Idioms, Slang and Phrasal Verbs

Question 1

Run out

Answer 1

1. To Deplete a Supply: When something is used up or finished.
2. To Expire: When a period of time comes to an end.
3. To Escape or Leave Quickly: When someone leaves a place hurriedly.
4. To Extend Beyond a Limit: When something goes beyond a boundary or limit.
5. To Exhaust: To become exhausted or tired.

1. To Deplete a Supply: exhaust, use up, finish, consume.
2. To Expire: end, terminate, lapse.
3. To Escape or Leave Quickly: flee, dash out, hurry out.
4. To Extend Beyond a Limit: exceed, overflow, spill over.
5. To Exhaust: tire out, wear out, drain.

1. To Deplete a Supply: replenish, stockpile, accumulate, hoard.
2. To Expire: begin, start, commence.
3. To Escape or Leave Quickly: stay, remain.
4. To Extend Beyond a Limit: stay within, confine, contain.
5. To Exhaust: energize, invigorate, refresh.

• Synonyms: exhaust, use up, finish, consume.
• Antonyms: replenish, stockpile, accumulate, hoard.

Example:
- “We need to buy more milk; we’ve run out.”
- “The team ran out of resources before completing the project.”
- “I always make sure to stock up on essentials so we don’t run out during emergencies.”

• Synonyms: end, terminate, lapse.
• Antonyms: begin, start, commence.

Example:
- “My visa is going to run out next month.”
- “The warranty on my car has just run out.”
- “Make sure to renew your subscription before it runs out.”

• Synonyms: flee, dash out, hurry out.
• Antonyms: stay, remain.

Example:
- “She ran out of the room when she heard the alarm.”
- “The thief ran out the back door when he saw the police.”
- “I forgot my keys and had to run out to get them.”

• Synonyms: exceed, overflow, spill over.
• Antonyms: stay within, confine, contain.

Example:
- “The meeting ran out over the scheduled time.”
- “His enthusiasm for the project ran out into every aspect of his work.”
- “The river ran out over its banks during the heavy rain.”

• Synonyms: tire out, wear out, drain.
• Antonyms: energize, invigorate, refresh.

Example:
- “After running the marathon, she was completely run out.”
- “The intense workout ran him out by the end of the session.”
- “They felt run out after a long day of hiking.”

These examples demonstrate the various uses of “run out” in different contexts, highlighting its versatility in the English language.

Question 2

Run down

Answer 2

1. To Criticize: To speak negatively about someone or something.
2. To Decline in Condition: To deteriorate or become worn out.

“Worn out” means extremely tired or exhausted when referring to a person, or it describes something that has been used extensively and is no longer in good condition or functional.

1. Person:
   
   • After working a 12-hour shift, she felt completely worn out and just wanted to go to bed.
2. Object:
   
   • His favorite shoes were so worn out that the soles had holes in them.
   • The old sofa was worn out after years of use and needed to be replaced.

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3. To Chase and Capture: To pursue and catch someone or something.
4. To Reduce in Energy: To become tired or lose power.
5. To Describe or Summarize: To give a detailed report or summary.

1. To Criticize: disparage, belittle, deprecate, malign.
2. To Decline in Condition: deteriorate, decay, fall apart, degrade.
3. To Chase and Capture: pursue, hunt down, track down, chase.
4. To Reduce in Energy: tire, exhaust, drain, wear out.
5. To Describe or Summarize: summarize, outline, review, recount.

1. To Criticize: praise, commend, applaud, compliment.
2. To Decline in Condition: improve, restore, enhance, renovate.
3. To Chase and Capture: release, free.
4. To Reduce in Energy: energize, invigorate, refresh, rejuvenate.
5. To Describe or Summarize: complicate, obscure, confuse.

• Synonyms: disparage, belittle, deprecate, malign.
• Antonyms: praise, commend, applaud, compliment.

Example:
- “She always runs down her colleagues in front of the boss.”
- “He felt bad after running down his friend’s idea.”
- “Instead of running down others, try to offer constructive feedback.”

• Synonyms: deteriorate, decay, fall apart, degrade.
• Antonyms: improve, restore, enhance, renovate.

Example:
- “The old house has really run down over the years.”
- “This neighborhood has been running down for a long time.”
- “They plan to renovate the run-down building next year.”

• Synonyms: pursue, hunt down, track down, chase.
• Antonyms: release, free.

Example:
- “The police managed to run down the suspect after a long chase.”
- “The predator ran down its prey with incredible speed.”
- “After hours of searching, they finally ran down the missing dog.”

• Synonyms: tire, exhaust, drain, wear out.
• Antonyms: energize, invigorate, refresh, rejuvenate.

Example:
- “After working all day, I feel completely run down.”
- “The battery in my phone is running down quickly.”
- “She looked run down after the long flight.”

• Synonyms: summarize, outline, review, recount.
• Antonyms: complicate, obscure, confuse.

Example:
- “Can you run down the main points of the meeting?”
- “He ran down the list of tasks we need to complete.”
- “Let me run down what happened while you were away.”

These examples illustrate the different meanings of “run down” and how to use them in various contexts.

Question 3

Run down

Question 4

Run out

Question 5

Get off

Answer 5

The phrase “get off” has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used:

1. Physical Movement: To leave or disembark from a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or airplane.
   
   • Example: “I need to get off the bus at the next stop.”
2. Work or Duty: To leave work or finish a shift.
   
   • Example: “I get off work at 5 PM.”
3. Legal Context: To avoid punishment or be acquitted in a legal case.
   
   • Example: “He got off with a warning.”
4. Starting or Ending Something: To begin or finish an activity or conversation.
   
   • Example: “Let’s get off to a good start.”
5. Sexual Context: To achieve sexual arousal or orgasm.
   
   • Example: “She gets off on romantic movies.”
6. Remove or Dislodge: To remove something from a surface or position.
   
   • Example: “Can you help me get this sticker off?”

The meaning can usually be determined from the surrounding context.

Question 6

50 most common Phrasal Verbs

Answer 6

Certainly! Here’s a list of 50 common phrasal verbs, along with tips for usage and examples:

1. Break Down
   
   • Meaning: To stop functioning (for machines) or to analyze in detail.
   • Example: My car broke down on the way to work. / Let’s break down the project into smaller tasks.
   • Tip: Use for both mechanical failures and detailed analysis.
2. Bring Up
   
   • Meaning: To start discussing a topic or to raise (a child).
   • Example: She brought up an interesting point during the meeting. / They brought up their children with strong values.
   • Tip: Context will clarify whether it’s about discussion or child-rearing.
3. Call Off
   
   • Meaning: To cancel something.
   • Example: They called off the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
   • Tip: Commonly used for events and activities.
4. Carry On
   
   • Meaning: To continue doing something.
   • Example: Despite the interruption, he carried on with his speech.
   • Tip: Often used to encourage someone to persist.
5. Come Across
   
   • Meaning: To find or meet by chance, or to appear in a particular way.
   • Example: I came across an old friend at the market. / She comes across as very confident.
   • Tip: Can be used for accidental encounters or impressions.
6. Cut Down
   
   • Meaning: To reduce in amount or size.
   • Example: She’s trying to cut down on sugar for health reasons.
   • Tip: Use with measurements or quantities.
7. Drop Off
   
   • Meaning: To deliver something or someone to a place.
   • Example: I’ll drop you off at the airport.
   • Tip: Commonly used for transport and deliveries.
8. Fill Out
   
   • Meaning: To complete (a form or document).
   • Example: Please fill out this form and return it to the office.
   • Tip: Specifically used for forms and paperwork.
9. Find Out
   
   • Meaning: To discover or learn information.
   • Example: I need to find out what time the meeting starts.
   • Tip: Use when you’re seeking information.
10. Give Up
    - Meaning: To stop trying or surrender.
    - Example: She gave up smoking last year. / He won’t give up on his dreams.
    - Tip: Use when quitting or conceding.
11. Go On
    - Meaning: To continue or proceed.
    - Example: The show must go on despite the weather.
    - Tip: Often used to indicate continuation or persistence.
12. Hold On
    - Meaning: To wait or grip something tightly.
    - Example: Hold on a minute while I check the information. / She held on to the railing for support.
    - Tip: Use for waiting or physical support.
13. Look After
    - Meaning: To take care of.
    - Example: She looks after her younger brother while their parents are away.
    - Tip: Use for caregiving and responsibilities.
14. Look For
    - Meaning: To search for something.
    - Example: I’m looking for my keys; have you seen them?
    - Tip: Use when actively searching for an object or person.
15. Make Up
    - Meaning: To invent or to reconcile.
    - Example: She made up a story for the children. / They finally made up after their argument.
    - Tip: Use for both creative invention and reconciliation.
16. Move On
    - Meaning: To advance or to forget about something and start anew.
    - Example: It’s time to move on from the past. / They decided to move on with their plans despite the setback.
    - Tip: Use for progression or emotional change.
17. Pick Up
    - Meaning: To collect or to improve.
    - Example: I’ll pick you up at 7 PM. / Sales have started to pick up.
    - Tip: Use for collection and improvement contexts.
18. Put Off
    - Meaning: To delay or postpone.
    - Example: We had to put off the meeting until next week.
    - Tip: Use for scheduling changes or delays.
19. Run Into
    - Meaning: To encounter unexpectedly.
    - Example: I ran into an old friend at the grocery store.
    - Tip: Commonly used for accidental meetings.
20. Set Up
    - Meaning: To establish or arrange.
    - Example: They set up a new office downtown. / She set up the meeting for next Tuesday.
    - Tip: Use for organizing and arranging.
21. Take Over
    - Meaning: To assume control or responsibility.
    - Example: He will take over the project next week.
    - Tip: Use for transitions of control or leadership.
22. Turn Down
    - Meaning: To reject or lower the volume.
    - Example: She turned down the job offer. / Can you turn down the music, please?
    - Tip: Use for rejections and adjustments.
23. Work Out
    - Meaning: To exercise or to find a solution.
    - Example: I work out at the gym every morning. / We need to work out the details of the contract.
    - Tip: Use for both physical exercise and problem-solving.
24. Bring About
    - Meaning: To cause something to happen.
    - Example: The new policy will bring about significant changes.
    - Tip: Use for causation or initiation of change.
25. Call Back
    - Meaning: To return a phone call or to respond.
    - Example: I’ll call you back later. / She called back with the answers.
    - Tip: Use for returning calls or responses.
26. Carry Out
    - Meaning: To execute or perform.
    - Example: They carried out the plan successfully.
    - Tip: Use for completing tasks or executing plans.
27. Check Out
    - Meaning: To examine or to leave (a hotel).
    - Example: Check out the new store in town. / We need to check out of the hotel by noon.
    - Tip: Use for inspections and hotel departures.
28. Come Up With
    - Meaning: To devise or create an idea or plan.
    - Example: She came up with a brilliant marketing strategy.
    - Tip: Use for generating ideas or solutions.
29. Give In
    - Meaning: To yield or surrender.
    - Example: After hours of negotiation, he finally gave in to their demands.
    - Tip: Use for yielding to pressure or demands.
30. Go Over
    - Meaning: To review or examine.
    - Example: Let’s go over the report before the meeting.
    - Tip: Use for reviewing details or instructions.
31. Look Into
    - Meaning: To investigate or research.
    - Example: The company will look into the issue.
    - Tip: Use for investigation or research purposes.
32. Put Up With
    - Meaning: To tolerate or endure.
    - Example: I can’t put up with his rude behavior anymore.
    - Tip: Use for enduring unpleasant situations or behavior.
33. Run Out
    - Meaning: To exhaust the supply or resources.
    - Example: We ran out of milk, so I need to buy more.
    - Tip: Use for depletion of resources or supplies.
34. Settle Down
    - Meaning: To calm down or to establish a permanent home.
    - Example: It’s time to settle down and start a family. / He finally settled down after years of traveling.
    - Tip: Use for calming or establishing stability.
35. Show Up
    - Meaning: To arrive or appear.
    - Example: She showed up late to the meeting.
    - Tip: Use for attendance or appearance.
36. Take Up
    - Meaning: To begin a new activity or occupation.
    - Example: He took up painting as a hobby.
    - Tip: Use for starting new activities or interests.
37. Turn Up
    - Meaning: To increase the volume or arrive.
    - Example: Turn up the music, it’s too quiet. / He turned up at the party unexpectedly.
    - Tip: Use for increasing intensity or arrival.
38. Wake Up
    - Meaning: To stop sleeping or become alert.
    - Example: I wake up at 6 AM every day. / You need to wake up to the reality of the situation.
    - Tip: Use for both ending sleep and becoming aware.
39. Bring Down
    - Meaning: To lower or reduce.
    - Example: The new policy aims to bring down costs.
    - Tip: Use for reductions or lowering of something.
40. Clear Up

Question 7

50 most common Phrasal Verbs II

Answer 7

Sure! Here are 30 more common phrasal verbs with their meanings, tips for usage, and examples:

41. Clear Up
    - Meaning: To resolve or make something clearer, or to tidy.
    - Example: The weather should clear up by afternoon. / She cleared up the misunderstanding.
    - Tip: Use for solving problems or improving clarity, as well as tidying.
42. Give Away
    - Meaning: To donate or reveal something.
    - Example: She gave away her old clothes. / He accidentally gave away the surprise.
    - Tip: Use for both donating and revealing information.
43. Go Back
    - Meaning: To return to a place or situation.
    - Example: I need to go back to the office to finish my work.
    - Tip: Use for returning to previous locations or states.
44. Keep Up
    - Meaning: To maintain or continue at the same level or pace.
    - Example: She struggled to keep up with the fast pace of the class.
    - Tip: Use for maintaining speed or standards.
45. Let Down
    - Meaning: To disappoint or fail to meet expectations.
    - Example: I felt let down by the service at the restaurant.
    - Tip: Use for disappointment or failing to fulfill promises.
46. Look Out
    - Meaning: To be careful or vigilant.
    - Example: Look out for the car! / We need to look out for potential problems.
    - Tip: Use for warnings or paying attention.
47. Put Down
    - Meaning: To place something on a surface or to belittle.
    - Example: He put down the book on the table. / Don’t put me down in front of others.
    - Tip: Use for physical placement or insulting remarks.
48. Show Off
    - Meaning: To display something proudly or boastfully.
    - Example: He loves to show off his new car. / Stop showing off your skills.
    - Tip: Use for displaying or boasting.
49. Shut Down
    - Meaning: To close or cease operations.
    - Example: The factory shut down for maintenance. / He shut down the computer.
    - Tip: Use for stopping operations or closing.
50. Take After
    - Meaning: To resemble a family member.
    - Example: She takes after her mother in looks and personality.
    - Tip: Use to describe physical or personality traits inherited from family.
51. Turn Around
    - Meaning: To change direction or improve.
    - Example: We need to turn around before we miss our destination. / The company managed to turn around its financial situation.
    - Tip: Use for changing direction or reversing a situation.
52. Work Out
    - Meaning: To exercise or solve a problem.
    - Example: She works out at the gym every morning. / We need to work out the details of the agreement.
    - Tip: Use for physical exercise or problem-solving.
53. Check In
    - Meaning: To register or report one’s arrival.
    - Example: We need to check in at the hotel before 3 PM. / She checked in with her supervisor.
    - Tip: Use for registering at locations or reporting status.
54. Check Up
    - Meaning: To examine or investigate.
    - Example: I’ll check up on the progress of the project. / He needs a check-up at the doctor’s.
    - Tip: Use for examinations or investigations.
55. Come Down With
    - Meaning: To become ill.
    - Example: He came down with a cold after the trip.
    - Tip: Use when referring to becoming sick.
56. Come Over
    - Meaning: To visit someone’s home or to change position.
    - Example: Why don’t you come over for dinner? / The mood came over her suddenly.
    - Tip: Use for visiting or changes in mood/position.
57. Drop By
    - Meaning: To visit briefly or informally.
    - Example: I’ll drop by your office later.
    - Tip: Use for informal or brief visits.
58. Give Up
    - Meaning: To stop trying or surrender.
    - Example: She gave up trying to solve the problem. / He gave up his claim to the property.
    - Tip: Use for ceasing effort or yielding.
59. Hold Back
    - Meaning: To restrain or prevent from proceeding.
    - Example: He struggled to hold back his tears. / The rain held back the parade.
    - Tip: Use for physical restraint or preventing progress.
60. Keep Out
    - Meaning: To prevent entry.
    - Example: The sign says to keep out of the construction area.
    - Tip: Use for preventing access or entry.
61. Look Up
    - Meaning: To search for information or improve.
    - Example: Look up the phone number online. / Things are starting to look up for him.
    - Tip: Use for searching or improvement.
62. Pass Out
    - Meaning: To lose consciousness or distribute.
    - Example: He passed out from exhaustion. / She passed out the flyers to everyone.
    - Tip: Use for fainting or distributing items.
63. Put Off
    - Meaning: To delay or postpone.
    - Example: We decided to put off the meeting until next week.
    - Tip: Use for delaying plans or events.
64. Run Away
    - Meaning: To escape or leave hurriedly.
    - Example: The children ran away from the dog. / She ran away from home.
    - Tip: Use for escaping or leaving quickly.
65. Speak Up
    - Meaning: To speak louder or express an opinion.
    - Example: Please speak up so everyone can hear you. / She spoke up about the issue at the meeting.
    - Tip: Use for increasing volume or expressing opinions.
66. Take Off
    - Meaning: To remove or ascend (for aircraft).
    - Example: Please take off your shoes before entering. / The plane will take off in ten minutes.
    - Tip: Use for removal of items or aircraft departure.
67. Turn Down
    - Meaning: To reject or lower.
    - Example: She turned down the job offer. / Can you turn down the volume?
    - Tip: Use for rejecting offers or adjusting settings.
68. Wear Out
    - Meaning: To become unusable due to extensive use.
    - Example: His shoes were worn out after the long hike.
    - Tip: Use for items becoming unusable from wear.
69. Back Up
    - Meaning: To support or make a copy.
    - Example: I’ll back up the files to an external drive. / He backed up her argument with evidence.
    - Tip: Use for data copying or providing support.
70. Break Up
    - Meaning: To end a relationship or to disperse.
    - Example: They decided to break up after years together. / The police broke up the crowd.
    - Tip: Use for ending relationships or dispersing groups.
71. Call Up
    - Meaning: To make a phone call or summon.
    - Example: He called up his friend to invite him to dinner. / She was called up for jury duty.
    - Tip: Use for phone calls or summoning.
72. Come Along
    - Meaning: To accompany or make progress.
    - Example: Will you come along to the store with me? / How is the project coming along?
    - Tip: Use for accompanying or progress in tasks.
73. Figure Out
    - Meaning: To solve or understand.
    - Example: I need to figure out how to fix this issue.
    - Tip: Use for solving problems or understanding complex issues.
74. Give In
    - Meaning: To yield or surrender.
    - Example: After much negotiation, he gave in to their demands.
    - Tip: Use for yielding to pressure or demands.
75. Hang Out
    - Meaning: To spend time relaxing or socializing.
    - Example: They like to hang out at the local café after school.
    - Tip: Use for casual socializing or relaxing.
76. Make Out
    - Meaning: To discern or understand, or to kiss.
    - Example: I can’t make out what’s written on this sign. / They were making out in the park.
    - Tip: Use for understanding or affectionate actions.
77. Pay Back
    - Meaning: To return money or repay a favor.
    - Example: I’ll pay you back for the lunch. / He paid her back for her help.
    - Tip: Use for returning money or repaying favors.
78. Run Over
    - Meaning: To hit with a vehicle or to exceed time.
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Certainly! Here are 30 additional common phrasal verbs, along with tips for usage and examples:

41. Figure Out
    - Meaning: To solve or understand something.
    - Example: I need to figure out how this machine works.
    - Tip: Use for problem-solving or understanding.
42. Hang Out
    - Meaning: To spend time relaxing or socializing.
    - Example: We like to hang out at the park on weekends.
    - Tip: Informal use for spending leisure time.
43. Keep Up
    - Meaning: To maintain the same level or pace.
    - Example: She struggled to keep up with the fast-moving group.
    - Tip: Use for maintaining speed or standards.
44. Let Down
    - Meaning: To disappoint or fail to meet expectations.
    - Example: I was let down by the quality of the service.
    - Tip: Use for disappointment or failure.
45. Make Out
    - Meaning: To see or hear clearly or to kiss passionately.
    - Example: I can’t make out what the sign says. / They were making out in the corner of the room.
    - Tip: Use for both visibility/hearing and romantic contexts.
46. Pass Out
    - Meaning: To lose consciousness or distribute something.
    - Example: He passed out from exhaustion. / She passed out the invitations.
    - Tip: Use for both fainting and distributing items.
47. Run Away
    - Meaning: To leave or escape from a situation.
    - Example: The child ran away from home. / She wanted to run away from her problems.
    - Tip: Use for escaping or fleeing.
48. Set Aside
    - Meaning: To reserve or save for a particular purpose.
    - Example: She set aside some money for emergencies.
    - Tip: Use for reserving resources or time.
49. Take After
    - Meaning: To resemble a family member.
    - Example: She takes after her mother in both looks and temperament.
    - Tip: Use for physical or behavioral resemblance.
50. Turn Around
    - Meaning: To change direction or improve a situation.
    - Example: We need to turn around and head back. / The company managed to turn around its fortunes.
    - Tip: Use for directional change or improvement.
51. Back Up
    - Meaning: To support or make a copy of data.
    - Example: Always back up your files to prevent data loss. / He backed up his friend during the argument.
    - Tip: Use for data safety and support in situations.
52. Break Up
    - Meaning: To end a relationship or to disintegrate.
    - Example: They decided to break up after five years together. / The ice began to break up as the weather warmed.
    - Tip: Use for ending relationships or breaking into pieces.
53. Call Up
    - Meaning: To summon or make a phone call.
    - Example: She called up her friend to discuss the plans. / He was called up for military service.
    - Tip: Use for phone calls and summoning.
54. Check In
    - Meaning: To register upon arrival or to make contact.
    - Example: We need to check in at the hotel before 3 PM. / She checked in with her supervisor.
    - Tip: Use for registration or making contact.
55. Come Down
    - Meaning: To descend or decrease in value.
    - Example: The price of the product came down last week. / She came down the stairs gracefully.
    - Tip: Use for descending or decreasing values.
56. Drop By
    - Meaning: To visit briefly.
    - Example: I might drop by your office later to discuss the project.
    - Tip: Use for informal, short visits.
57. Fill In
    - Meaning: To complete a form or substitute for someone.
    - Example: Please fill in the application form. / He filled in for her while she was on vacation.
    - Tip: Use for completing forms or temporary substitutions.
58. Go Back
    - Meaning: To return to a place or situation.
    - Example: I need to go back to the store because I forgot my wallet.
    - Tip: Use for returning to a previous location or condition.
59. Hand Over
    - Meaning: To pass something to someone.
    - Example: She handed over the documents to her boss.
    - Tip: Use for passing or transferring something.
60. Keep On
    - Meaning: To continue doing something.
    - Example: Keep on practicing, and you’ll get better.
    - Tip: Use for encouragement to continue an action.
61. Let In
    - Meaning: To allow entry.
    - Example: She let in the guests as they arrived at the party.
    - Tip: Use for granting access or entry.
62. Look After
    - Meaning: To care for someone or something.
    - Example: She looks after her elderly parents.
    - Tip: Use for caregiving or managing responsibilities.
63. Make Up For
    - Meaning: To compensate for something.
    - Example: He bought flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
    - Tip: Use for compensating or balancing out.
64. Move Out
    - Meaning: To leave a residence.
    - Example: They moved out of their apartment last week.
    - Tip: Use for relocating from a living space.
65. Pick Out
    - Meaning: To choose or select.
    - Example: She picked out a beautiful dress for the party.
    - Tip: Use for selecting items from a group.
66. Put Down
    - Meaning: To place something on a surface or to criticize.
    - Example: He put down the book on the table. / She put him down in front of everyone.
    - Tip: Use for placing objects or expressing criticism.
67. Run Over
    - Meaning: To hit something with a vehicle or to review quickly.
    - Example: He accidentally ran over the mailbox. / Let’s run over the main points of the presentation.
    - Tip: Use for vehicle accidents or quick reviews.
68. Sort Out
    - Meaning: To organize or resolve an issue.
    - Example: I need to sort out these papers. / They finally sorted out their differences.
    - Tip: Use for organization or resolving problems.
69. Stand By
    - Meaning: To support or be prepared.
    - Example: She stood by her friend during tough times. / Please stand by while I check the information.
    - Tip: Use for support or readiness.
70. Take Off
    - Meaning: To remove something or for an aircraft to begin flight.
    - Example: Please take off your shoes before entering. / The plane will take off in 10 minutes.
    - Tip: Use for removing items or flight departures.
71. Turn Down
    - Meaning: To refuse or reject or lower volume/temperature.
    - Example: She turned down the job offer. / Can you turn down the music a bit?
    - Tip: Use for refusals or adjustments.
72. Watch Out
    - Meaning: To be cautious or alert.
    - Example: Watch out for that car coming around the corner!
    - Tip: Use for warnings or alerts.
73. Write Down
    - Meaning: To record information on paper.
    - Example: Make sure to write down the address before you leave.
    - Tip: Use for recording information in writing.
74. Bump Into
    - Meaning: To meet unexpectedly.
    - Example: I bumped into an old friend at the mall.
    - Tip: Use for chance encounters.
75. Call For
    - Meaning: To require or demand.
    - Example: The situation calls for immediate action.
    - Tip: Use for situations that require a specific response.
76. Carry On
    - Meaning: To continue or proceed.
    - Example: Despite the challenges, she carried on with her project.
    - Tip: Use for continuation or persistence.
77. Come Up
    - Meaning: To arise or be mentioned.
    - Example: The topic came up during the discussion. / An opportunity may come up soon.
    - Tip: Use for appearing in conversations or situations.
78. Dress Up
    - Meaning: To wear formal or special clothes.
    - Example: We need to dress up for the wedding.
    - Tip: Use for changing into formal or special attire.
79. Fall Apart
    - Meaning: To break into pieces or fail completely.
    - Example: The old book fell apart in my hands. / The project fell apart due to poor planning.
    - Tip: Use for physical disintegration or complete failure.

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Question 8

30 More

Answer 8

Certainly! Here are 30 more phrasal verbs with their meanings, tips, and examples:

1. Add Up
   
   • Meaning: To make sense or to total a sum.
   • Example: His explanation just doesn’t add up. / The receipts add up to $200.
   • Tip: Use for logical consistency or arithmetic totals.
2. Ask Around
   
   • Meaning: To inquire with several people.
   • Example: I’ll ask around to see if anyone has seen your missing dog.
   • Tip: Use when seeking information from multiple sources.
3. Back Down
   
   • Meaning: To withdraw or concede.
   • Example: She refused to back down despite the opposition.
   • Tip: Use for yielding or retreating from a position.
4. Blow Up
   
   • Meaning: To explode or inflate.
   • Example: The bomb blew up the building. / She blew up the balloons for the party.
   • Tip: Use for both literal explosions and inflating objects.
5. Bring In
   
   • Meaning: To introduce or earn.
   • Example: They brought in a new consultant to help with the project. / The job brings in a good salary.
   • Tip: Use for introducing people or earning money.
6. Carry On
   
   • Meaning: To continue or endure.
   • Example: Even after the setback, they carried on with their plans.
   • Tip: Use for continuation or perseverance.
7. Cut Back
   
   • Meaning: To reduce or decrease.
   • Example: They need to cut back on expenses to save money.
   • Tip: Use for reducing quantities or expenses.
8. Deal With
   
   • Meaning: To manage or handle something.
   • Example: She knows how to deal with difficult customers.
   • Tip: Use for managing tasks or handling issues.
9. Fill Up
   
   • Meaning: To make full.
   • Example: Can you fill up the tank with gas?
   • Tip: Use for filling containers or spaces to capacity.
10. Go Over
    - Meaning: To review or examine.
    - Example: Let’s go over the plans one more time.
    - Tip: Use for reviewing details or examining information.
11. Hang Up
    - Meaning: To end a phone call or to place something on a hook.
    - Example: She hung up the phone after the call. / He hung up his coat.
    - Tip: Use for ending calls or hanging objects.
12. Keep Up With
    - Meaning: To stay informed or maintain the same level.
    - Example: I try to keep up with the latest news. / She finds it hard to keep up with her classmates.
    - Tip: Use for staying informed or maintaining progress.
13. Let Out
    - Meaning: To release or make something known.
    - Example: She let out a sigh of relief. / The company let out the new policy details.
    - Tip: Use for releasing emotions or making information public.
14. Make Up For
    - Meaning: To compensate for something.
    - Example: He bought her flowers to make up for missing her birthday.
    - Tip: Use for compensating or balancing out a previous shortcoming.
15. Pass By
    - Meaning: To move past something or someone.
    - Example: I saw the store as I passed by. / She let the opportunity pass by.
    - Tip: Use for physically moving past or missing opportunities.
16. Put Together
    - Meaning: To assemble or combine.
    - Example: They put together a team for the project. / I need to put together a presentation.
    - Tip: Use for assembling objects or creating something from various parts.
17. Run Into
    - Meaning: To encounter unexpectedly or crash into.
    - Example: I ran into an old friend at the mall. / He ran into a problem with the software.
    - Tip: Use for chance meetings or encountering difficulties.
18. Show Off
    - Meaning: To display proudly.
    - Example: He loves to show off his new car.
    - Tip: Use when someone is displaying something proudly.
19. Take After
    - Meaning: To resemble a family member.
    - Example: She takes after her mother in appearance.
    - Tip: Use for family resemblances.
20. Turn In
    - Meaning: To submit something or to go to bed.
    - Example: Please turn in your assignment by Friday. / I’m tired; I’m going to turn in early tonight.
    - Tip: Use for submitting documents or going to sleep.
21. Work On
    - Meaning: To develop or improve something.
    - Example: I need to work on my presentation skills. / She’s working on a new project.
    - Tip: Use for improving skills or developing projects.
22. Back Up
    - Meaning: To support or create a copy.
    - Example: He backed up his data to avoid loss. / She had his back during the presentation.
    - Tip: Use for data safety or providing support.
23. Blow Off
    - Meaning: To ignore or dismiss.
    - Example: He blew off the meeting because he was too busy.
    - Tip: Use for disregarding or dismissing.
24. Break Through
    - Meaning: To overcome an obstacle or barrier.
    - Example: She broke through the barriers to achieve her goals.
    - Tip: Use for overcoming difficulties or obstacles.
25. Burn Out
    - Meaning: To become exhausted from overwork.
    - Example: She was burned out from working too many hours.
    - Tip: Use for extreme exhaustion from excessive work.
26. Cut Out
    - Meaning: To remove by cutting or to stop doing something.
    - Example: He cut out sugar from his diet. / She cut out a pattern from the fabric.
    - Tip: Use for removal or cessation of activities.
27. Get Along
    - Meaning: To have a good relationship.
    - Example: They get along very well despite their differences.
    - Tip: Use for describing harmonious relationships.
28. Hold Back
    - Meaning: To restrain or prevent.
    - Example: He tried to hold back his tears. / The security guard held back the crowd.
    - Tip: Use for physical restraint or emotional control.
29. Let Down
    - Meaning: To disappoint or fail to meet expectations.
    - Example: The film really let me down.
    - Tip: Use for disappointment or unfulfilled expectations.
30. Step Down
    - Meaning: To resign or leave a position.
    - Example: She decided to step down from her role as CEO.
    - Tip: Use for resigning from a position or authority.

These phrasal verbs are useful in various contexts, so getting familiar with them can help in everyday conversations and writing.

Question 9

Tips and hacks to understand phrasal verbs

Answer 9

Understanding and mastering phrasal verbs can be challenging, but here are some effective tips and hacks to help you grasp them more easily:

1. Learn Common Phrasal Verbs First
   
   • Focus on the most frequently used phrasal verbs. Some common ones include:
     
     • Look up (search for information)
     • Turn off (stop a device)
     • Give up (quit)
   • Start with everyday verbs and expand your list as you become more comfortable.
2. Understand the Components
   
   • Phrasal verbs consist of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs). Understanding the meaning of the verb and particle separately can help in deciphering the phrasal verb’s overall meaning.
     
     • Break down: “Break” + “down” → To collapse or fail.
3. Use Context Clues
   
   • Pay attention to the context in which a phrasal verb is used. Often, the meaning can be inferred from the surrounding words.
     
     • Example: “She was looking forward to the weekend.” Here, “looking forward to” means anticipating with pleasure.
4. Practice with Real-life Examples
   
   • Read books, watch movies, or listen to podcasts that use phrasal verbs. Pay attention to how they are used in different contexts.
     
     • Example: In a movie, you might hear, “He finally gave up on the project.” Notice how the meaning changes based on usage.
5. Create Flashcards
   
   • Write the phrasal verb on one side of a flashcard and its meaning and an example sentence on the other side. Regularly review these flashcards to reinforce your knowledge.
6. Group by Particle
   
   • Learn phrasal verbs based on the particles they use. For example, group all phrasal verbs with “up” (e.g., “give up,” “wake up”) and all with “out” (e.g., “find out,” “figure out”).
7. Use Mnemonics
   
   • Create mnemonic devices or stories to remember the meanings of phrasal verbs. Associating a visual image or a story with the verb can help you recall it more easily.
8. Practice Speaking and Writing
   
   • Incorporate phrasal verbs into your speaking and writing practice. Try to use them in sentences or dialogues to become more comfortable with their usage.
     
     • Example: Write a short story or diary entry using several phrasal verbs.
9. Learn the Difference Between Separable and Inseparable Phrasal Verbs
   
   • Separable: You can place the object between the verb and the particle.
     
     • Example: “Turn off the light” or “Turn the light off.”
   • Inseparable: The object cannot be placed between the verb and the particle.
     
     • Example: “Run into” (as in meeting someone unexpectedly) cannot be separated: “I ran into her at the mall.”
10. Use Online Resources and Apps
    - Utilize language learning apps and websites that focus on phrasal verbs. Many offer interactive exercises and quizzes to help reinforce learning.
11. Ask for Feedback
    - If possible, practice using phrasal verbs in conversation with native speakers or language tutors and ask for feedback on your usage.
12. Be Patient and Persistent
    - Mastery of phrasal verbs takes time. Be patient with yourself and practice regularly to build your understanding and usage.

Examples to Illustrate:

• Turn up: Increase volume or arrive.
  
  • “Can you turn up the music?” (increase volume)
  • “She turned up at the party unexpectedly.” (arrive)
• Look after: Take care of.
  
  • “Can you look after my dog while I’m away?”

By using these strategies, you’ll gradually become more comfortable with phrasal verbs and their various meanings and uses. Feel free to ask if you need more specific examples or further assistance!

Question 10

Phrasal verbs with burn

Answer 10

Here are some common phrasal verbs with “burn”:

1. Burn Down

Meaning: To destroy something by fire until it is completely burned.
- Example: The old house burned down last night.

2. Burn Up

Meaning 1: To consume something completely by fire.
- Example: The fire burned up all the old documents.

Meaning 2: To become very hot or to use up completely.
- Example: The engine burned up a lot of fuel during the race.

Meaning 3: To exhaust or tire oneself.
- Example: She burned up all her energy at the gym.

3. Burn Out

Meaning 1: To become exhausted or to lose motivation due to overwork or stress.
- Example: He burned out from working too many hours without a break.

Meaning 2: To stop functioning because of damage from overheating.
- Example: The light bulb burned out.

4. Burn Off

Meaning: To get rid of something by burning it, or to use up something, especially calories or energy, by physical activity.
- Example 1: They burned off the trash in the incinerator.
- Example 2: She needs to burn off those extra calories from her dessert.

5. Burn Into

Meaning: To cause something to become deeply imprinted or remembered, often emotionally.
- Example: The tragic event burned itself into his memory.

6. Burn Up (intransitive)

Meaning: To be consumed by fire rapidly, often used to describe a situation or object.
- Example: The spaceship burned up as it re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere.

7. Burn Through

Meaning: To use up or deplete something quickly.
- Example: They burned through their savings in just a few months.

Summary

• Burn Down: Destroy by fire.
• Burn Up: Consume completely, become very hot, exhaust oneself.
• Burn Out: Become exhausted or lose motivation; stop functioning due to overheating.
• Burn Off: Get rid of by burning or use up through activity.
• Burn Into: Imprint deeply.
• Burn Through: Deplete quickly.

Feel free to ask if you need more details or examples!

Question 11

Phrasal verbs with drip

Answer 11

Here are some phrasal verbs with “drip”:

1. Drip Down

Meaning: To move downward in small drops.
- Example: Water dripped down from the leaky ceiling.

2. Drip Off

Meaning: To fall or flow away slowly in drops.
- Example: The excess oil dripped off the pan.

3. Drip Feed

Meaning: To give or provide something slowly over time, often used metaphorically for providing information or resources.
- Example: The company drip-fed information about the new product to the media.

4. Drip Dry

Meaning: To dry something by hanging it and allowing water to drip off, rather than using a towel or heat.
- Example: After washing the clothes, she hung them up to drip dry.

5. Drip Into

Meaning: To slowly enter or be added to something in small amounts.
- Example: The details of the project dripped into the conversation over time.

6. Drip With

Meaning: To be covered with or to be full of something in a way that resembles dripping.
- Example: The cake was dripping with chocolate glaze.

Summary

• Drip Down: Move downward in small drops.
• Drip Off: Fall or flow away slowly in drops.
• Drip Feed: Provide slowly over time.
• Drip Dry: Dry by hanging and letting water drip off.
• Drip Into: Slowly enter or be added to something.
• Drip With: Be covered with or full of something.

If you have any specific contexts or need more examples, let me know!

Question 12

Shy away

Answer 12

The phrasal verb “shy away” means to avoid or hesitate to do something due to fear, discomfort, or reluctance. Here’s a detailed look:

1. Meaning and Uses

Meaning: To avoid or recoil from something, often because it is intimidating or uncomfortable.
- Example: She tends to shy away from public speaking because she’s afraid of making mistakes.

2. Grammatical Forms

• Positive Form: Shy away (used with an object or action)
  
  • Example: He shies away from confrontation.
• Negative Form: Does not shy away (indicating no avoidance or reluctance)
  
  • Example: He does not shy away from challenging tasks.
• Interrogative Form: Shy away (used in questions to ask if someone avoids something)
  
  • Example: Do you shy away from difficult conversations?
• Past Form: Shied away (past tense of “shy away”)
  
  • Example: She shied away from taking on the new project.
• Past Participle Form: Shied away (used with auxiliary verbs)
  
  • Example: He has shied away from making any decisions.
• Gerund Form: Shying away (describing the act of avoiding)
  
  • Example: Shying away from risks can limit your opportunities.
• Present Participle Form: Shying away (describing the action of avoiding in progress)
  
  • Example: She is shying away from joining the debate.

3. Synonyms
- Avoid
- Recoil
- Dodge
- Evade
- Hesitate

4. Antonyms
- Face
- Confront
- Engage
- Embrace

5. Examples in Sentences
- Positive Form: He shies away from making bold decisions.
- Negative Form: She does not shy away from taking responsibility.
- Interrogative Form: Why do you shy away from new challenges?
- Past Form: They shied away from discussing the sensitive issue.
- Past Participle Form: He has shied away from giving a direct answer.
- Gerund Form: Shying away from criticism can hinder personal growth.
- Present Participle Form: She is shying away from the new assignment.

6. Summary

• Phrasal Verb: Shy away (to avoid or hesitate to do something)
• Positive Form: Shy away
• Negative Form: Does not shy away
• Interrogative Form: Shy away (in questions)
• Past Form: Shied away
• Past Participle Form: Shied away
• Gerund Form: Shying away
• Present Participle Form: Shying away
• Synonyms: Avoid, recoil, dodge, evade, hesitate
• Antonyms: Face, confront, engage, embrace

If you need more specific examples or further details, feel free to ask!