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Phrasal Verbs 2


1.      Well-off: wealthy / In a favourable situation.
Mr. Rawal is from well-off family. He can buy a posh car any time.

2.      In lieu of: Instead of.
You may take a day off in lieu of your working on Sunday.

3.      To be taken a back: be greatly surprised.
When Radha saw her result, she was taken a back.

4.      Turn away: takes eyes off.
As the son didn’t like the proposal of his father, he turned away.

5.      To turn off: switch off.
He turned off all the lights.

6.      On one’s own: depending on one’s personal strength.
I will surely finish the project on my on.

7.      Pass away: die.
His grandfather passed away two months ago.

8.      To look forward: wait eagerly.
Children always look forward to the summer holidays.

9.      Meddle with: interfere.
Nobody would like it, if somebody meddles with his/her affairs.

10.  To make up one’s mind: to decide firmly.
Anand left his home making up his mind not to return till he finds a job.


Post Credit: Prakash khuman, Bhupesh Gupta (Book: Communicative English)

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