Phrasal verbs Flashcards
turn down
Not accept something, are used to raise and lower the level of something (the sound of a stereo, the heat of a stove, lighting, etc.)
Example:
- I had to turn down the invitation because I was too busy.
- Tania should politely turn down the invitation.
- She turned down the job.
- Please turn down your radio so that the sound cannot be heard outside the vehicle.
give up
Quit a harmful habit
Example:
- You must give up smoking
- We were obliged to give up our plan.
- I worked too much on this project to give up now.
go away
Leave a place, go on vacation
Example:
- He’s gone away with my keys
- The next day he went away.
- Youth goes away and never comes back.
Come on
Said to encourage someone to do something, especially to hurry or try harder, or to tell you something
Example:
- Come on - we’re going to be late if you don’t hurry!
- Come on, Miriam you can tell me. I won’t tell anyone.
- Come on we can still win the game
go out
To leave a room or building, especially in order to do something for entertainment
Example:
- Please go out through the door on your left
- Do you want to go out for a drink after work?
- My friends convinced me to go out on Saturday night.
- I don’t want to stay at home tonight, but I don’t want to go out either.
get up
Stand up, It is usually used when we get out of bed after waking up.
Example:
- Get up at the time you want. We’re in no hurry.
- Get up and let that lady sit down.
- You’ve slept enough get up
- You’ve been sitting on the couch all afternoon. Get up and do something
sit down
It is used to say that someone who is standing becomes sitting
Example:
- Please, come in and sit down.
- Sit down, the place isn’t taken.
- Sit down and rest for a while.
turn on
Connect a machine or appliance, gas, or lighting
Example:
- You must push the button to turn on the radio.
- I couldn’t find the switch to turn on the lights.
-Feel free to turn on every light in the house before playing.
turn off
Disconnect lighting, a machine or appliance, gas, etc.
Example:
- I turned off the light and went to sleep.
- Turn off your computer to save energy.
- Turn off the speaker I don’t want to listen to that kind of music anymore
throw away
Destroy something, throw it away.
Example:
- You have to throw away those old magazines
- You’re the one who made him throw away his freedom.
- Then you can throw away all those bottles and declutter your bathroom.
- Drain the water into a bowl and throw away the bay leaves.
find out
About something investigate or learn about something.
Example:
- She found out that they were having an affair.
- The detective found out the truth of the case.
- Mom is going to be mad when she finds out you lied about the broken plate.
- I just found out that my daughter is pregnant.
come on
Expression used to express encouragement when doing or starting something
Example:
- Carolina come on, you can’t stay in bed all day.
- Come on and don’t see back.
I think it will be a good experience.
- Now come on, we’ll take the first plane to London.
