Phrasel Verbs Flashcards
call for someone
to go to a place in order to collect someone
I’ll call for you at eight.
call for something (2 meanings)
to need or deserve a particular action, remark, or quality
It’s the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration.
to demand that something happens
Members have called for his resignation.
get along with (be friendly)
If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other
I don’t really get along with my sister’s husband.
get along (deal with)
to deal with a situation, usually successfully (boldogul)
I wonder how Michael is getting along in his new job?
size somethinh up
to examine something or someone carefully and decide what you think about it, him, or her
Voters are still sizing up the candidates.
The two cats walked in circles around each other, sizing each other up.
trespass on/upon something
to take unfair advantage of a good quality in someone’s character
They said we should stay another night, but I didn’t want to trespass on their hospitality.
embark on/upon sth.
to start something new or important
We’re embarking upon a new project later this year.
set about sth.
to start to do or deal with something
[ + -ing verb ] I have no idea how to set about changing a tyre on a car.
get by on/with
to be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of something you need, such as money
synonym: live on
get by on How can he get by on so little money?
get by with We can get by with four computers at the moment, but we’ll need a couple more when the new staff arrive.
put forward/forth something
to suggest an idea for consideration
None of the ideas that I put forward have been accepted.
He put forth a clear, logical argument.
soak up something
Collocations:
soak up the sun
soak up the athmosphere
to enjoy the effects or experience of something as much as possible
I love to lie on the beach and soak up the sun.
Just stroll around the bazaar and soak up the atmosphere.
