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III. “floating voters” (Phrasal verbs and idioms)

3.1. Look at the headlines below. With a partner, try to work out the meaning of the multi-word verbs.

3.2. Match the multi-word verbs with their definitions.

1. to be up to (doing) sth

a. to introduce a law, rule or system

2. to cover sth up

b. to break a promise or agreement

3. to blow over

c. to be capable of doing sth, be of a good enough standard

4. to bring sth in

d. to resign from an important position, often in favour of sb else

5. to face up to sth

e. to have the courage to accept and deal with sth difficult

6. to crack down on sb/sth

f. to hide sth bad, such as a wrong action

7. to win sb over

g. to take strong action against sth illegal, or against people who do not obey certain rules or laws

8. to put sth forward

h. to cease to arouse interest, to be forgotten

9. to stand down

i. to persuade sb to support or agree with you

10. to go back on sth

j. to offer an idea or proposal for consideration

3.3. Rewrite the following sentences so that they have similar meaning, using the multi-words verbs.

  1. A new law on smoking in public places has been introduced.

  2. The government tried to hide its involvement in the gun-running scandal.

  3. It is rumoured that the PM will resign before the next election.

  4. Everybody is talking about the seriousness of the problem, but I think it will soon be forgotten.

  5. The police are beginning to get tough with young criminals.

  6. That’s an excellent plan. Are you submitting it to the Committee?

  7. The government seems unable to accept or deal with the problems created by its own policies.

  8. The new man is well-qualified, but he isn’t able to do the job properly.

  9. The new government promised not to raise taxes, but it did.

  10. Election campaigns are designed to persuade more people to vote for a particular party.

3.4. Which of the words can be used with the multi-word verbs? Up to three items may be correct.

  1. The manager tried to cover up: the fortune / the scandal / the mistake / the crime.

  2. The police are cracking down on: criticism / promotion / traffic offences / drug smuggling.

  3. One should never go back on: one’s word / a plan / an agreement / a promise.

  4. Some people can’t face up to: their children / their responsibilities / their problems / the truth.

  5. The government is bringing in a new: law / measure / policy / Prime Minister.

  6. Who stood down yesterday? – The maths teacher / The typist / The Chairman / The Chancellor.

  7. She put forward several: mistakes / suggestions / complaints / proposals.

  8. He simply isn’t up to: exam standard / the job / resignation / the task.