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Phrasal verbs

to make a picture or
idea appear in

conjure up
someone's mind
The glittering ceremony
conjured up images of
Russia's imperial past.
For some people, the
word "England" may still
conjure up images of
pretty gardens and tea
parties.
dress up
to put on formal clothes for a special occasion
You don't need to dress up to go to the mall - jeans and a T-shirt are fine.
end up
to finally be in a particular place or situation
-They're travelling across Europe by train and are
planning to end up in Moscow.
-Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food.
-She'll end up penniless if she continues to spend like
that.
give up
to stop trying to guess

You'll never I give up - After ten minutes


guess the
how many trying to get the
answer - do answer I gave
you give up? were there? up.
live up to to be as good as something

He never managed to live up to his parents' expectations.


David's cooking was brilliant - we'll never live up to that.
I feel it's impossible to live up to his mother.
think up
to produce a new idea or plan
I don't want to go tonight but I can't think up a good excuse.

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