Idioms & Phrasal Verbs Flashcards

What does the phrasal verb 'bring up' mean in the sentence: 'She brought up an interesting point during the meeting'?

Answer: To mention or introduce a topic

'Bring up' means to introduce or mention a subject in conversation.

Which sentence uses the idiom 'under the weather' correctly?

Answer: She called in sick because she was feeling under the weather.

'Under the weather' means feeling ill or slightly sick.

What does 'call off' mean in: 'They called off the game due to rain'?

Answer: To cancel something

'Call off' means to cancel a planned event or activity.

The idiom 'bite the bullet' means to:

Answer: Endure a painful situation with courage

'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with determination.

What does 'run into' mean in: 'I ran into my old teacher at the grocery store'?

Answer: To encounter unexpectedly

'Run into' means to meet someone unexpectedly or by chance.

Which best explains the idiom 'on the fence'?

Answer: Being undecided or neutral about something

'On the fence' means being undecided or not having taken a position on an issue.

What does the phrasal verb 'give up' mean in: 'Don't give up on your dreams'?

Answer: To surrender or stop trying

'Give up' means to quit or stop pursuing something.