Here are some compound nouns based on phrasal verbs. Guess the meaning of the
underlined word from its context. Show how it relates to its verb.
- Because of the accident there was a three-mile tailback along the motorway.
queue of traffic (it tails back from a vehicle at the head of the queue)
- Police are warning of an increased number of break-ins in this area.
- The papers are claiming the Prime Minister organised a cover-up.
- Unfortunately, our plans have suffered a setback.
- I’m sorry I’m late. There was a terrible hold-up on the bridge.
- The robbers made their getaway in a stolen car.
- There was a surprisingly large turnout at the concert.
- I love having a lie-in on Sundays.
- The lecturer distributed handouts before she started speaking.
- I’m giving my office a major clear-out this week.
Possible Answer
- burglaries (burglars break in to buildings)
- attempt to conceal information (or cover it up)
- obstacle in the way of progress (has set the speaker back)
- delay to traffic (something has held up / delayed the traffic)
- escape (to get away = to escape)
- audience (people can be said to turn out to attend something)
- stay in bed (to lie in = to stay in bed longer than usual)
- papers accompanying a talk (to hand out = to distribute)
- tidy (to clear out = to tidy a place by getting rid of things you don’t need)
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