Practise using phrasal verbs connected with crime
Look at these examples for 1-2 minutes and try to remember as many as possible. Then click to hide the information and try to answer the questions.
Phrasal Verb | Meaning |
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Someone broke into the school and stole the computers. | enter illegally, by force |
Three prisoners broke out of jail during the night. | escape from prison |
A masked robber held up the bank. | rob using a weapon |
Thieves made off with £10,000 worth of jewellery. | steal, escape with |
He thought he'd got away with the robbery, but he was caught the next day. | not get caught/punished for your crime (or escape with something) |
The robbers got away in their car. | escape (from someone/somewhere) |
The police let him off with a warning. | don't punish someone |
After years in hiding, the robber turned himself in. | go to the police and say you committed a crime |
If you saw the robbery, you should come forward. | go to the police with information |
Terrorists blew up the building. | destroy sth with a bomb |
Frank said he was innocent and that someone had set him up. | make someone appear guilty |
The police are looking into the crime. | investigate |
I hope the judge puts him away / locks him up forever! | put someone in prison |
Some of these phasal verbs can also become nouns:
- There's been a break-in! (someone burgled my house).
- There's been a hold-up! (someone robbed the bank).
- It's a set-up! (someone made it look as if I was guilty)
- The robbers made a quick getaway. (they escaped)
Practice 1: flashcards
Now test yourself on the examples above using these flashcards.
Practice 2: multiple choice
Choose the best word to complete the following sentences. If it's wrong (line through), try again!