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Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge! Today, we're learning four common Business English phrasal verbs.
Today's Challenge:
Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.
Did you answer correctly?
KNOCK DOWN
phrasal verb
to reduce the price of something
The seller knocked down the price, so I bought the phone.
I bargained, and they knocked down the cost by $50.
If you negotiate well, they might knock down the price for you.
MAKE UP
phrasal verb
to invent a story or lie; to compensate for something
He made up an excuse for being late.
He apologized and tried to make up for his mistake by buying flowers.
They fought last week but soon made up and became friends again.
HOLD UP
phrasal verb
to delay something; to rob someone at gunpoint
Sorry I’m late! I was held up at work.
The bank was held up by armed robbers last night.
The bridge construction is holding up traffic in the area.
DRIVE OFF
phrasal verb
to leave in a vehicle
He got in his car and drove off without saying goodbye.
The taxi drove off as soon as I stepped outside.
He tried to talk to her, but she just drove off in frustration.
So, the correct answer is a. knocked down.
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