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7 Phrasal Verbs to Describe Achievements in Business English
- Erin West
- May 28
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 27
Welcome to the Business English Phrasal Verbs Quiz!
Today’s Focus:
Some phrasal verbs are simple. Others? They carry impact. Today’s expression is one you’ll hear when people take big risks—and somehow make it work.
Today’s Challenge:
A team member makes a bold decision without asking for approval. Everyone’s unsure how it’ll turn out. But in the end… it actually works.
You say:
It was risky, but somehow she ______ it ______.
A) pulled… off
B) stepped… in
C) gave… in
D) went… up
Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.
Did you get it right?
PULL OFF
phrasal verb
to succeed in doing something difficult
We didn’t think they could launch on time, but they pulled it off.
She pulled off a great presentation with very little time to prepare.
Somehow, the team pulled off a win in the final seconds.
STEP IN
phrasal verb
to get involved to help or fix a problem
The manager had to step in to calm things down.
I wasn’t sure what to do, so John stepped in and took over.
When the lead designer quit, Sarah stepped in to finish the project.
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GIVE IN
phrasal verb
to agree to something you didn’t want at first
He didn’t want to extend the deadline, but he finally gave in.
The client kept asking for changes, and we had to give in.
I said no at first, but I gave in after they explained the reasons.
GO UP
phrasal verb
to increase (in price, level, number, etc.)
Prices usually go up around the holidays.
Rent in this area has gone up a lot this year.
Our stress levels went up during the product launch.
That's right! The correct answer is A) pulled... off.
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To learn new Business English phrasal verbs, follow the steps below. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to read the definitions and check your answers.
Step 1. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
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Step 2. Match each phrasal verb with the correct definition.
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Step 3. Drop us a comment! Pick one of the questions below and share your answer.
Can you think of a time when something didn’t go as planned but still turned out well?
When do you usually come up with your best ideas? In the shower?
Why do you think some people don’t follow through?
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve managed to pull off?
What kind of tasks do you have to carry out regularly at work or school?
Are you someone who likes to take on new challenges?
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ANSWER KEY STEP 1
1. I was nervous about the presentation, but it actually _____ well.
A) turned in
B) turned out
TURN IN
phrasal verb
to give something to a person or place officially (like homework or a report)
I need to turn in my report by 5 p.m.
Don’t forget to turn in your ID before leaving the company.
She turned in her assignment early.
TURN OUT
phrasal verb
to end in a certain way, often different from what you expected
I was worried about the meeting, but it turned out fine.
The new plan turned out to be a great idea.
Everything turned out better than we expected.
The correct answer is B) turned out.
2. He _____ a great idea during the meeting.
A) came down with
B) came up with
COME DOWN WITH (something)
phrasal verb
to become sick with something (like a cold or the flu)
I think I’m coming down with a cold — I’ve been sneezing all day.
She came down with the flu and had to stay home from work.
He didn’t come to the meeting because he came down with something.
COME UP WITH (an idea)
phrasal verb
to think of a new idea or solution
She came up with a great idea for the ad.
Can you come up with a name for the product?
We need to come up with something fast — the deadline is tomorrow!
The correct answer is B) came up with.
3. She said she'd help with the report, but I'm not sure she'll actually _____.
A) follow through
B) go through
FOLLOW THROUGH (on, with something)
phrasal verb
to finish something you started or promised to do
He said he’d help, but he didn’t follow through.
She always follows through on her promises.
If you want to improve, you have to follow through with your plans.
GO THROUGH (something)
phrasal verb
to experience something difficult or unpleasant
She went through a tough time after losing her job.
We’re going through a lot of changes at work.
He went through some personal issues last year.
The correct answer is A) follow through.
4. Everyone thought the deadline was impossible, but somehow we _____.
A) pulled it off
B) pushed it out
PULL (something) OFF
phrasal verb
to succeed in doing something difficult
Nobody thought we could finish on time, but we pulled it off.
She pulled off a great event with very little money.
It wasn’t easy, but they pulled it off!
PUSH (someone) OUT
phrasal verb
to make someone leave a group or position
They slowly pushed him out of the leadership team by reducing his responsibilities.
She didn’t quit — she was pushed out after the merger.
The board pushed out the CEO after months of poor performance.
The correct answer is A) pulled it off.
5. The new schedule _____ better for the whole team.
A) took out
B) worked out
TAKE OUT
phrasal verb
to remove something
Please take out the trash before dinner.
He took his phone out of his pocket.
They took out the old furniture before painting.
WORK OUT
phrasal verb
to have a good result / end well
The new plan worked out better than we expected.
Don’t worry — things will work out.
The meeting worked out fine, even without the manager.
The correct answer is B) worked out.
6. We need to _____ the full analysis before presenting anything to the client.
A) carry out
B) wear off
CARRY OUT
phrasal verb
to complete a task, plan, or job
We carried out a survey with 200 people.
The team carried out the plan perfectly.
The doctor will carry out more tests tomorrow.
WEAR OFF
phrasal verb
to slowly stop or go away
The pain wore off after a few hours.
His excitement wore off once the work began.
The medicine will wear off by the evening.
The correct answer is A) carry out.
7. She _____ the responsibility of training the new hires.
A) brought in
B) took on
BRING IN
phrasal verb
to make money; to introduce something new
The new product brought in a lot of sales.
They brought in a new policy to help remote workers.
Her idea brought in many new customers.
TAKE ON
phrasal verb
to accept a job, task, or responsibility
She took on a new role in the company.
I’m not sure I can take on another project right now.
They’re looking for someone to take on more responsibility.
The correct answer is B) took on.
ANSWER KEY STEP 2
turn out/ work out well e)
come up with an idea c)
follow through (on our promises) f)
pull (something) off b)
carry out a)
take on d)
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