Phrasal Verbs: Use These 7 To Sound AMAZING!

The video tutorial explores phrasal verbs that incorporate animal words but have meanings unrelated to animals. It provides detailed explanations and real-life examples for each phrasal verb, including 'rat out', 'beef up', 'fawn over', 'squirrel away', 'chicken out', 'wolf down', and 'farm out'. These verbs are explained in the context of their usage in English conversation, helping learners understand and apply them effectively.

What does 'rat out' mean in the context of phrasal verbs?

• To save something for later

• To secretly admire someone

• To inform authority about wrongdoing

• To enhance the quality of something

Which phrasal verb means to inform authority about something wrong?

• Beef up

• Fawn over

• Rat out

• Squirrel away

Which of the following best describes 'beef up'?

• To give more substance or strength to something

• To hide something for future use

• To reduce the importance of something

• To praise someone excessively

What does it mean to 'fawn over' someone?

• To criticize someone harshly

• To ignore someone completely

• To save something for future use

• To praise someone excessively and insincerely

Which phrasal verb is used to describe giving excessive attention?

• Chicken out

• Squirrel away

• Beef up

• Fawn over

In the context of phrasal verbs, what does 'squirrel away' mean?

• To waste resources carelessly

• To save something in a secret or safe place for future use

• To eat something quickly

• To subcontract work to others

Which phrasal verb is associated with saving for the future?

• Squirrel away

• Rat out

• Farm out

• Wolf down

What does 'chicken out' imply?

• To save something for future use

• To subcontract work to others

• To eat something very quickly

• To decide not to do something due to fear

What does 'wolf down' mean?

• To subcontract work to others

• To save something for later

• To eat very quickly

• To eat very slowly

What does 'farm out' refer to in phrasal verbs?

• To save something for future use

• To decide not to do something due to fear

• To subcontract work to others

• To eat something quickly