200 Most Common Phrasal Verbs (Part 4) Flashcards
indicate; show which one it is
I’ll point my boyfriend _____ when he runs by.
point [someone]/(something) out
put what you are holding on a surface or floor
You can put the groceries _____ on the kitchen counter.
put (something) down
insult, make [someone] feel stupid
The students put the substitute teacher ______ because they didn’t like him.
put [someone] down
postpone; do it later
We are putting our trip ______ until January because of the hurricane.
put (something) off
extinguish
The neighbors put the fire _____ before the firemen arrived.
put (something) out
assemble
I have to put the crib _______ before the baby arrives.
put (something) together
tolerate
I don’t think I can put _____ ______ three loud children in the car.
put up with [someone]/(something)
put clothing/accessories on your body
Don’t forget to put your new earrings ____ for the party.
put (something) on
meet unexpectedly
I ran ______ an old school-friend at the mall.
run into [someone]/(something)
drive a vehicle over a person or thing
I accidentally ran _____ your book with my car. Your book was on the floor, so I drove over it accidentally.
run over [someone]/(something)
rehearse, review
Let’s run ________ these lines one more time before the show.
run over/through (something)
leave unexpectedly, escape
The child ran _______ from home and has been missing for three days.
run away
have none left; sold out (in stores)
We ran ______ of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.
The supermarket ran ______ of batteries during the hurricane.
run out
return (usually by mail)
My letter got sent _______ to me because I used the wrong stamp.
send (something) back
arrange, organize
Our boss set a meeting _____ with the president of the company.
set (something) up
trick, trap
The police set the car thief _____ by using a hidden camera.
set [someone] up
compare prices at different stores/locations
I want to shop ________ a little before I decide on these boots.
shop around
act extra special for people watching (boastfully)
brag
He always shows _____ on his skateboard
show off
stay somewhere for the night (informal)
spend the night
You should sleep ______ tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home.
sleep over
organize, resolve a problem
We need to sort the bills _____ before the first of the month. We have too many and everything is so complicated right now. We need to organize all the bills.
sort (something) out
continue doing (something), limit yourself to one particular thing
You will lose weight if you _____ ___ the diet.
stick to (something)
stop the energy flow, turn off
The light’s too bright. Could you switch it _____.
switch (something) off
turn on
We heard the news as soon as we switched ____ the car radio.
switch (something) on
resemble a family member
I take _____ my mother. We are both impatient.
take after [someone]
intentionally break into pieces
He took the car brakes _____and found the problem.
take (something) apart
return an item
I have to take our new TV ____because it doesn’t work.
take (something) back
start to fly
My plane takes ____ in five minutes.
take off
remove (something) (usually clothing)
Take your shoes ____ before you come into my living room!
take (something) off
remove from a place or thing
Can you take the garbage ____ to the street for me?
take (something) out
buy dinner/movie/concert tickets for someone for the evening
treat (someone) to (something)
My grandparents took us _____ for dinner and a movie.
take [someone] out
rip into pieces
I tore _____ my ex-boyfriend’s letters and gave them back to him.
tear (something) up
remember past experiences
When I think ____ on my youth, I wish I had studied harder.
think back
consider over and over
I’ll have to think this contract ______ before I make my final decision.
think (something) over
dispose of; get rid of
We threw our old furniture _______ when we won the lottery.
throw (something) away
decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
Please turn the TV _______ while the guests are here.
turn (something) down
refuse
I turned the job ______ because I don’t want to move.
turn (something) down
stop the energy flow, switch off
Your mother wants you to turn the TV ______ and come for dinner.
turn (something) off
start the energy, switch on
It’s too dark in here. Let’s turn some lights ______ .
turn (something) on
increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
Can you turn the music ____ ? This is my favorite song.
turn (something) up
appear suddenly
Our cat turned _____ after we put posters up all over the neighborhood.
turn up
sample clothing; attempt to wear; check the size and fit
I’m going to try these jeans ____ , but I don’t think they will fit.
try (something) on
test
I am going to try this new brand of detergent ______.
try (something) out
finish the supply of; use all of
The kids used all of the toothpaste ____ so we need to buy some more.
use (something) up
stop sleeping; get up from bed
We have to _____ ____ early for work on Monday.
wake up
increase the temperature
You can warm your feet _____ in front of the fireplace.
warm [someone]/(something) up
prepare body for exercise
I always warm ______ by doing sit-ups before I go for a run.
warm up
fade away; become less and less strong; get weaker over time
Most of my make-up wore _____ before I got to the party.
wear off
exercise
I work _____ at the gym three times a week.
work out
be successful; eventually was successful
Our plan worked _____ fine.
work out
make a calculation
We have to work ______ the total cost before we buy the house.
work (something) out
