{"id":15882,"date":"2023-04-26T19:02:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T02:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100 Phrasal Verbs<\/mark><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/Phrasal-"},"modified":"2023-04-26T19:02:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T02:02:23","slug":"100-phrasal-verbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/100-phrasal-verbs\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Phrasal Verbs, Meanings and Example Sentences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-174501742\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100 Phrasal Verbs<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/Phrasal-Verbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phrasal verbs<\/a> are an essential part of English grammar and are commonly used in daily conversations. They consist of a verb and a preposition or adverb, and their meanings can often be quite different from the individual words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this list, we have compiled 100 common phrasal verbs along with their meanings and example sentences to help you understand and use them correctly in your own writing and speaking.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ask out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to invite someone on a date <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He finally asked her out to dinner.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Back up &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to support or defend someone or something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I will back you up on this decision.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Break down &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to stop working properly <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>My car broke down on the way to work.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bring up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to mention something in conversation <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I don&#8217;t like to bring up politics at the dinner table.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Call off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to cancel an event or meeting <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> They had to call off the meeting because of bad weather.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Carry on &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to continue doing something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He told her to carry on with her work.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Catch up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to reach the same level as someone or something else <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I need to catch up on my reading.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Check in &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to arrive and register at a hotel, airport or hospital <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We need to check in at the hotel before we go sightseeing.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cheer up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to make someone feel better <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I tried to cheer him up by telling him a joke.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Clean up &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to tidy and clean a place <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We need to clean up the kitchen before guests arrive.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Come across &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to find or meet unexpectedly <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I came across an old friend on my way to work.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Come up with &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to think of or suggest an idea or plan <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We need to come up with a new marketing strategy.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Count on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to rely on someone or something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I can always count on my best friend to help me.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cut off &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to stop or interrupt someone or something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The teacher cut off the student in the middle of his sentence.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Deal with &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to handle or manage a problem or situation <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I need to deal with this issue before it becomes worse.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Do away with &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to get rid of something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> They decided to do away with the old furniture and buy new.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Dress up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to wear formal clothes or make oneself look better <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She likes to dress up for special occasions.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Drop off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to take someone or something to a particular place <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I need to drop off the package at the post office.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">End up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to finally reach or do something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> They ended up staying home instead of going to the party.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fall apart &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to break into pieces or fail completely <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The old car finally fell apart after years of use.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fill in &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to provide information that is missing or incomplete <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I had to fill in the missing details on the form.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Find out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to discover or learn something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I need to find out what time the movie starts.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get along &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to have a good relationship with someone <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I get along well with my colleagues.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get away &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to escape or take a break from something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I need to get away from work for a few days.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get back &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to return to a place or activity <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He will get back to work on Monday.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get by &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to manage to live or do something with limited resources <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They were able to get by on very little money.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to leave a vehicle or mode of transportation <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We need to get off the train at the next stop.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to board a vehicle or mode of transportation <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We need to get on the bus before it leaves.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to leave a place or situation <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I need to get out of this meeting.<br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get over &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to recover from an illness or emotional experience <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> It took him a long time to get over his breakup.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-matched-content-ui-type=\"text\" data-matched-content-rows-num=\"2\" data-matched-content-columns-num=\"3\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"31\"><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Give up &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to stop doing something or trying to achieve something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She decided to give up smoking.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Go ahead &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to proceed or continue with something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> You can go ahead and start the presentation.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Go out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to leave one&#8217;s home to go somewhere, usually for social reasons <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We&#8217;re planning to go out for dinner tonight.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Grow up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to become an adult or mature <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He needs to grow up and start taking responsibility.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hand out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to distribute something to a group of people <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She handed out the brochures at the conference.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hang up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to end a phone call <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He hung up on me before I could finish speaking.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hold on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to wait or pause for a moment <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Please hold on while I transfer your call.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Keep up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to maintain a certain level or pace <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>It&#8217;s important to keep up with your studies.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Knock out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to defeat or render unconscious <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The boxer knocked out his opponent in the first round.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Look after &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to take care of someone or something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She looks after her younger siblings.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Look up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to search for information in a reference source <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I need to look up the meaning of that word.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Make up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to invent or fabricate something, or to reconcile after an argument <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He made up a story to explain his absence.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mess up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to make a mistake or create a mess <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I accidentally messed up the report.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Pass away &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to die <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Her grandfather passed away last week.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Pay back &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to return money that is owed <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He promised to pay back the loan by next month.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Pick up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to lift or collect something, or to improve or learn something quickly <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She picked up the book from the table.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Point out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to draw attention to something or someone <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He pointed out the mistake in the report.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Put off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to postpone or delay something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They decided to put off the meeting until next week.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Put up with &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to tolerate or endure something unpleasant <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She can&#8217;t put up with the noise from the construction site anymore.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Read out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to read aloud <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She read out the names of the winners.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Run into &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to meet someone unexpectedly <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I ran into an old friend at the mall.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Set up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to arrange or establish something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They set up a meeting to discuss the new project.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Show off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to display one&#8217;s abilities or possessions to impress others <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He likes to show off his new car.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sort out &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to resolve a problem or organize something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We need to sort out the issue with the supplier.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Stand by &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to support or be loyal to someone or something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I will stand by you no matter what.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Stand out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to be noticeable or outstanding <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Her bright red coat made her stand out in the crowd.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Take off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to remove clothing, or to become popular or successful <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She took off her shoes and sat down.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Take on &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to accept a challenge or responsibility <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She decided to take on the new project.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Take over &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to gain control or authority over something <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The new manager took over the department last month.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Talk over &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to discuss something in detail with someone <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We need to talk over the plans for the weekend.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-matched-content-ui-type=\"text\" data-matched-content-rows-num=\"2\" data-matched-content-columns-num=\"3\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"61\"><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Tear up &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to rip into pieces <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She tore up the letter in anger.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Think over &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to consider something carefully before making a decision <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He needs to think over the job offer before accepting it.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Throw away &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to discard or dispose of something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She threw away the old magazines.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Try on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to wear clothing to see if it fits or looks good <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She tried on several dresses before finding the perfect one.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Turn down &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to refuse or reject something or someone <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He turned down the job offer because of the low salary.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Turn up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to arrive or appear unexpectedly <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He turned up at the party uninvited.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Use up &#8211;<\/mark><\/strong> to exhaust or deplete a supply of something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We used up all the paper in the printer.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wait for &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to remain in a place until someone or something arrives <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I will wait for you at the entrance.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wake up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to stop sleeping and become alert or conscious <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He wakes up early every morning.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Warm up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to prepare the body for exercise or activity, or to become friendlier or more enthusiastic <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She always warms up with stretching before running.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Watch out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to be careful or cautious <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Watch out for that slippery patch of ice.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wear out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to become worn or exhausted <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>His shoes were worn out from all the walking.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Work out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to exercise or train, or to solve a problem <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She likes to work out at the gym every day.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Write down &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to record something in writing <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He wrote down the phone number on a piece of paper.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Zip up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to close a zipper or fastener <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She zipped up her jacket to keep warm.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-matched-content-ui-type=\"text\" data-matched-content-rows-num=\"2\" data-matched-content-columns-num=\"3\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"76\"><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Act out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to express one&#8217;s emotions or feelings through behavior <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The child was acting out because he was upset.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Back up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to support or provide assistance, or to make a copy of data <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She backed up her important files on an external hard drive.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Blow up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to explode or increase suddenly, or to become angry <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The balloon blew up when she tried to inflate it.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Break down &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to stop functioning, or to become emotional and start crying <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The car broke down on the highway.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bring up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to raise or mention a topic, or to raise a child <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She brought up the issue during the meeting.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Brush up on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to review or improve one&#8217;s skills or knowledge of something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He needs to brush up on his French before his trip to Paris.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Burn down &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to completely destroy a building or structure by fire <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The old warehouse burned down last night.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Call off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to cancel or abandon something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They called off the wedding due to a family emergency.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Carry on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to continue with an activity or task <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She carried on with her work despite the distractions.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Catch up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to reach the same level or pace as someone else, or to update oneself on news or events <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She needs to catch up on the latest developments in the industry.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Check in &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to register one&#8217;s arrival at a hotel or airport <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We need to check in at the hotel before 3 pm.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cheer up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to become happier or to make someone else happier <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The sunny weather cheered her up.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Clean up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to tidy or remove dirt or clutter from a place <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They cleaned up the beach after the party.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Come across &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to encounter or discover something or someone unexpectedly <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She came across an interesting article on the internet.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Come back &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to return to a place or activity <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He will come back to work after his vacation.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Count on &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to rely or depend on someone or something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They know they can count on their parents for support.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cut off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to stop or interrupt something suddenly <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The phone cut off in the middle of our conversation.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Deal with &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to handle or manage a situation or problem <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We need to deal with the customer complaints as soon as possible.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Die down &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to become less intense or loud <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The storm died down after a few hours.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Do over &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to repeat or redo something <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She had to do the project over because of a mistake.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Draw up &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to prepare or create a plan or document <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They drew up a proposal for the new project.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Drop off &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to fall asleep, or to leave someone or something at a specific location <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She dropped off to sleep on the couch.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eat out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to dine at a restaurant instead of at home <br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They decided to eat out at their favorite restaurant.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Figure out &#8211; <\/mark><\/strong>to understand or solve a problem <br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He needs to figure out a way to fix the machine.<br><br><\/li><li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fill out &#8211; 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