PHRASAL VERBS UP/ DOWN

UP

When he retired he took up photography to so as to stay active.

After a lot of thought , they came up with a solution.

During the meeting, the issue of unemployment came up.

It´s up to you whether to do the exam or not.

They blew up the old block of flats in order to start building the new library.

The child couldn´t keep up with the rest of the class and had to repeat.

If you look at the photo close up you can make out het standing in the background.

I decided to go shopping to cheer myself up.

Clear up/Tidy up/Clean up this mess before I get back.

We decided to do up the kitchen before putting the house on the market.

She loves dressing up. (Smart clothes/Fancy dress)

It´s important to face up to your fears.

I don´t feel up to going out tonight. (feel like going out- no tener ganas)

OK . You win! I give up.

Although he misbehaved a lot in class, the teacher never gave up on him.

I have always looked up to my grandfather. He is such a wonderful role model.

When you grow up, you´ll see that not everything is black or white.

My dad picked me up after the party.

He put me up for the night, which I was very grateful for.

I refuse to put up with your moaning any longer.

I queued up and waited patiently.

We are saving up to buy a new car.

He set up his new company last month, and it´s doing well.

He showed up/turned up out of the blue.

I was very proud of him when he stood up for himself.

He stood up to his bullies and they ran away.

My husband used up all of the bread and now I can`t have a sandwich.
I need to brush up my French before I go on holiday.

DOWN

When you stand up to a bully, he will often back down.

The wind blew down all of the trees.

Owing to the economic crisis, the chain of supermarkets closed down.

He looks down on those who have less money than him. (He looks down his nose at….)

He´s quite irresponsible and often lets me down.

He turned the vase upside down and the ring fell out.

Slow down when you see a pedestrian.

At the age of 40 he felt it was time to settle down.

If it were down to me, I would take advantage of the opportunity.

This rain really gets me down.

The car broke down in the middle of the road.

I´ve cut down (on) cigarettes.

This area of town is quite run down. It has seen better days.

After a moment, the class quietened down and I began to explain the unit.