VOCABULARY: ESSENTIAL PHRASAL VERBS TO TALK ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

1. PUT UP WITH – stand for/tolerate
2. FALL OUT WITH – argue/fight with
3. GET ON/ALONG WITH – have a good relationship with
4. CHEAT ON – have an affair
5. TALK DOWN TO – speak as though someone is inferior
6. PUT DOWN – criticize
7. PICK ON – tease/make fun of
8. FALL FOR – fall in love with
9. STAND UP FOR – protect/defend
10. LOOK DOWN ON – think badly of
11. BREAK/SPLIT UP WITH – end a relationship
12. LOOK UP TO – admire
13. MAKE UP – make peace with
14. WORK ON – try to improve a relationship
15. CHEEP UP – make someone feel happier

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate preposition: about, on, up, with (etc)

1. Is it normal to fall out _____ your relatives regularly?
2. Do most people usually look _____ to their parents?
3. Is it ever acceptable to put _____ your family members?
4. Is there ever an excuse to cheat _____ your partner?
5. Do most parents talk _____ to their children when they become adults?
6. Is it usual to take offence _____ the criticisms of your family?
7. Should families make _____ quickly after an argument?
8. Must we always stand _____ for our siblings?
9. Ought we to put up _____ offensive family members?
10. Is it essential to get on _____ everyone in your family?

Discuss these questions and say if you agree or disagree.

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