phrasal verbs 1

* The Ins and Outs of Prepositions 중에서..( by Jean Yates / Barron's)   p.15 (Exercises)

PART 3. 

1. Eventually, he will be sorry. 

   = After all is said and done

 

2. He became president of the company with no advantages. 

                                                       = against all odds

3. He is unwilling to sign the contract. 

           = not about to

4. She came home with me after the accident. That was unnecessary, but appreciated. 

                                                                        = above and beyond the call of duty

5. The guests are ready to leave.

                       = about to

6. There was no cheating; the transaction was completely legal.  = aboveboard

7. Yes, we are hungry. This is justifiable, because we haven't eaten all day. 

                              = After all, 

PART 4. 

1. Her children are similar to their father.

                    = take after

2. Her grandmother can no longer walk without a cane. 

                                             = get about

3. I found your old doll when I was cleaning out the closet.

     = came across

4. I wish I could make you understand that I'm not interested in selling my car.

                      = get it across (to you)

5. Their bad behavior caused a lot of complaints in the community.

                             = brought about

6. This all happened very quickly.

             = came about

7. We need a babysitter to take care of the baby this Saturday.

                                   = look after

8. With four small children, she is faced with a lot of stress.

                                             = up against