Phrases and Idioms List with Examples and Meaning Part 2

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List-2

1. Phrasal Verbs with struck

  • His head was struck off (cut fop with a sword.
  • We were struck dumb (astonished) by the news.
  • The workers struck work (refused to work) to compel an increase in wages.
  • The last sentence should be struck (erased).
  • Strike up (begin to play) the drums.

2. Phrasal Verbs with stand/ stood

  • No one could stand against (withstand) Alexander.
  • He stood up (opposed) against the caste system.
  • He will stand for (present as a candidate) chairmanship in the election.
  • He stood by (assisted) me at all times.
  • He stood up for (fought for) his rights.
  • A contract stands good (remains true) when it is legally made.
  • He stood out against (refused to yield) all our efforts to persuade him:

3. Phrasal Verbs with set

  • The summer has set in (begun).
  • He set out (started on) on his journey.
  • The decision of the High Court was set aside (disregarded) by the Supreme Court.
  • He set off (departed) for Bombay.
  • This building has been set up (established) recently.
  • The dog set upon (attacked) the beggar.
  • You should set about (begin) your own business.
  • One day in a week is set apart (reserved) for a holiday.
  • The magistrate set down (recorded) the statement of the accused.
  • He set forth (explained) his views clearly.
  • He set on (incited) Maki to fight.

4. Phrasal Verbs with draw/ drew

  • The date of examination is drawing near (approaching).
  • They drew out (prepared) a plan.
  • He will not draw back (withdraw) from his promise.
  • Wickedness will draw down (attract) punishment form a righteous God.
  • The snail draws in (pulls inside) its horns.
  • Draw off (Divert) your mind from exciting amusements.
  • Ambedkar drew up (drafted) the Constitution.

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