Advanced Vocabulary - Phrasal Verbs (OFF) 2

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Complete each of the sentences with a verb from the box, making sure that it fits grammatically into the sentence. ANSWERS

1) It has been rather costly to install the machinery, but it should off in the long run.

2) He tried to me off with a credit note, but I insisted on a full refund.

3) Experts say that her quick action helped off an even worse medical crisis on the island.

4) “Real sleep” gives you a whole lot more than just off for a nap on the sofa.

5) The orthopedic surgeon often encounters patients who complain of severe pain as the block off.

6) The group is united by a shared philosophy of off the land and eschewing fossil fuels.

7) Because this project is taking so long to complete, my excitement about it has really off.

8) All of a sudden, the van off the road and crashed into a big tree.

9) We just need the rains to off for another few days, until we can get the wheat in.

10) Gina won three straight games and off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

1)	pay off	to be successful and bring good results
2)	fob sb off	put off with a trick, excuse, or inferior substitute
3)	stave off	prevent sth bad from happening for a short period of time
4)	nod off *	go to sleep, especially when you do not intend to
5)	wear off *	gradually disappear or stop
6)	live off sth *	(the land) live by growing or finding their own food
7)	fall off *	decrease in quantity or quality
8)	veer off *	change direction
9)	hold off	(of rain or a storm) to not start
10)	pull sth off *	succeed in doing something that is difficult
* 4) nodding 5) wears 6) living 7) fallen 8) veered 10) pulled