100 Phrasal Verbs Flashcards
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Break down
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- Explanation: To stop functioning (for machinery) or to lose emotional control (for a person).
- Example: “My car broke down on the highway.” / “She broke down in tears after hearing the news.”
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Break up
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- Explanation: To end a relationship or to disperse a gathering.
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Example:
“They decided to break up after three years together.”
“The police broke up the party due to noise complaints.”
3
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Bring up
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Explanation: To mention or start to talk about a subject.
Example: “He brought up an interesting point during the meeting.”
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Call off
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- Explanation: To cancel something.
- Example: “The game was called off because of rain.”
5
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Call on
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-Explanation: To visit someone, or to ask someone to speak.
- Example: “I’ll call on you this evening.” / “The teacher called on students to answer the question.”
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Carry on
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- Explanation: To continue doing something.
- Example: “Despite the interruptions, she carried on with her presentation.”
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Check in
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- Explanation: To register upon arrival, especially at an airport or hotel.
- Example: “Please check in at the front desk when you arrive.”
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Check out
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- Explanation: To leave a hotel after paying and returning your key. Also, to investigate or look at something.
- Example: “We need to check out by 11 AM.” / “You should check out that new coffee shop downtown.”
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Come across
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- Explanation: To find something or someone by chance.
- Example: “I came across an old friend while I was walking through the park.”
10
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Come back
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- Explanation: To return to a place or a topic.
- Example: “She came back home late last night.” / “Let’s come back to this topic after the break.”
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Come up with
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- Explanation: To suggest or think of an idea or plan.
- Example: “We need to come up with a new strategy to increase our sales.”
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Cut down on
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Explanation: To reduce the amount or number of something.
- Example: “I’m trying to cut down on sugar in my diet.”
13
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Cut off
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Explanation: To interrupt or stop something; to sever or remove by cutting.
- Example: “The town was cut off by the snowstorm, making it impossible for vehicles to enter.”
14
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Do over
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- Explanation: To repeat or redo something, usually to correct or improve it.
- Example: “He was dissatisfied with his first attempt and decided to do it over.”
15
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Drop by
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- Explanation: To visit informally or unexpectedly.
- Example: “If you’re in the neighborhood, feel free to drop by.”
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Drop off
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- Explanation: To deliver someone or something to a specific location; also can mean to fall asleep.
- Example: “Could you drop off these books at the library?” / “I dropped off during the movie because I was so tired.”
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Fill in
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Explanation: To complete (a form, a gap in knowledge, etc.) or substitute for someone temporarily.
- Example: “Please fill in your details on the registration form.” / “I had to fill in for the manager while she was away.”
18
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Find out
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- Explanation: To discover information or facts about something.
- Example: “I found out that the meeting has been postponed to next week.”
19
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Get along
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Explanation: To have a friendly relationship; to be harmonious.
- Example: “Do you get along with your coworkers?”
20
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Get away
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Explanation: To escape from a place or situation; to go on a short holiday.
- Example: “We managed to get away for a few days to the beach.”
21
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Get back
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Explanation: To return to a place or to retrieve something.
- Example: “Can you get back to me with your decision by tomorrow?” / “I need to get back my book from Sarah.”
22
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Get over
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Explanation: To recover from an illness, loss, difficulty, or disappointment.
- Example: “It took him months to get over the breakup.”
23
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Get up
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Explanation: To rise from bed after sleeping; to stand up.
- Example: “I get up at 7 AM every weekday.” / “Please get up and give the elderly man your seat.”
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Give up
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Explanation: To stop trying to do something; to quit a habit.
- Example: “After several failed attempts, he decided to give up smoking.”
25
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Go on
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Explanation: To continue; to happen or occur.
- Example: “The show must go on, even if there are technical difficulties.”
26
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Hang on
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Explanation: To wait a short time; to hold tightly.
- Example: “Hang on a moment, I’ll check if your prescription is ready.”
27
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Hang out
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Explanation: To spend time in a particular place or with someone.
- Example: “We like to hang out at the coffee shop on weekends.”
28
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Hold on
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Explanation: To wait; to maintain a grip on something.
- Example: “Hold on tight, the boat is about to speed up.”
29
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Keep on
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Explanation: To continue doing something.
- Example: “You should keep on practicing your English, you’re improving!”
30
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Look after
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Explanation: To take care of someone or something.
- Example: “She asked me to look after her cat while she’s on vacation.”
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Look for
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Explanation: To search for something or someone.
- Example: “She’s looking for her keys; she can’t find them anywhere.”
32
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Look forward to
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Explanation: To anticipate something with pleasure.
- Example: “I’m looking forward to the vacation we planned next month.”
33
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Make up
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Explanation: To invent a story or an excuse; to reconcile after a disagreement; or to apply cosmetics.
- Example: “He had to make up a reason for being late.” / “They made up after the argument.” / “She likes to make up before going out.”
34
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Pay back
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Explanation: To repay money to someone.
- Example: “I need to pay back the money I borrowed from you.”
35
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Pick up
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Explanation: To lift something or someone up; to learn something new, especially by listening or watching; to collect someone or something.
- Example: “Can you pick up that book from the floor?” / “She picked up Spanish very quickly.” / “I’ll pick up the kids from school today.”
36
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Put off
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Explanation: To delay doing something; to postpone.
- Example: “We’ve had to put off our meeting until next week.”
37
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Put on
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Explanation: To dress oneself with clothing, accessories, etc.; to pretend to have a certain feeling; or to add weight.
- Example: “Don’t forget to put on a coat; it’s cold outside.” / “He put on a brave face despite his nervousness.” / “I put on five pounds over the holidays.”
38
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Run into
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Explanation: To meet someone unexpectedly; to encounter problems or difficulties.
- Example: “I ran into an old school friend at the mall today.” / “We ran into some issues with the project timeline.”
39
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Run out of
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Explanation: To have no more of something.
- Example: “We’ve run out of milk, so I’ll need to go to the store.”
40
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Set up
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Explanation: To establish or start something; to arrange or prepare something for use.
- Example: “They set up a new business last year.” / “Can you help me set up the meeting room?”
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Show up
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Explanation: To arrive or appear at a place, especially if unexpected.
- Example: “He was supposed to be at the meeting at 9 AM, but he didn’t show up until 10.”
42
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Stand out
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Explanation: To be noticeably better or more significant than others; to be conspicuous.
- Example: “Her talent really stands out in the choir.”
43
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Take after
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Explanation: To resemble a family member in appearance, behavior, or character.
- Example: “Jake really takes after his father in terms of his mannerisms.”
44
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Take off
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Explanation: To leave the ground (for planes); to become successful or popular very quickly; to remove something, especially clothing.
- Example: “The flight is scheduled to take off at 8 PM.” / “Her business really took off after the first year.” / “Please take off your shoes before entering the house.”
45
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Take up
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Explanation: To begin to do or learn something new; to occupy space or time.
- Example: “I’ve decided to take up painting as a hobby.” / “This couch takes up too much space in the living room.”
46
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Throw away
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Explanation: To dispose of something that is no longer useful or desired.
- Example: “Don’t throw away those papers; they contain important information.”
47
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Try on
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Explanation: To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks nice.
- Example: “You should try on the dress before you buy it to make sure it fits.”
48
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Turn down
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Explanation: To refuse or reject something; to decrease the volume, brightness, or intensity of something.
- Example: “He decided to turn down the job offer.” / “Could you turn down the music a bit?”
49
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Turn off
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Explanation: To stop the operation or flow of something by moving a switch; to cause someone to lose interest.
- Example: “Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave.” / “His arrogance really turns me off.”
50
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Work out
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Explanation: To exercise; to find a solution to a problem; to end successfully.
- Example: “I work out at the gym three times a week.” / “We need to work out the details of the contract.” / “Everything worked out in the end, and they were happy.”
51
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Get to
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Explanation: To arrive somewhere, Used to ask how to go somewhere, for example, the route and/or the method of transportation, To have the opportunity to do something
Karl: You are always already in the office when I get to work. You must leave home super early.
Ethan: Excuse me. I’m sorry, but do you speak English? How do we get to the Colosseum from here?
Aisha: But mom! I want to stay until eight so we get to see the fireworks.
52
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Go back
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- Explanation: To return to a person, place, subject, or activity
Eric: I’m going back to Norway to visit my family next week.
53
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Go out
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- Explanation: -> To leave a place inside to go outside, exit, To go somewhere for enjoyment, To have a (romantic) relationship with someone
