Phrasal verbs

carry off

  carry off (to succeed in doing something difficult) The task was difficult to carry off, but she didn’t give up. I think she has the experience to carry off the job. (to win a prize, trophy, etc.) The winner will carry off the prize. envocabulary.com

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carry out

  carry out  formal (to do and complete a particular piece of work, research, etc.) The construction work was carried out by local people. I’ll have to carry out a series of tests.   envocabulary.com

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zoom off

  zoom off  informal (to leave a place quickly and suddenly) Sorry, I have to zoom off now to catch the train. She got in her car and zoomed off without saying a word.     envocabulary.com

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zonk out

  zonk out  US informal (to fall asleep fast) We were so tired that when we got home, we zonked out immediately. It’ll just take a minute or two for me to zonk out.   envocabulary.com

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turn over

  turn over (to change the position of your body the opposite direction) Jane turned over and went back to sleep. The boy turned over onto his front. (to turn upside down) I turned the meat over to cook the other side. His car hit a rock and turned over. (to give someone …

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