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English verbal phrases

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What does the verbal phrase 'break down' mean?
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To give up easily.
To complete a task successfully.
To improve a situation.
To stop functioning or fail.
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What does the verbal phrase 'dress up' mean?
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To do household chores.
To wear formal or fancy clothing.
To play sports or engage in physical activity.
To wear casual or comfortable clothing.

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What does the verbal phrase 'break down' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'dress up' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'stand up for' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'go over' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'put off' mean?

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What does the phrase 'take part in' mean?

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What does the phrase 'come up with' mean?

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What does the phrase 'fall behind' mean?

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What does the phrase 'cut down on' mean?

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What does the phrase 'get along with' mean?

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What does the phrase 'take up' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'call off' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'break down' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'break up with' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'go along with' mean?

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What is the meaning of the verbal phrase 'check out'?

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What is the meaning of the verbal phrase 'get over'?

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What is the meaning of the verbal phrase 'set up'?

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What does the verbal phrase 'make up' mean?

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What is the meaning of the verbal phrase 'take off'?

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What does the verbal phrase 'catch up' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'figure out' mean?

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What does the verbal phrase 'look out for' mean?

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