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II Phrasal Verbs 14511 Example: The old lady managed to fight the muggers offand they
didn't get her purse.
Figure out = find the answer to a problem
Example: The police couldn't figure out how the burglars had got
into the warehouse.
File away = put a docu'I1'lent in the correct place for storage in a filing system
Example: I filed a copy of the letter away for my records. Fill in = complete a form (UK)
Example: I filled in the application form and posted it off. Fill in on = give someone information
Example: I'm sorry I missed the meeting, could you fill me in on what happened.
Fill out = complete a fimn (US)
Example: I filled out the application form and mailed it.
Fill up = fill something completely
Example: I stopped at the garage and filled up with petrol.
Filter out = remove something unwanted
Example: Itfilters out all the impurities and chemicals in tap water so that it tastes better.
Find out = discover
Example: I went to the library to find out all I could about the life
and work of Joe Meek.
Finish off = finish completely
Example: Theyfinished offall the chocolates and had to go to the
all-night garage to buy some more. Fire away = ask questions