Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Challenge

What does 'run into' mean?

• To travel a long distance quickly

• To encounter unexpectedly or to experience something suddenly.

• To avoid someone intentionally

• To run a race

Use 'stay over' in a sentence.

• I will stay over at my friend's house this weekend.

• I plan to stay over for dinner.

• I will stay at home this weekend.

• I will stay over my friend's house next week.

What does it mean to 'let down' someone?

• To support someone in their endeavors.

• To surprise someone with a gift.

• To encourage someone to succeed.

• To disappoint someone or fail to meet their expectations.

In what context would you use 'head back'?

• When someone is taking a break.

• When someone is starting a new journey.

• When someone is exploring a new area.

• When someone is returning to a previous location.

Explain the meaning of 'stop over'.

• A type of travel insurance for unexpected delays.

• A method of booking flights at a discounted rate.

• A break in a journey where a traveler pauses at an intermediate point before reaching their final destination.

• A travel app that helps plan itineraries.

How would you use 'turn up' in a conversation?

• I hope she turns off the lights.

• I hope she turns around quickly.

• You can say, 'I hope she turns up soon for the meeting.'

• I hope she turns down the invitation.

What does the idiom 'what the future holds' imply?

• A guarantee of specific outcomes.

• A statement about past events.

• A prediction of success in life.

• The uncertainty of future events or outcomes.

Give an example of 'have much in common' in a sentence.

• John and Sarah have much in common, as they both love hiking and reading.

• John and Sarah have a few things in common, but they mostly enjoy different activities.

• John and Sarah have nothing in common, as they dislike hiking and reading.

• John and Sarah have little in common, preferring different hobbies altogether.

What does it mean to 'get stuck'?

• To be overly enthusiastic about a task.

• To make rapid progress without any hindrances.

• To be in a state of relaxation and calmness.

• To be unable to progress or move forward due to obstacles.

Use 'put a limit on' in a context related to spending.

• put a limit on our monthly spending for entertainment to $200

• put a limit on our vacation budget to $1,000

• put a limit on our utility bills to $150

• put a limit on our grocery spending to $500