Phrasal verbs #2 Flashcards
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Get away
To escape or go somewhere to relax or have fun
We are getting away for the weekend.
Get back at someone
To take revenge on someone
He got back at his rival by winning the race.
get by
To manage with what you have (“salir adelante”)
We barely get by on this salary.
Get down to
to start focusing on something seriously
Let’s get down to business.
Get on with
To have a good relationship with someone
She gets on well with her coworkers.
Get together
To meet and spend time together
Let’s get together this weekend.
Give something away
To give something for free
He gave away his old clothes.
Go against
To oppose
He went against his parents’ wishes.
Go over
To review or check
Let’s go over the homework together.
Grow apart
To become less close over time
They grew apart after high school.
Hand something out
To distribute
The teacher handed out the worksheets.
Keep something from someone
To not tell someone about something
She kept the news from her parents.
Keep up with
To stay at the same level as someone or something
It’s hard to keep up with all the changes.
Let someone down
To disappoint someone
He let me down when he didn’t show up.
Let off
To not punish severely
The judge let him off with a warning.
Cut something off
To remove by cutting
He cut off a piece of rope.
Hold something back
To restrain
She held back her tears.
Join in
To participate
We joined in the game.
Look down on somebody
To think that you are better than someone
She looks down on people who don’t have a degree.
Look into
To investigate
The police are looking into the case.
Look forward to
To feel excited, eager, happy about something
I look forward to my vacation.
