English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate » Unit 90: Expressions with bring and take
Answer the questions using one of the phrasal verbs in A or B opposite.
Each example is a typical spoken sentence and a more formal equivalent is provided in brackets.
My father's parents brought him up in the country because they thought that country life was better for children. [raised]
Don't give up. I'm sure you'll bring it off in the end. [succeed]
Cold winds always bring on her cough. [cause to start]
The strike brought about a change of government. [cause to happen]
Ford Motors are bringing out an interesting new model in the spring. [introducing]
I hope they don't bring back capital punishment. [re-introduce]
They promised to bring down taxes but they have actually raised them. [lower]
Inflation will probably bring down the government. [destroy, remove from power]
Keep trying to persuade him and you'll bring him round to your point of view. [persuade]
Doesn't he take after his father! They even sound the same. [resemble]
I wish I could take back what I said to her. [withdraw]
It's hard to take in his lectures - he speaks in such an abstract way. [absorb, understand]
She was completely taken in by him and agreed to give him all her money. [deceived]
Sales have really taken off now - we should make a good profit this year. [started to improve]
The plane took off two hours late. [left the ground]
She's very good at taking off her teacher - she sounds just like her. [imitating]
We'll have to take on more staff if we're to take on more work. [employ] [accept]
Nelson is going to take over as manager in July. [start doing a job]
She took to him at once and they soon became close friends. [formed an immediate liking for]
When did you take up golf? [start (a hobby)]
The new regulations will be brought into force in May. [become law]
His research brought some very interesting facts to light. [revealed]
Matters were brought to a head when Lily was sacked. [reached a point where changes had to be made]
It's better that everything should be brought into the open. [made public]
His new girlfriend has really brought out the best in him. [been good for him]
Don't let him take advantage of you. [ unfairly use superiority]
After 20 years of marriage he takes her for granted. [doesn't appreciate her qualities]
I took it for granted you'd come - you always do. [assumed]
She immediately took control of the situation. [started organising]
His unkind words took my breath away. [surprised]
The story takes place in Mexico. [happens]
Leaving his job before he's found a new one is taking a risk. [doing something risky]
It's impossible to take such a silly suggestion seriously. [consider as serious]
Don't forget to take travel costs into account in the budget. [consider]
He doesn't seem to take pride in his work. [draw satisfaction from]
You must take the opportunity to visit the castle while you're here. [use the chance]
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