Complete with the correct phrasal verb. Change the verbs where neccessary.

abide by, account for, add up, allow for, apply for, ask out, avail of,
back out, back up, block off, boil down to, break down, break into,
break out, break up, bring up, brush up on, bump into

• Paul (invited) asked _____________ Mary out_____________on a date.
• His failure to pass the exam (is due to) boils down to ______________ a lack of ambition.
  
• He can't (explain) account for _____________ the money he spent.
• Her excuse is a bit irrational. It doesn'tadd up. _____________
• No one is perfect. You should (be understanding about)allow for _____________ people's mistakes
• His car (stopped working) broke down_____________ on the motorway.
• I decided to (revise) brush up on _____________ my Spanish verbs.
• He (met by chance) bumped into_____________ his ex-boss in the street.
• This is a great opportunity. You should avail of _____________ it!
• War (started) broke out_____________ suddenly between the two countries.
• She (ended the relationship) broke up_____________ with her boyfriend.
• A burglar (entered by force) broke into_____________ the shop and stole money.
• A tree fell and the road was blocked off_____________ for 3 hours
• If you drive a car, you have to abide by_____________ the rules of the road.
• She has (formally asked for) applied for_____________ a new job.

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