Streams Video • Chatterbug

1166

Abstract Phrasal Verbs with "Down"

advanced

Abstract Phrasal Verbs with "Down"

with MaxBex

5. Advanced

Another look at phrasal verbs with the word 'down', with Max! This time things are getting a little more abstract!

PHRASAL VERBS WITH THE WORD 'DOWN'

SLOW DOWN

"You're driving too fast! Please slow down."

Could you slow down a bit, I can't understand what you are saying.

Not so fast. Slow down. Drive slower!

Pick the correct answer

What's the opposite of slow down?

CLOSE DOWN

The corona virus has caused many business to close down.

My favourite Chinese restaurant back home closed down! I'm devastated.

The cafe was closed through much of the pandemic. After several months the owner decided to close down completely.

CUT DOWN

I drank a little too much over Christmas and New Year's and need to cut down on the wine and beer.

I lost weight by cutting down on what I eat between meals.

Max needs to cut down on bacon.

I'm trying to cut down on screen time. Except with Streams, that is 😉

Type your answer

What is something you tried to cut down on in 2021?

TURN DOWN

I thought the interview went well, but my application was turned down.

I asked her on a date but she turned me down.

I was offered a job at a startup in Lisbon, but I turned it down.

Pick the correct answer

What is the opposite of turn down?

BREAK DOWN

I don't really understand. Can you break it down for me?

If you teach all the concepts at once, students will become confused. It is better to break down each one by one.

Learning how to break down and solve complex problems is a core skill you need in today's business world.

Pick the correct answer

To break something down, means to make it...

QUICK FIRE QUIZ

Pick the correct answer

The taxi driver was driving really fast. Terri wished he would...

Pick the correct answer

The sports store in town is having a sale because it is...

Pick the correct answer

I really don't understand what this all means. Could you...

Pick the correct answer

I liked her, but she's not right for the position.

Pick the correct answer

He has a heart condition and has to...

For the best experience, download the Chatterbug Streams mobile app!

Full Video Duration: 15 minutes
Aired: almost 3 years ago

PHRASAL VERBS WITH THE WORD 'DOWN'

SLOW DOWN

Could you slow down a bit, I can't understand what you are saying.

Not so fast. Slow down. Drive slower!

CLOSE DOWN

My favourite Chinese restaurant back home closed down! I'm devastated.

The cafe was closed through much of the pandemic. After several months the owner decided to close down completely.

CUT DOWN

I lost weight by cutting down on what I eat between meals.

Max needs to cut down on bacon.

I'm trying to cut down on screen time. Except with Streams, that is 😉

TURN DOWN

I asked her on a date but she turned me down.

I was offered a job at a startup in Lisbon, but I turned it down.

BREAK DOWN

If you teach all the concepts at once, students will become confused. It is better to break down each one by one.

Learning how to break down and solve complex problems is a core skill you need in today's business world.

QUICK FIRE QUIZ

Download our free Mobile App to Unlock