vocab phrasal verbs Flashcards
call for sth
to demand that something happens
They are calling for a ban on guns.
go through
to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
She’s going through a difficult time with her job.
end up
to finally be in a particular place or situation
I never thought he’d end up in prison.
figure out
to finally understand something or someone after a lot of thought
I never could figure out what she saw in him.
bring about
to make something happen
The Internet has brought about big changes in the way we work.
point out
to tell someone a fact
If he makes a mistake I always think it’s best to point it out immediately.
use up
to finish a supply of something
Someone’s used up all the milk.
turn down
to refuse an offer or request
They did offer me the job, but I turned it down.
turn in
to give or return something or someone to an authority
give away
to give something to someone without asking for any money
They’re giving away a CD with this magazine.
