuse to speak;
clamp down on - to act strictly to prevent something;
come across - to find by chance, to appear, seem, make an impression;
come forward - to present oneself;
count on - to rely or depend on (for help);
cut down on - to reduce in number or size;
cut out - to remove using scissors, to stop doing something;
deal with - to handle, take care of (problem, situation);
die down - to calm down, become less strong;
do without - to manage without;
drag on - to last longer than expected;
draw up - to write (contract, agreement, document);
dress up - to wear elegant clothes;
drop in - to visit, usually on the way somewhere;
drop off - to deliver someone or something, to fall asleep;
drop out - to leave school without finishing;
ease off - to reduce, become less severe or slow down (pain, traffic, work);
end in - to finish in a certain way; result in;
end up - to finally reach a state, place or action.
Examples.
If you don’t improve your work habits, you’ll end up being fired.
Zack dropped out of college and joined the army.
Their wedding gave us a chance to dress up and get out of the house.
She cut out a coupon from the newspaper.
She needs to work fewer hours. Otherwise she will burn out.
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