WHAT ARE PHRASAL VERBS?

Phrasal verbs are combinations of words that perform the function of a verb.
These combinations necessarily include a verb and either an adverb or a
preposition (or both). They form one complete semantic unit because the words
that comprise a phrasal verb together describe one action.

TOP 150 PHRASAL VERBS IN ENGLISH

Following is a phrasal verbs list presented in a table.

 add up to something
Meaning: To ask the same question from many people

Example 1: She explained why the work was not ready, but her story does
not add up.
Example 2: The clues we found at the house and the museum must add up to
something.

 ask around
Meaning: To equal/corroborate a fact

Example 1: I have not seen him here but I will ask around.
Example 2: I am not sure if there are vacancies, but I will ask around the office.

 ask someone out

Meaning: To invite someone on a date

Example 1: I want to ask her out but she is dating someone.

Example 2: I wish I could muster the courage to ask her out.

 blow something up
Meaning: To exaggerate

Example 1: The girls in school always blow gossip up to huge proportions.

Example 2: My mother blows my achievements up in front of guests.

 back someone up
Meaning: To support

Example 1: The captain will not back him up just because he is his son.
Example 2: You may be wrong but I will back you up because you are my
brother.

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 blow up
Meaning: To explode

Example 1: The army is going to blow up that building with a bomb.

Example 2: Our calculations were wrong and the rocket blew up just after
liftoff.

 break down
Meaning: To stop functioning (usually for vehicles, machines, etc.)

Example 1: The old train is certain to break down if it is not maintained

properly.

Example 2: He was driving recklessly and the old car broke down.

 break something down

Meaning: To divide and subdivide

Example 1: They broke the students down into groups of four.

Example 2: The detective said they were still breaking the
information down to make sense of it.

 break into something

Meaning: To enter forcibly/ interrupt

Example 1: The newspaper reported a break-in at the bank.

Example 2: Last night, two thieves broke into the house next door.

 break up
Meaning: To end a relationship

Example 1: A break up can lead to emotional trauma.

Example 2: After being together for five years they have decided to break up.

 break out
Meaning: To escape

Example 1: The Taliban helped 500 inmates break out of the Afghan jail.
Example 2: Ten inmates broke out of prison in the southern town yesterday.

 break out
Meaning: To spread

Example 1: There was a world panic when SARS broke out in China in 2002.
Example 2: The news about the adulterous affair will break out in tomorrow’s
newspaper.

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 bring someone down
Meaning: To upset someone or to make someone unhappy

Example 1: The boss manages to bring down my mood every day.

Example 2: His pessimistic comments bring down the whole group.

 bring someone up
Meaning: raise a child

Example 1: I was brought up in a conservative Hindu family.

Example 2: After being abandoned by his parents in Ghana he was brought
up by an Italian couple.

 bring up
Meaning: To initiate a conversation on a subject

Example 1: My sister walks out of the room when I bring up the subject of
sports.
Example 2: I will bring up the issue of cleanliness in the meeting today.

 call around
Meaning: To phone different places/people

Example 1: We called around but we could not find the spare part we needed.
Example 2: I have not seen him today but I will call around and inquire.

 call someone back

Meaning: To return a phone call

Example 1: Please call me back when you get this message.

Example 2: I could not answer your call earlier but I will call back shortly.

 call something off

Meaning: To abandon or cancel

Example 1: The referee has decided to call off the game due to bad weather.
Example 2: They have decided to call off the wedding due to financial troubles.

 call someone up
Meaning: To phone someone

Example 1: The boss wants you to call up the client now.

Example 2: She will call you up later to discuss the issue.

 calm down
Meaning: relax after being angry

Example 1: It is going to be okay, please calm down.

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 catch up
Meaning: To get to the same point as someone else/ or to work hard in order
to equal with someone

Example 1: You will have to walk faster if you want to catch up with Maya.

Example 2: You have studied a lot more and I need to catch up.

 check in/ check-in

Meaning: To reach and register at a hotel or airport

Example 1: When you arrive at the airport, you have to check in at the airline
desk.
Example 2: At a hotel, check-in is normally required in order to obtain a room
key.

 check out
Meaning: To leave a hotel

Example 1: You will have to return the room when you check out of the hotel.
Example 2: Please ensure that you are in possession of all your belongings
before checking-out of the hotel.

 cheer up
Meaning: Used as an expression to ask someone to be happy

Example 1: She cheered up when she heard that the result was positive.
Example 2: Cheer up, it is your birthday!

 chip in
Meaning: To contribute/help

Example 1: If everybody chips in, we can get a bottle of the most expensive
wine.
Example 2: I do not have enough money for a pizza so all of you need to chip
in as well.

 clean something up
Meaning: To tidy a place

Example 1: They need to clean up the platform because it is really dirty.

Example 2: You must clean up the room before the president arrives.

 come across something

Meaning: find unexpectedly

Example 1: I came across these books when I was tidying the cupboard.

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dinosaurs.

 come apart
Meaning: To separate/ fall down/ break down

Example 1: The flimsy decorations came apart halfway through the

celebrations.
Example 2: The group of friends came apart once they went to different
colleges.

 come down with something

Meaning: To become sick

Example 1: Her son came down with the flu last weekend.
Example 2: My throat is sore; I think I am coming down with a cold.

 come forward
Meaning: To support/ to take an initiative

Example 1: The hospital is anxious for more donors to come forward.

Example 2: Who will come forward and take responsibility?

 come from somewhere

Meaning: To originate in

Example 1: He resides in Brazil although he comes from Spain.

Example 2: Most of the stench comes from the open drain behind the house.

 count on someone/something
Meaning: To rely on a person or thing

Example 1: Can I count on you to complete this essay by tonight?

Example 2: I could not complete the task so I am counting on you to do it.

 cross something out

Meaning: To draw a line through something

Example 1: Kindly cross out your old telephone number and write the new one.
Example 2: That word is wrong and you need to cross it out as soon as possible.

 cut back on something

Meaning: To use or consume less of something

Example 1: My financial advisor has asked me to cut back on unnecessary

expenditure.
Example 2: We need to cut back on driving since the price of petrol is at an all-
time high.

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 cut into
Meaning: To interrupt in between something or someone

Example 1: He cut into the argument with a point of his own.

Example 2: He asked if could cut in on the dance between Tim and me.

 cut something off

Meaning: To cut something with something sharp

Example 1: The butter is frozen. Cut off a small blob and let it rest outside so
that it melts faster.
Example 2: He cut off a small piece from the large slab of cheese using a knife.

 cut something off

Meaning: To stop providing/to break all relations with someone

Example 1: The cable company cut off our connection because we did not pay
our bill.
Example 2: After he was convicted, his family decided to cut him off.

 cut something out

Meaning: To remove pieces or part of something

Example 1: She looked over the article and cut the introduction out and
rewrote it.
Example 2: She cut a piece out of the chunk of cheese and placed it on the
counter.

 do something over
Meaning: To do something again

Example 1: You sang the wrong words this time; we will have to do it over.
Example 2: My homework assignment was unacceptable, so my teacher asked
me to do it over.

 do away with something

Meaning: To dispose of or discard something

Example 1: It is time to do away with all these old files.

Example 2: My mother asked me to do away with all the unusable toys.

 dress up
Meaning: To be dressed in a fancier or better way than normal

Example 1: The party is at a fancy restaurant so we need to dress

up appropriately.
Example 2: I was asked to dress up for the mayor’s party.

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 drop back
Meaning: To move back in a position

Example 1: He dropped back to the fifth position because he fell off his
motorcycle.
Example 2: The coach asked the attacking players to drop back.

 drop in/by/over
Meaning: To come without an appointment

Example 1: I thought I’d drop in and say hi.

Example 2: I was surprised when she dropped in unannounced at midnight.

 drop someone/something off

Meaning: To take someone/something somewhere and leave them/it there

Example 1: Can you drop me off at the bus stop?

Example 2: I will drop him off at the train station before reaching the venue.

 drop out
Meaning: To quit a class, school, etc.

Example 1: He dropped out of the chess club because it was too difficult for
him.
Example 2: She dropped out of college but managed to set up her own
company.

 eat out
Meaning: To eat outside of home, usually in a restaurant

Example 1: I eat out almost five days a week.

Example 2: I do not feel like cooking today so let’s eat out?

 end up
Meaning: To do/to eventually reach/to decide

Example 1: If you do not work, you will end up on the streets.

Example 2: He studied history at college but ended up working at a bank.

 fall apart
Meaning: To break into pieces

Example 1: This wall will fall apart if we do not use cement.

Example 2: The house of cards stood for a minute but then fell apart.

 fall down
Meaning: To fall on the ground/ to fall off from somewhere to the ground

Example 1: If he does not walk carefully on the ledge, he will fall down.

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 fall out
Meaning: To separate

Example 1: The veteran cricketer has fallen out of favor.

Example 2: The coach and the player had a fall-out and the latter decided to
quit.

 figure something out

Meaning: To study/understand

Example 1: She needs to figure out what the problem is.

Example 2: We need to figure out the route before commencing the trek.

 fill something in
Meaning: To write information in a form, etc.

Example 1: Fill in the blank spaces and submit the sheet.

Example 2: You must fill in the form in order to obtain a ticket.

 fill something up
Meaning: To fill something completely or to the top

Example 1: I want you to fill up the tank with diesel.

Example 2: She wanted to fill up the entire glass with wine.

 find out
Meaning: To search/discover

Example 1: How do I find out where he lives?

Example 2: I need you to find out whether he is lying or not.

 get something across/over

Meaning: To communicate

Example 1: He is a good orator and has no problem getting his message across.
Example 2: He could not get across the message.

 get along with

Meaning: To like each other

Example 1: One must get along with their colleagues.

Example 2: It is about time you buried the hatchet and got along with each
other

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 get away
Meaning: To go on a vacation or a leave

Example 1: They are planning a romantic get-away for their anniversary.

Example 2: We have not traveled in a while so we are planning a getaway this
summer.

 get away with something

Meaning: do something (usually something wrong) without being noticed or
punished

Example 1: He will not get away with an abusive remark like that.
Example 2: You cannot steal cars in broad daylight and expect to get away
with it.

 get back
Meaning: To return

Example 1: She did not get back home until 5 o’clock.

Example 2: The boss needs you to get back from the Bahamas and complete the
report.

 get back at someone

Meaning: To retaliate/to take a revenge

Example 1: My brother got back at me for eating his piece of cake.

Example 2: After being humiliated in public, she decided to get back at her
with ruthless intent.

 get on something
Meaning: To step onto something

Example 1: The train was full so we could not get on.

Example 2: To reach the chandelier, you must get on the stool.

 get over something

Meaning: To recover/overcome

Example 1: The stock market is slowly getting over the recession.

Example 2: You need to get over the fact that he stole your bicycle.

 get together
Meaning: To meet

Example 1: Do you want to get together this Saturday?

Example 2: Let’s get together at the mall this weekend.

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 get up
Meaning: To stand/get out of bed

Example 1: Please get up, this seat is reserved for ladies.

Example 2: You are not allowed to sit there, so, kindly get up.

 give something away

Meaning: To reveal/give something for free/donate

Example 1: The ice cream company is giving away free scoops tomorrow.
Example 2: Before dying, he had pledged to give away half his money to
charity.

 give something back

Meaning: To return

Example 1: You must give the bone back to the dog.

Example 2: You have her mobile phone and need it to give it back to her.

 give in
Meaning: To unwillingly stop fighting or arguing

Example 1: The dictator finally gave in to the mounting pro-democracy

protests.
Example 2: After arguing for over two hours, I decided to give in to her
demands.

 give up
Meaning: To stop trying

Example 1: This exam is really difficult and I think I am going to give up.
Example 2: Never give up, never surrender!

 go after someone
Meaning: To follow someone

Example 1: The big dog is going to go after the cat.

Example 2: The police decided to go after the criminal after he had robbed a
bank.

 go after something
Meaning: To try to achieve something

Example 1: My father always encouraged me to go after my goals.

Example 2: She is really working hard going after the top prize.

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 go against someone or something
Meaning: To oppose

Example 1: Does he really want to go against the policies of the company?

Example 2: You cannot go against the coach and expect to remain with the
team.

 go ahead
Meaning: To proceed/start/initiate something

Example 1: The General wants us to go ahead with the plan.

Example 2: The centre has asked the states to go ahead with FDI in the retail
sector.

 go back
Meaning: To return to a place

Example 1: This place is very dangerous; I suggest you go back home.

Example 2: He needs us to go back to the office and collect his belongings.

 go out
Meaning: To leave home to go out for an occasion, etc.

Example 1: Let’s go out for dinner tonight to celebrate your promotion!

Example 2: I will go out in the evening to watch the play.

 go out with someone

Meaning: To date someone

Example 1: Tim has wanted to go out with Mary for a long time now.
Example 2: She is going out with two boys at the same time.

 go over something
Meaning: To pay a visit to someone/something nearby

Example 1: It’s great that Hari has moved next door; I can just go over to his
place whenever I’m bored!
Example 2: She is going over to his place later tonight.

 go over
Meaning: To check or review

Example 1: Here are your insurance papers, please go over them carefully so
that you know all the details.
Example 2: We need to go over this brochure and select a location for the
meeting.

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 grow apart
Meaning: To end a friendship

Example 1: We used to be great friends, but after college, we began to grow

apart.
Example 2: We were good friends but grew apart after graduating from college.

 grow up
Meaning: To become an adult

Example 1: It is always hard for parents when their children grow up.
Example 2: The puppy was tiny when they found it but it grew up to be a huge
dog.

 grow out of something

Meaning: To get too big for something, usually a piece of clothing

Example 1: I will buy a new pair of trousers if and when I grow out of this pair.
Example 2: I have gained weight and grown out of the pants I purchased last
summer.

 grow into something

Meaning: To grow big enough to fit

Example 1: Initially he had some trouble at the new office, but things went
smoothly after he grew into his role.
Example 2: She has become taller and grown into the dress.

 hand something down

Meaning: To give something used to someone else

Example 1: When I was a child, I was handed down my brother’s clothes.

Example 2: Please hand down your old books to underprivileged children.

 hand something out

Meaning: To distribute to a group of people

Example 1: The party members were spreading their propaganda by handing

out fliers.
Example 2: The boss is going to hand out a list of responsibilities to everybody
today.

 hand something over

Meaning: To give (usually unwillingly)

Example 1: The thieves asked us to hand over all our belongings.

Example 2: The landlord requested us to hand over the keys to the apartment.

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 hang in
Meaning: To stay strong and positive

Example 1: When my friend was diagnosed with cancer, all I could say to him
was, “Don’t lose hope. Hang in there.”
Example 2: Don’t lose heart, hang in there!

 hang on
Meaning: To wait for a short time

Example 1: Hang on, let me get ready and then we can leave.
Example 2: Hang on, I’m coming too!

 hang out
Meaning: To spend time relaxing or chilling out

Example 1: My friends and I generally hang out at malls.

Example 2: Let’s hang out at the bar after work tonight.

 hang up
Meaning: To end a phone call

Example 1: When I get angry with someone on the phone, I simply hang up.
Example 2: I did not wish to talk to him anymore so I decided to hang up the
phone.

 hold someone/something back

Meaning: To prevent from doing/going

Example 1: If you have a complaint, don’t hold back; you cannot fix the
problem if you do not voice it.
Example 2: You must hold him back from committing such a dangerous stunt.

 hold something back

Meaning: To hide an emotion/to be stopped by something or someone

Example 1: He was a great athlete, but he was held back from succeeding by
his parents, who wanted him to study instead.
Example 2: He held back his tears even though he was distraught.

 hold on
Meaning: To wait for a short time

Example 1: She asked the taxi driver to hold on while she located her wallet.
Example 2: He has asked you to hold on to his book until he returns.

 keep on doing something

Meaning: continue doing

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 Example 1: He asked them to keep on working while he looked around.
Example 2: The musicians kept on playing even though it was raining.

 keep something from someone

Meaning: To not tell/not do/to keep a secret

Example 1: Why do you keep secrets from me?

Example 2: You have a wonderful voice so you must not keep from singing.

 keep someone/something out

Meaning: To stop someone or something from entering at a place

Example 1: The insects must be kept out at all costs.

Example 2: The gate has been installed to keep out stray dogs.

 keep something up
Meaning: To continue at the same rate

Example 1: Keep up the good work!

Example 2: Keep up this speed for the rest of the journey and we will reach on
time.

 let someone down

Meaning: To disappoint someone

Example 1: You can rely on her; she will never let you down.
Example 2: You have let me down with this disappointing performance.

 let someone in
Meaning: To permit to enter

Example 1: Please lock the door and do not let anybody in.
Example 2: Yes, he is a guest so please let him in.

 look after someone/something

Meaning: To take care of

Example 1: Nurses are supposed to look after patients.

Example 2: I need you to look after my dog while I’m away.

 look down on someone

Meaning: To belittle someone/ to consider someone inferior to oneself

Example 1: She always looks down on her staff and treats them badly.
Example 2: A lot of people look down on them because they are poor.

 look for someone/something

Meaning: To try to find

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 Example 1: Do you want to look for the pen we lost yesterday?
Example 2: Let us look for the ball in the garage.

 look forward to something

Meaning: To be excited about some future plan, etc.

Example 1: Are you looking forward to tonight’s football match?

Example 2: I am really looking forward to the weekend!

 look into something

Meaning: To investigate

Example 1: We are going to look into the price of cars today.

Example 2: They need to look into the matter carefully in order to avoid a
lawsuit.

 look out
Meaning: To be careful

Example 1: Don’t forget to look out for mosquitoes in the swamp.

Example 2: Look out for speeding buses on the highway.

 look out for someone/something

Meaning: To be extra careful or vigilant

Example 1: The guide told them to look out for pickpockets in the marketplace.
Example 2: Look out for hurricane alerts on the island at this time of the year.

 look (something) over

Meaning: To check/examine

Example 1: Give the document a look over for errors.

Example 2: The teacher wants the student to look over his answers once again.

 look up to someone
Meaning: To respect someone immensely

Example 1: I look up to my sister because she is a wonderful human being.

Example 2: I look up to my coach because he was a great sportsman.

 make (something) up
Meaning: To lie about something

Example 1: When asked why I hadn’t done my homework, I made up a story

about having done it but forgotten that that day was the day of submission.
Example 2: You must stop making up stories because we know you are lying.

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 make up
Meaning: To forgive each other

Example 1: He returned my money very late, but tried to make up for it by

treating me to lunch.
Example 2: He is taking her out to dinner to make up for being at work on their
anniversary.

 makeup
Meaning: To apply cosmetics

Example 1: She was so nervous she almost went on stage without any makeup.
Example 2: That actor uses a lot of makeup before shooting a scene.

 mix something up
Meaning: To get confused

Example 1: We got through most of the show without any mix-ups, but right at
the end the lead actor forgot one of his lines.
Example 2: The experienced striker pounced on a defensive mix-up to fire
home into an open goal.

 pass away
Meaning: To die

Example 1: I took two weeks off work because my grandfather passed away.
Example 2: Our dog had been ill for a few months and passed away last night.

 pass out
Meaning: To lose consciousness

Example 1: It was so hot in the examination hall that one of the students passed
out for a couple of minutes.
Example 2: He walked in the sun and passed out due to the heat.

 pay back
Meaning: To return the owed money

Example 1: There should be no money issues between friends, so when I lend

money to my friends I tell them they can pay back whenever it is convenient
for them.
Example 2: You can borrow money now but you must pay back within a week.

 pay for something

Meaning: To be punished for doing something bad

Example 1: It is my policy to pay for everything when I am out on a date.

Example 2: The police swore that the terrorist would pay for destroying the
building.

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 pick out
Meaning: To choose

Example 1: I always let my mother pick out my clothes, because she has
excellent taste.
Example 2: The concierge at the hotel helped us pick out a nice restaurant.

 Point (someone/something) out

Meaning: To point or indicate using your finger

Example 1: I tried to give the tourists directions orally, but they couldn’t
understand me, so I pointed out the turning they were supposed to take.
Example 2: I have asked the professor to point out all the mistakes in my
assignment.

 put (something) off

Meaning: To postpone

Example 1: I was very tired that day, so I put off the meeting till after the
weekend.
Example 2: The boss has asked us to put off our lunch plan to a later hour.

 put (something) together

Meaning: To assemble

Example 1: We had to put together the presentation in 2 days.

Example 2: The different parts have been provided in order to put together this
mountain bike.

 put up with someone/something

Meaning: To bear or tolerate something or someone

Example 1: My roommate told me to move out, saying, “I can’t put up with your
irresponsible ways anymore!”
Example 2: The company is not going to put up with inappropriate behavior at
the workplace.

 put (something) on
Meaning: To wear a dress/accessories on your body

Example 1: I did not need to put on the t-shirt to know it was too big for me.
Example 2: Pick out a dress, put it on, and decide whether you like it or not.

 run into someone/something

Meaning: To meet someone unexpectedly

Example 1: I ran into an old friend from college the other day.
Example 2: It was a pleasant surprise when I ran into him at the mall the other
day.

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 run over someone/something
Meaning: To drive a vehicle over a person or thing

Example 1: Your toy is broken because I ran over it with my car.

Example 2: The truck accidentally ran over a cat on the highway.

 run away
Meaning: To leave unexpectedly/ to escape

Example 1: The bride had run away with someone else on the wedding day.
Example 2: The children made a plan to run away from home to join the circus.

 run out
Meaning: To have nothing left of something

Example 1: They ran out of sandwiches at the cafe.

Example 2: She couldn’t make tea as they had run out of milk.

 send (something) back

Meaning: To return

Example 1: I sent back the steak because it was raw.

Example 2: This product is not what we had ordered and we are going
to send it back.

 set up
Meaning: To arrange/organize

Example 1: They want to set up a lemonade stall at the fair.

Example 2: The government needs to set up a commission for the riot victims.

 set (something) up
Meaning: To trick/trap someone or something

Example 1: The hunter set the lion up for the trap but it escaped.
Example 2: The people at the bank were part of a set up by the police to catch
the criminal.

 show off
Meaning: To act boastfully when people watch

Example 1: He wants to show off his house by illuminating it.

Example 2: Most people simply love to show off their wealth in front of their
friends.

 sleepover
Meaning: To stay somewhere out of home, for the night

Example 1: Jack is planning a sleepover at his place on his birthday.

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children.

 sort something out

Meaning: To organize/ to resolve a situation

Example 1: You may want the lawyers to sort the issue out.
Example 2: We need to sort out these cards and arrange them according to size.

 stick to something
Meaning: To continue doing something

Example 1: You will not lose weight if you do not stick to the diet.
Example 2: Most people do not stick to the same job for a long period.

 switch something off

Meaning: To turn off

Example 1: Could you switch the light off, please?

Example 2: Please switch off the television before going to bed.

 switch something on
Meaning: To turn on

Example 1: He switch the machine on again and it stopped making noise.

Example 2: Grandmother wants you to switch on the radio for her.

 take something back

Meaning: To return something

Example 1: I need to take my money back from him.

Example 2: He can keep my bag for now but I’m going
to take it back tomorrow.

 take off
Meaning: To start flying

Example 1: I feel that the most thrilling part of any plane journey is when
it takes off.
Example 2: The plane finally took off after taxiing for twenty minutes.

 take something off

Meaning: To remove something (usually, items of clothing)

Example 1: I was about to take off my clothes when I realised there was
someone else in the room.
Example 2: I want you to take this off the list and include that instead.

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 take out
Meaning: To remove from a place

Example 1: She took out some money from the safe.

Example 2: Please take out the garbage after dinner.

 take someone out

Meaning: To take someone out with yourself and also to pay for them

Example 1: My girlfriend was very depressed because she had lost her job so
I took her outfor dinner.
Example 2: On the last day of college the professor took the students out for
lunch.

 tear something up
Meaning: To rip something into pieces

Example 1: My boss simply tears up the articles he doesn’t like.

Example 2: The cat tore up the newspaper.

 think back
Meaning: To recall or remember

Example 1: Whenever I think back to my school days, tears of nostalgia come

to my eyes.
Example 2: Think back to the time when we were at the beach.

 think something over

Meaning: To consider

Example 1: You must think this job offer over before taking a decision.
Example 2: This is my proposal, think it over, and let me know.

 throw something away

Meaning: To trash something or to dispose of

Example 1: I like that bag, please do not throw it away.

Example 2: These dirty clothes need to be thrown away.

 turn down
Meaning: To decrease the volume

Example 1: I want to turn down the volume.

Example 2: The old man has asked me to turn down the volume.

 turn something/someone down

Meaning: To refuse

Example 1: He asked her to marry him but she turned him down.

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 turn something off

Meaning: To switch off

Example 1: He turned off the lights before going to bed.

Example 2: Please turn off the fans when you leave.

 turn something on
Meaning: To switch on

Example 1: She forgot to turn on the charger so her cell stayed off.
Example 2: He asked her to turn on the coffee machine.

 try something out

Meaning: To test

Example 1: Do you want to try out this new shampoo?

Example 2: Most people refrain from trying out a new cuisine.

 use something up
Meaning: To use something entirely or to finish all

Example 1: I get very tense when my friends come over because they use up all
my supplies.
Example 2: I cannot print this page because all the ink in the printer has
been used up.

 wake up
Meaning: To stop sleeping

Example 1: I generally wake up at about 7 in the morning.

Example 2: You need to wake up early in the morning for karate practice.

 warm up
Meaning: To prepare the body for exercise

Example 1: It is a good idea to warm up before engaging in strenuous physical

activity.
Example 2: It is essential to warm up a little before swimming.

 wear off
Meaning: To diminish in quality because of frequent use

Example 1: The difference between superior and inferior products is that the
latter wear out much more quickly.
Example 2: The sole of this old shoe has worn out.

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 work out
Meaning: To exercise

Example 1: My lifestyle has gotten so sedentary since I joined the office that I
have signed up for daily workouts at the gym.
Example 2: Only a few people take gym memberships to actually work out.

 work out
Meaning: To be successful with something

Example 1: I really hope that things work out for you.

Example 2: This job will work out only if I can get my own office.

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