Unit 10 learn to learn

Phrasal verbs

Keep up ► Continue.

Keep up the good work.

Fill in ► Complete an application form/ do someone else's work for them because
they cannot or will not do it themselves
Could you please fill in your personal details?
I'm not her regular secretary - I'm just filling in.

Hold down ► Keep a job/ keep something, especially costs, at a low level

He couldn't hold down a job for more than a few months at a time.
The Fed held down interest rates to encourage growth in the economy

Move on ► Start a new activity/ Leave the place where you are staying and go
somewhere else

I'd done the same job for years and felt it was time to move on.
I've lived in this town long enough - it's time to move on.

Take on ►employ someone

We're taking on new staff at the moment.

Collocations

Take the day off ► He took two weeks off in September.

Take the initiative ► Don't be afraid to take the initiative and say what you think.
Get rich ► I don’t think you’ll get rich by being a waiter.
Make a profit/loss ► The company has made huge profits/losses.
Get the sack ► I’ll get the sack if I arrive at the office late