Phrasal Verbs Exercise

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1. I took him for his brother. They are quite alike.
2. They set out with the best intentions.
3. The new chairman will take over on 20 January.
4. When water was poured on his face, he soon came around.
5. An orator must be good at getting his message across.
6. He is getting on / along well in his career.
7. He kept on asking silly questions.
8. The government failed to put down the riots.
9. They all look up to him as their leader.
10. Once he became successful, he began to look down on his old friends.
11. The doctor advised him to abstain from alcoholic drinks.
12. He had promised to lend me some money, but he backed out later.