Phrasal verbs - By Flashcards
To move past something or someone.
Pass By.
The bus passed by without stopping.
I saw Sarah in the park, but she just passed by without saying hello.
To manage to survive or cope with a situation, especially with limited resources.
Get By.
Despite the financial difficulties, we managed to get by.
I don’t have much experience in cooking, but I can get by.
To pass or elapse, especially time.
Go By.
The days go by so quickly when you’re having fun.
Let’s wait and see what decision the committee goes by.
To visit someone casually or briefly.
Drop By.
I’ll drop by your house later this evening.
Feel free to drop by my office anytime if you need help.
To be ready or available to provide assistance or support.
Stand By.
The paramedics were standing by in case of any emergencies. Please stand by for further instructions.
To ignore or overlook something.
Pass By.
Don’t just pass by the opportunity to learn something new. We can’t afford to pass by this chance for growth.
To follow a particular principle or rule as a guiding principle in life.
Live By.
She lives by the motto “treat others as you would like to be treated.” My grandfather always lived by the values of honesty and integrity.
To pass a place or situation, especially a difficult one, with ease.
Sail By.
The project sailed by smoothly without any major setbacks. He managed to sail by the interview without any problems.
To move past very quickly.
Fly By.
The weekend flew by before I knew it. Time flies by when you’re having fun.
To escape or avoid something.
Get By.
We managed to get by the security guards without being noticed. She got by the traffic by taking a shortcut.
