The 50 Most Common Phrasal Verbs

For Mr. Stoakleys KNUE Courses 1. Go on continue; stop saying those things; not so; I dont believe you. (Also literal). I wish class would finish, but my professors lecture just keeps going on and on and on! Jenny: I saw Seung-min steal 40,000 won! Tim: Go on! Ive known Seung-min for 5 years and I know he wouldnt do such a thing. 2. Carry out to perform a task; to perform an assignment. (Also literal.) The next step involves staff learning complex commands to tell the machine to carry out a sequence of tasks. Grandma, let me help you carry out the boxes to the car. 3. Set up to establish someone as something; to help establish; to provide something for someone to start up something After the dictator lost control of the country a new government needed to be set up. My father gave me some money to help me start up my new business. 4. Pick up to clean; to learn/obtain; to get busy; to go faster The truck picked up momentum as it rolled down the mountain. I picked up the toys from the floor and returned them to the toy box. It took me 3 months to learn to play that song, but my brother picked it up in 2 days! 5. Go back to return to ones origin/previous location; to break a promise He was an artist and his only dream was one day to go back home and paint. I'd rather die than go back out the way I was. My friend really hurt my feelings when he went back on his promise and told everyone my secret. 6. Come back to (have) return(ed) to ones origin/previous location; to retort; a return success The Yankees were losing by 5 points, but they had a great come back in the last inning and beat the Indians. I'll wait until you come back, and then we can do it together. Whenever someone says something rude to me I can never come back with a good comeback. 7. Go out to try out for something (usually sports); to go out of fashion; to go out with someone for entertainment; to date someone. (Also literal.) When couples start dating they usually go out on the town and have dinner, watch a movie, or other such activities. When I was in 10th grade I wanted to play for the school soccer team so I went out for it and made the team. I hated the mullet hair style. I am so glad that it has gone out of fashion! 8. Point out to select or indicate someone or something (from a group). Most of these rules, I should point out, were created to protect you. The victim pointed out the criminal from a police lineup.
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9. Find out - discover; learn of; to discover facts about someone or something; to learn a fact She will find out whether or not KNUE has accepted her as a student. One of the best ways to learn is to find out how other people do things. Korean health insurance covers basic dental work unlike American health insurance. 10. Come up to happen unexpectedly. (Also literal.) I planned on visiting you last night, but something came up and I was unable to visit. When snorkeling I can only stay underwater for 1 minute and then I must come up for air. 11. Make up to put makeup on oneself; to repay or redo something; to create a story or a lie from no facts at all; to compensate for The actress was made up to look like a doll for the horror movie. I thought I could make up for all those times I cancelled dinner with my wife by taking her on a cruise. We made up class on Saturday because we didnt have class on Wednesday due to the national holiday. 12. Take over to take charge; to assume control The competition was in 1 hour so there would have been no time for another member of the crew to try to take over the controls. When a president dies the vice-president usually takes over as leader of the country. 13. Come out to become; to turn out; to be presented/released to the public. (Also literal.) If it were, I have a hunch that Fox would come out on top. I am baking my first cake. Ill just have to wait and see how it comes out! 14. Come on to hurry up; to follow; to flirt aggressively Come on, were waiting for you and the show starts in 3 minutes! Come on, Matt, I insist that you go with us to the concert. Won-mo came on to me during our majors MT, but I have no romantic feelings for him. 15. Come in to receive or acquire something. (Also literal.) Dont just stand outside in the snow; come on in and sit by the fireplace. Much feedback from Korean citizens will come in if Namdaemun is to be rebuilt. 16. Go down to be accepted; to happen. (Also literal.) Joining the Army wont go down well with Dad. You know he dislikes the military. In-kyung: When did that go down? Dae-han: It happened last night before the store closed. Tomorrow, for sure, I'll go down to the rock and keep my promise to Dad. 17. Work out to settle/solve a problem; to turn out/to happen. (Also literal.) Because there are always right answers, I love to work out difficult math problems. When I told the truth everything turned out for the best. I didnt have to lie and everyone could trust me.

18. Set out to begin a journey or course; to define/describe; to design/plan; to undertake/attempt. She set out to start a new life in a new country. He has failed to set out a schedule which would be quick and cheap. 19. Take up to accept someones offer; to begin to deal with an issue; to shorten a skirt, dress or pants. Jeong-min took up Jin-hwas offer to go to Cheju Island. An increasingly popular way of starting a new business is to take up a franchise. I have such short legs so I always have to have my pants taken up so they arent too long. 20. Get back to return; to repay one for a bad deed; to continue communicating with someone at a later time. Brandon pranked me last Halloween, so this year I am going to get him back. We'll get back to you later. I cant wait to get back my car that is in the shop. 21. Sit down to encamp or besiege. (Also literal.) Sit down and stop your noise! The military sat down around all entry and exit points of the city. 22. Turn out to end satisfactorily; to send someone out of somewhere; to manufacture/produce something; to be present/attend; to turn off/extinguish You never know how they'll turn out. Some will be good, and some will be bad. Baek-cheol turned out some very good writing. Even though it rained all night many fans turned out at the concert. 23. Take on to undertake/assume; to employ; to acquire; to show great emotion. She might also take on the role of mother, wife and teacher if she wants. Samsung will take on an additional 1,200 employees at the Asan plant. 24. Give up to quit; to surrender; to abandon hope If you smoke, make every effort to give up. If you dont then it is probable youll get cancer. If after my 4th try to pass the teachers exam I will give up and work in another profession. 25. Get up to arise; to ascend; to dress (as in costume). I put on a different outfit each time I get up out of bed. Bryan got up the nerve to ask Stephanie out for a date. For Halloween Breanna got herself up as a witch. 26. Look up to search for information; to become more prosperous. (Also literal.) Sometimes when I reminisce I look up old friends on the Internet. You can always tell the tourists from the locals, because the tourists are always looking up at the skyscrapers. 27. Carry on to continue with something; to make a great fuss over sby or sth; to cry and become out of control about sby or sth. The doctors said they didn't know how I managed to carry on in such pain.
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Young children often carry on when they do not get what they want, which almost always irritates the surrounding people. 28. Go up to increase; happening; to be in the process of construction. (Also literal). Her total tax bill could go up sharply. Several new KNUE buildings are going up in 2007 and 2008. I went up to the top of Namsan Tower to get a good view of Seoul. 29. Get out to get free/away; to produce or complete. Most inmates cant wait until they get out of prison. I must get this work out before the deadline comes! 30. Take out to take someone on a date; something made to be taken away (as in food)/a restaurant that performs this service. (Also literal.) When a man dates a woman he traditionally takes her out to the movies or a restaurant. When I do not have enough time to cook dinner I sometimes order take out on my way home from work. 31. Come down- to drop; to descend to someone through inheritance; to attack/scold vigorously. (Also literal.) I cant afford the new TVs so Ill wait for the prices to come down to a more reasonable price. When I turned 21 my father gave me a ring that has come down from generation to generation. When I stole a toy from store my mother came down on me harshly. 32. Put down- to write down, record; to attribute; to mercifully kill an animal. Whenever I have to do something important I put it down on my To Do List. Most loving owners put down their pets when the pet has an incurable and painful disease. 33. Put up to provide lodging for someone; to display or show; to offer something; to build/erect something. During Chuseok many families put up their relatives for 1 or 2 days. When people need money they sometimes put up their valuable items for sale. Many stores put up mannequins with their most popular clothing styles to help sales. 34. Turn up to appear; to search for and find something; to intensify or increase; to happen/occur. I lost my puppy yesterday and he hasnt turned up yet. I cant hear the radio so Ill need to turn up the volume. 35. Get on to make progress; to agree or be friendly; to advance in age. (Also literal.) Although my grandmother thinks she is young she is getting on in age. Stop chit-chatting and get on with playing the game! Bill and I have been friends since university so I guess we get on quite well. 36. Bring up to mention a person or thing; to raise a child; to vomit; to (cause to) stop quickly.
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Dustin still owes me 50,000 won. Next time I see him I will bring that up. My parents died when I was a child so my grandparents brought me up. Babies often bring up their food, but that phase soon passes. 37. Bring in to yield as profit or income; to present (for consideration) formally; to submit. (Also literal.) Fishermen always try to bring in a large catch. Most part-time work does not bring in much money. To be accepted into some clubs you must be brought in by a current member. 38. Look back to review past events; to return in thought. (Also literal.) As we get older we sometimes look back on our life with fond memories. When I looked back I saw that my dog wasnt following me anymore. 39. Look down to regard with disdain or scorn; have contempt for. (Also literal.) When people think they are superior to everyone often look down on others. When I got to the top of the mountain I looked down at the village. 40. Bring back to return; to return to consciousness. Whenever you borrow a book from the library you must bring it back. Sometimes when people die they are able to be brought back to life. 41. Break down to fall apart; to have a physical or mental collapse; to itemize; to decompose. I bought a cheap car and it keeps breaking down on me. If people suffer too much stress they are likely to break down and cry. 42. Take off to leave the ground and begin to fly; to become popular and successful; to begin to chase something; to take a break from something; to withdraw or remove from; to deduct. When birds are startled they always take off as fast as possible. When the Noraebang was introduced to Korea the concept took off very quickly. The police took off after the bank robbers. I am going to take Monday off from work and enjoy some time with my family. 43. Go off to explode; to leave; to happen (as planned). At track events a pistol goes off to signify the start of a race. Explorers usually go off to find new lands and treasure. The surprise party went off without any problems. 44. Bring about to make something happen. The politician introduced new laws that might bring about some positive change. 45. Go in to take part in something; to make an approach, as before an attack. (Also literal.) I went in on a bet with some friends that our teacher would cancel class. John went in for a kiss, but Tina denied his advances. 46. Set off to cause to be ignited/exploded; to anger someone; to begin.
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When setting off fireworks you must be very careful not to get injured. So-la set off to prove her mother wrong by showing her that she could do the work. My brother really set me off when he said that I didnt love my parents as much as he. 47. Put out irritated, bothered; to extinguish; to publish; to exert/apply. Jessica was very put out when her boyfriend forgot her birthday. One of the firefighters main duties is to put out fires. When publishers put out a new book series they often publicize by various methods. 48. Look out to be vigilant or on guard; to afford a view (Also literal.) Animals in the wild must keep a look out for predators. Look out! There is a hole in the sidewalk. I bought my apartment because it looks out on a beautiful mountain. My puppy always looks out the window hinting to me that she wants to go outside. 49. Take back to withdraw or cancel ones statements; to regain ownership; to cause to remember. (Also literal.) I know I told you we would go, but I have to take that back because I have to work. I lent my friend my PSP, but I took it back before she went away to university. Whenever I see children play soccer the images take me back to when I played soccer as a child. I decided I didnt want the DVD so I took it back to the store for a refund. 50. Hold up to rob someone; to offer; to expose; to support; to hinder; to wait. (Also literal.) My parents visited Canada and were held up by gunpoint. Jin-woo is always the last one to get ready and he always asks us to hold up. The child held up her mother as an example of a strong and loving woman. Whenever we were stuck in a traffic jam my father would say, Whats the hold up?. When politicians lie and steal the public must hold them up to criticism.

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Phrasal Verbs List (EnglishClub.com)

Phrasal verbs are usually two-word phrases consisting of verb + adverb or verb + preposition. Think of them as you would any other English vocabulary. Study them as you come across them, rather than trying to memorize many at once. Use the list below as a reference guide when you find an expression that you don't recognize. The examples will help you understand the meanings. If you think of each phrasal verb as a separate verb with a specific meaning, you will be able to remember it more easily. Like many other verbs, phrasal verbs often have more than one meaning. This list shows about 200 common phrasal verbs, with meanings and examples. Only the most usual meanings are given. Some phrasal verbs may have additional meanings. As well as learning their meanings, you need to learn how to use phrasal verbs properly. Some phrasal verbs require a direct object (someone/something), while others do not. Some phrasal verbs can be separated by the object, while others cannot. Review this phrasal verbs grammar from time to time so that you don't forget the rules! Verb ask someone out Meaning invite on a date Example Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie. I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet. Your purchases add up to $205.32. You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out. My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job. The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence. We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party. Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm. The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had died. Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts. Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo. The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children.

ask around

ask many people the same question

add up to something back something up

equal reverse

back someone up

support

blow up

explode

blow something up

add air

break down

stop functioning (vehicle, machine)

break down

get upset

break something down

divide into smaller parts

break in

force entry to a building

break into something

enter forcibly

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break something in

wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new interrupt

I need to break these shoes in before we run next week. The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death. My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America. The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking. The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking. I broke out in a rash after our camping trip. This sad music is bringing me down. My grandparents brought me up after my parents died. My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports. He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet. We called around but we weren't able to find the car part we needed. I called the company back but the offices were closed for the weekend. Jason called the wedding off because he wasn't in love with his fianc. The professor called on me for question 1. We called on you last night but you weren't home. Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in town. You are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car. I don't care for his behaviour.

break in

break up

end a relationship

break up

start laughing (informal)

break out

escape

break out in something

develop a skin condition

bring someone down bring someone up

make unhappy raise a child

bring something up

start talking about a subject

bring something up

vomit

call around

phone many different places/people

call someone back

return a phone call

call something off

cancel

call on someone call on someone

ask for an answer or opinion visit someone

call someone up

phone

calm down

relax after being angry

not care for someone/something

not like (formal)

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catch up

get to the same point as someone else

You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch up with Marty. We will get the hotel keys when we check in. You have to check out of the hotel before 11:00 AM. The company checks out all new employees. Check out the crazy hair on that guy!

check in

arrive and register at a hotel or airport

check out

leave a hotel

check someone/something out check out someone/something cheer up

look at carefully, investigate

look at (informal)

become happier

She cheered up when she heard the good news. I brought you some flowers to cheer you up. If everyone chips in we can get the kitchen painted by noon. Please clean up your bedroom before you go outside. I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet. The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough. My nephew came down with chicken pox this weekend. The woman came forward with her husband's finger prints. The art of origami comes from Asia. I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out. Please cross out your old address and write your new one. My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods. We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm.

cheer someone up

make happier

chip in

help

clean something up

tidy, clean

come across something

find unexpectedly

come apart

separate

come down with something come forward

become sick

volunteer for a task or to give evidence

come from somewhere count on someone/something cross something out

originate in rely on

draw a line through

cut back on something

consume less

cut something down

make something fall to the ground

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cut in

interrupt

Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle. The bus driver got angry when that car cut in. The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22C. The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured. The phone company cut off our phone because we didn't pay the bill. My grandparents cut my father off when he remarried. I cut this ad out of the newspaper.

cut in

pull in too closely in front of another vehicle start operating (of an engine or electrical device) remove with something sharp

cut in

cut something off

cut something off

stop providing

cut someone off

take out of a will

cut something out

remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper) beat up, ransack (Br.E., informal)

do someone/something over do something over

He's lucky to be alive. His shop was done over by a street gang. My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like my topic. It's time to do away with all of these old tax records. Do your coat up before you go outside. It's snowing! It's a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up. Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike. I might drop in/by/over for tea sometime this week. I have to drop my sister off at work before I come over. I dropped out of Science because it was too difficult. I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's eat out.

do again (N.Amer.)

do away with something

discard

do something up

fasten, close

dress up

wear nice clothing

drop back

move back in a position/group

drop in/by/over

come without an appointment

drop someone/something off drop out

take someone/something somewhere and leave them/it there quit a class, school etc

eat out

eat at a restaurant

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end up

eventually reach/do/decide

We ended up renting a movie instead of going to the theatre. My new dress fell apart in the washing machine. The picture that you hung up last night fell down this morning. The money must have fallen out of my pocket. His hair started to fall out when he was only 35. I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room. Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number. The form must be filled out in capital letters. I always fill the water jug up when it is empty. We don't know where he lives. How can we find out? We tried to keep the time of the party a secret, but Samantha found it out. I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen. I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along/on. My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair. We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week. Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests. We got back from our vacation last week. Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate.

fall apart

break into pieces

fall down

fall to the ground

fall out

separate from an interior

fall out

(of hair, teeth) become loose and unattached understand, find the answer

figure something out

fill something in

to write information in blanks (Br.E.)

fill something out

to write information in blanks (N.Amer.) fill to the top

fill something up

find out

discover

find something out

discover

get something across/over

communicate, make understandable

get along/on

like each other

get around

have mobility

get away

go on a vacation

get away with something

do without being noticed or punished

get back get something back

return receive something you had before

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get back at someone

retaliate, take revenge

My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat. I finally got back into my novel and finished it. We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus. I just got over the flu and now my sister has it. The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations. I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards. Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend. I got up early today to study for my exam. You should get up and give the elderly man your seat. His wife gave him away to the police.

get back into something

become interested in something again

get on something

step onto a vehicle

get over something

recover from an illness, loss, difficulty

get over something

overcome a problem

get round to something

finally find time to do (N.Amer.: get around to something) meet (usually for social reasons) get out of bed stand

get together get up get up

give someone away

reveal hidden information about someone take the bride to the altar ruin a secret

give someone away give something away

My father gave me away at my wedding. My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident. The library was giving away old books on Friday. I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game. My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in. They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store. I am giving up smoking as of January 1st. My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up. My brother tried to go after the thief in his car.

give something away

give something to someone for free

give something back

return a borrowed item

give in

reluctantly stop fighting or arguing

give something out

give to many people (usually at no cost) quit a habit stop trying

give something up give up

go after someone

follow someone
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go after something

try to achieve something

I went after my dream and now I am a published writer. We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight. Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold. I have to go back home and get my lunch. We're going out for dinner tonight. Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter. Please go over your answers before you submit your test. I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two. When I was young, we went without winter boots. My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools. My roses grew back this summer. When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman. Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones. This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year. I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin. I have to hand in my essay by Friday. We will hand out the invitations at the door. The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons. Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.

go against someone

compete, oppose

go ahead

start, proceed

go back go out go out with someone

return to a place leave home to go on a social event date

go over something

review

go over

visit someone nearby

go without something

suffer lack or deprivation

grow apart

stop being friends over time

grow back grow up

regrow become an adult

grow out of something

get too big for

grow into something

grow big enough to fit

hand something down

give something used to someone else

hand something in hand something out

submit to distribute to a group of people

hand something over

give (usually unwillingly)

hang in

stay positive (N.Amer., informal)

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hang on hang out

wait a short time (informal) spend time relaxing (informal)

Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes! Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place. He didn't say goodbye before he hung up. I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park. Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral. Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department. Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside. A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning. Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil. We kept our relationship from our parents for two years. Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room. If you keep those results up you will get into a great college. I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time. Can you let the cat in before you go to school? I have to look after my sick grandmother.

hang up hold someone/something back hold something back

end a phone call prevent from doing/going

hide an emotion

hold on

wait a short time

hold onto someone/something hold someone/somethingup keep on doing something

hold firmly using your hands or arms

rob

continue doing

keep something from someone keep someone/something out keep something up

not tell

stop from entering

continue at the same rate

let someone down

fail to support or help, disappoint

let someone in

allow to enter

look after someone/something look down on someone

take care of

think less of, consider inferior

Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me. I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding.

look for someone/something look forward to something

try to find

be excited about the future

I'm looking forward to the Christmas break.

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look into something

investigate

We are going to look into the price of snowboards today. Look out! That car's going to hit you! Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail. Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes? We can look her phone number up on the Internet. My little sister has always looked up to me. Josie made up a story about why we were late. We were angry last night, but we made up at breakfast. My sisters made me up for my graduation party. I mixed up the twins' names again! His uncle passed away last night after a long illness. It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out. The professor passed the textbooks out before class. I passed up the job because I am afraid of change. Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday. That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother. I picked out three sweaters for you to try on. I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by.

look out look out for someone/something look something over

be careful, vigilant, and take notice be especially vigilant for

check, examine

look something up

search and find information in a reference book or database have a lot of respect for

look up to someone

make something up

invent, lie about something

make up

forgive each other

make someone up

apply cosmetics to

mix something up pass away

confuse two or more things die

pass out

faint

pass something out

give the same thing to many people

pass something up

decline (usually something good)

pay someone back

return owed money

pay for something

be punished for doing something bad

pick something out

choose

point someone/something out

indicate with your finger

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put something down

put what you are holding on a surface or floor insult, make someone feel stupid

You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter. The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short. We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane. The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived. I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives. I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car. Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party. I ran into an old school-friend at the mall.

put someone down

put something off

postpone

put something out

extinguish

put something together

assemble

put up with someone/something put something on

tolerate

put clothing/accessories on your body

run into someone/something run over someone/something run over/through something run away

meet unexpectedly

drive a vehicle over a person or thing

I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway. Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show. The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days. We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap. My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp. Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company. The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera. I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots. He always shows off on his skateboard

rehearse, review

leave unexpectedly, escape

run out

have none left

send something back

return (usually by mail)

set something up

arrange, organize

set someone up

trick, trap

shop around

compare prices

show off

act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully)

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sleep over

stay somewhere for the night (informal)

You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home. We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month. You will lose weight if you stick to the diet. The light's too bright. Could you switch it off. We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio. I take after my mother. We are both impatient. He took the car brakes apart and found the problem. I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work. My plane takes off in five minutes. Take off your socks and shoes and come in the lake! Can you take the garbage out to the street for me? My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie. I tore up my ex-boyfriend's letters and gave them back to him. When I think back on my youth, I wish I had studied harder. I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision. We threw our old furniture away when we won the lottery. Please turn the TV down while the guests are here. I turned the job down because I don't want to move.

sort something out

organize, resolve a problem

stick to something

continue doing something, limit yourself to one particular thing stop the energy flow, turn off

switch something off

switch something on

start the energy flow, turn on

take after someone

resemble a family member

take something apart

purposely break into pieces

take something back

return an item

take off take something off

start to fly remove something (usually clothing)

take something out

remove from a place or thing

take someone out

pay for someone to go somewhere with you rip into pieces

tear something up

think back

remember (often + to, sometimes + on)

think something over

consider

throw something away

dispose of

turn something down

decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc) refuse

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turn something off

stop the energy flow, switch off

Your mother wants you to turn the TV off and come for dinner. It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights on. Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song. Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood. I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit. I am going to try this new brand of detergent out. The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more. We have to wake up early for work on Monday. You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace. I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run. Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party. I work out at the gym three times a week. Our plan worked out fine. We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house.

turn something on

start the energy, switch on

turn something up

increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc) appear suddenly

turn up

try something on

sample clothing

try something out

test

use something up

finish the supply

wake up

stop sleeping

warm someone/something up warm up

increase the temperature

prepare body for exercise

wear off

fade away

work out work out work something out

exercise be successful make a calculation

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