C1 Advanced - Phrasal Verbs

Account for

To explain the cause of something; to form a particular amount or part of something.

Bring about

To cause something to happen.

Call off

To cancel an event or agreement.

Come up against

To be faced with or oppose a serious challenge or obstacle.

Count on

To rely or depend on someone or something.

Cut back on

To consume or use less of something, especially to save money.

Do away with

To put an end to something; to get rid of.

Fall back on

To use something as a backup source when other options fail.

Follow through

To continue an action or task to its completion.

Get axed / Get across

To successfully communicate an idea or message.

Gloss over

To deliberately avoid talking about unpleasant facts or mistakes.

Iron out

To resolve small problems, misunderstandings, or details.

Lay off

To dismiss employees due to economic or structural reasons.

Look into

To investigate or examine the facts of a situation.

Make up for

To compensate for a mistake, lack, or bad situation.

Own up to

To admit a mistake, wrongdoing, or fault.

Phase out

To gradually stop using or producing something over time.

Put forward

To suggest or propose an idea, plan, or candidate for consideration.

Run into

To encounter unexpected difficulties or problems.

Set back

To delay the progress of a project, plan, or process.

Stand out

To be much better or more visible than others.

Take over

To assume control or responsibility for something.

Turn down

To reject or refuse an offer, application, or request.

Weigh up

To carefully consider the pros and cons of a situation before choosing.

Wind up

To find oneself in a specific situation or place, often unexpectedly.

Wipe out

To destroy or completely remove something.

Work out

To find a solution to a problem; to develop in a successful way.

Back down

To withdraw a claim, demand, or position in an argument.

Draw up

To prepare and write a formal document like a contract, plan, or list.

Step down

To resign or leave an important position or job.