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Phrasal Verbs - 6

1.      To make the mark: come up with big achievement.
He has made his mark in Anthropology.

2.      In the long run: in a prolonged time span.
This unit will emerge as profit-making in the long run.

3.      To bring up: rear, nurture.
She has been brought up in an open environment.

4.      To draw a blank: face disappointment.
He drew a blank when he wanted to obtain a loan.

5.      To carry on: To continue.
Will you carry on your higher studies.

6.      To cast off: discard (thing).
He decided to cast off his old car.

7.      To back out: Fail to keep promise.
Though he promised me to give loan he backed out later on.

8.      Abound in: contain plenty of.
This box abounds in chocolates.

9.      Account for: give reasons for.
You will have to account for your failure.

10.  On account of: because of.
He could not attend the lecture on account of illness.



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