Preposition 'Down' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To down'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Bend down' means...

Block, slow movement right down

Make a sheet of paper smaller

Lower the top half of your body

'Go down' means...

Upset or shock

Form a pair with someone

Fall to the ground

'Slow down' means...

Speak on behalf of someone or from knowing them

Reduce speed

Resist pressure

'Hose down' means...

Use a hose to wet, clean or wash something

Stop doing something that has been a habit

Move to make space for someone

'Take down' means...

To remove or dismantle.

Treat someone badly

Invest in something

'Wear down' means...

Offer help

Tell someone a secret, inform them or allow them to participate

Make something weaker

'Bucket down' means...

Make something more interesting or exciting

Force someone out of their job or position

Rain heavily

'Cool down' means...

Get cooler

Make a quick visit

Interrupt something

'Dust down' means...

Have a good time by spending a lot of money

Prepare something for use that hasn't been used for a while

Avoid or delay creditors

'Nail down' means...

Succeed in getting, achieve

Search for something

Remove clothes

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