COMMON PHRASAL VERBS What is Phrasal verbs A

COMMON PHRASAL VERBS

What is Phrasal verbs?

“A phrasal verb is a phrase that’s made up of a verb and another word or two, usually a preposition but sometimes an adverb. ”

How to use Phrasal verbs.

Phrasal verbs are used just like verbs. The verb and preposition in a phrasal verb need to be said together, like in the phrase “fall down. ” In some cases, though, you can separate the verb and the preposition by putting other words in between them. For example: the phrase “turn off” can be used just like that, or it can be interrupted by stating what you’re turning off. In other words, you can say “turn off the TV, ” but you can also say “turn the TV off. ” Both are correct!

Another thing to keep in mind about phrasal verbs is that they are still verbs. That means the verb part of the phrase can be changed depending on the tense of the sentence. So “turn off” can also be “turned off” and “turning off, ” for example.

Vocabulary

Break up -end a relationship Example: My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America.

Fill something in -to write information in blanks, as on a form (Br. E) Example: Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number.

Fill something out -to write information in blanks, as on a form (Am. E) Example: The form must be filled out in capital letters.

Fill up -To become completely full. Example: The little girl filled up on candy before dinner, and didn’t want to eat any of the chicken.

Give away -To hand things out for free. Example: The library was giving away old books on Friday.

Look up -To check the meaning of something. Example: If you don’t know the meaning of a word, you should look it up in the dictionary.

Look for -Try to find. Example: I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding.

Look forward to -be excited about the future. Example: I'm looking forward to the Christmas break.

Call off -To cancel something. Example: They called off this afternoon's meeting.

do over -repeat a job. )Am. E( Example: My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like my topic.

get sthg across/ over -communicate, make understandable Example: I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen.

sort sthg out -organize, resolve a problem. Example: We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month.

think sthg over -consider Example: I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision.

Use up -finish the supply Example: The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more.

Work out -be successful Example: Our plan worked out fine.

Put off -postpone Example: We asked the boss to put off the meeting until tomorrow.

Stick to -continue doing something. Example: You will lose weight if you stick to the diet.

Turn down -refuse Example: I turned the job down because I don't want to move.

Talk over -discuss Example: We have serious problems here. Let's talk them over like adults.

Figure out -understand, find the answer. Example: I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room.

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