Phrasal Verbs #1 Flashcards
When you return something to someone.
give … back
Timmy, give that toy back to you sister right now!
When people die.
pass away
I was sorry to here that Anna’s mother passed away.
When you place something on you body.
put … on
I put on my new dress before going to the party.
When you place something on another surface or apply something to another surface.
put … on
Jerry put too much fertilizer on his lawn, and now he has to cut it twice a week.
When you gain weight.
put … on
I need to go on diet. I’ve been putting a lot of weight on lately.
When you are driving and hit another vehicle or something near the road.
run into
I was run into by truck.
When you unexpectedly encounter difficulties or problems.
run into
I thought it would be easy to fix my car, but I’ve been running into problems.
When you meet people unexpectedly or unintentionally. (Bump into)
run into
I owe Frank $300, so I hope I don’t run into him.
When you appear somewhere. (Turn up)
show up
I was supposed to meet my sister for lunch, but she hasn’t shown up yet.
When something appears or become visible.
show up
It’s hard to photograph polar bears because they don’t show up well against the snow.
When you remove something from you body.
take … off
I was so tired when I got home that I took my clothes off and went straight bed.
When you remove something from surface.
take … off
You need to take the old wax off the floor before you wax again.
When something become detached from something.
come off
The cover’s cumming off book.
When an event is successful.
come off
The party came off well.
When you fall into a light sleep.
doze off
If I eat a big lunch, I’m sure to doze off at my desk.
