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MOST COMMON
PHRASAL
VERBS
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Now, I'll be honest... I'm not a big fan of sitting down and memorising
100 phrasal verbs.
For that reason, I want to start this book by giving you 5 quick pieces
advice for learning phrasal verbs effectively!
1. Relax
OK, there are 100 common phrasal verbs in this book, but take your
time. Relax! You don't need to learn all the phrasal verbs in the
English language at once!
2. Little by Little
Learning 10 or fewer phrasal verbs at a time is a much more effective
learning habit than learning 50 at once.
I've put 10 phrasal verbs on each page of this ebook. I recommend
you learn 5 or 10 one day. Then, the next day, revise the ones you've
learnt, and learn a few more. Then, the day after, revise the ones you
learnt the two previous days, and learn a few more.
3. Learn the sentence
Simply learning the phrasal verb is not enough. Learn the sentence,
as this will help you use the phrasal verb correctly. This technique
can also help you internalise grammar such as whether the phrasal
verb is separable or not.
4. Create your own (personal) examples
Learning the phrasal verbs in an example that is personal and
relevant to you and your life, is a proven way to remember the
phrasal verbs more effectively. Create your own examples and write
them down.
5. Use it or lose it!
Use new phrasal verbs you learn in your English conversations. This
will help you to remember them, but also give you confidence to use
them again. When you use them again (and again and again) they
will be impossible to forget!
Keep believing in yourself,
Greg
1. ADD UP
To calculate or total something.
The numbers on the invoice didn't add up correctly,
causing the total to be inaccurate.
2. ASK OUT
To invite someone on a date or to go out together.
Despite hesitating for months, John finally got the
courage to ask Sarah out, and she said yes.
3. BACK DOWN
My parents casually brought up the topic of my
future career again. I hate it when they do that.
To cancel or postpone something.
They had to call off the football match due to bad
weather.
10. CARRY ON
The police had to break up the fight at the pub.
To start talking about a particular topic.
Don't bring up her ex-boyfriend. It's a sensitive topic
right now.
9. CALL OFF
I broke down in tears when I heard the sad news
about your mother.
To end a relationship or disperse a group.
After dating for two years and even living together,
they decided to break up.
8. BRING UP
The bomb squad had to blow up the suspicious
package.
To stop working or functioning or to lose control emotionally.
The car broke down on the way to work so she had to
call the mechanic.
7. BREAK UP
I asked him to back off and give me some space to
think.
To inflate or fill with air, or to explode.
The kids blew up so many balloons for the party. I
thought they would only blow up about 10!
6. BREAK DOWN
After a heated argument, she decided to back down
and apologize.
To move away or retreat from someone or something.
The dog growled when I approached the door, so I
backed off slowly.
5. BLOW UP
I've been interested in Dave since I started working
here. I was surprised when he asked me out!
To withdraw or retreat from a position or argument.
The politician refused to back down from his
controversial statement.
4. BACK OFF
If you add up all your expenses, you'll see where your
money is going.
The couple decided to call off their engagement.
They couldn't agree on anything!
To continue or proceed with an activity.
The meeting carried on for another hour after you
left.
Despite the learning curve, she carried on with her
new hobby.
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11. CARRY OUT
To perform a task.
They will carry out a survey to get feedback on the
new traffic system in town.
12. CHECK IN
To register or report your arrival at a place.
We can't check in at the hotel until 3pm. What do you
want to do until then?
13. CHECK OUT
After much thought, she came up with a brilliant
idea for the project.
To offer or provide information or assistance.
The witness finally came forward with crucial
information.
20. COME OVER
He came down with a bad case of food poisoning
after eating at a sushi restaurant.
To produce, create, or develop something.
Can you come up with a creative solution to the
problem?
19. COME FORWARD
How is your English grammar coming along? You've
been working so hard at it.
To become ill with a specific sickness or disease.
She came down with the flu and had to stay home all
week.
18. COME UP WITH
He comes across as confident in job interviews, but I
don't know if he really is.
To accompany or to progress in a positive manner.
Why don't you come along to the party tonight? It
will be fun!
17. COME DOWN WITH
The volunteers helped clean up the park after the
event.
To discover something by chance or to appear in a certain way.
While going through boxes in the attic, she came
across an old photo album from the 1950s.
16. COME ALONG
She decided to check out the new restaurant that
everyone was talking about.
To tidy or remove dirt from a place or to make something neat.
Please clean up your room before the guests arrive,
it's so messy!
15. COME ACROSS
Don't forget to check in at least 2 hours before your
flight leaves.
To pay and leave a hotel or examine or investigate something.
We checked out of the hotel early in the morning so
that we had plenty of time to travel to the airport.
14. CLEAN UP
After planning the event for the past year, it was
carried out perfectly.
If anyone has any evidence, please come forward.
Your information is valuable to us.
To visit someone's house or to experience a particular feeling.
Why don't you come over to my house tomorrow? We
can watch a movie and catch up.
When he heard the sad news, a feeling of sadness
came over him.
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21. COUNT ON
To rely or depend on someone or something.
You can count on me to help you move next week! I
want to help in any way that I can.
22. CUT BACK
To reduce or decrease something.
They decided to cut back on their expenses to save
money.
23. CUT DOWN
They enjoy eating out at different restaurants on
Friday evenings.
To eventually reach or be in a particular situation or place.
After wandering the park for hours, we ended up by a
beautiful lake.
30. FALL APART
I'll drop you off at the train station on my way to
work.
To dine or have a meal at a restaurant.
Both of us are tired. If we don't feel like cooking
tonight, we might eat out.
29. END UP
She dropped by the store to pick up a few things for
dinner.
To deliver or leave someone or something at a particular
place.
Can you drop off this package at the post office? It
needs to arrive in England by next week.
28. EAT OUT
The parents dressed up in their finest clothes for
their son's wedding.
To visit someone or somewhere briefly and unexpectedly.
I love having visitors. Feel free to drop by my house
anytime.
27. DROP OFF
The storm cut off the power supply for several hours.
We used candles to see what we were doing.
To wear formal clothing or to dress in a special costume.
It's a costume party so we're dressing up as our
favourite movie characters.
26. DROP BY
He decided to cut down on sugary drinks for better
health.
When communication is interrupted very abruptly.
The phone call was cut off due to bad reception. I
had to wait until I had signal to call the doctor.
25. DRESS UP
He cut back on sugary snacks to lose weight by the
summer.
To reduce or decrease the amount or size of something.
We need to cut down on unnecessary expenses.
Inflation is making everything so hard.
24. CUT OFF
I know I can count on her to keep a secret. She never
goes behind my back.
He didn't study enough and ended up failing the
exam.
To break into pieces.
The old house is falling apart and needs repairs. It is
going to cost a fortune to fix it.
After the breakup, she felt like her world was falling
apart.
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31. FIGURE OUT
To understand or solve a problem or a mystery.
I need some time to figure out the answer to this
problem.
32. FILL IN
To complete information or to take on someone's tasks.
Can you fill in this application form for the
supervisor position, please?
33. FILL OUT
She doesn't speak much Spanish, but she gets by
when she's on holiday in Spain.
To disembark or leave a vehicle.
I need to get off at the next bus stop. Can you tell
the driver please?
40. GET ON
After a long weekend away, it feels good to get back
into routine.
To manage or survive with limited resources or effort.
With careful budgeting, they can get by on a small
income.
39. GET OFF
The thief managed to get away before the police
arrived.
To regain possession or return to a previous location.
I need to get back the book I lent you last week. Can
you please bring it when I see you later?
38. GET BY
I get along with my coworkers in the office which
makes me happy to be part of the team.
To escape or go on a holiday or break.
Let's plan a vacation and get away from life for a
while.
37. GET BACK
She found out that she had won the lottery and she
began to cry.
To have a good relationship with someone.
Despite their differences, my two daughters manage
to get along.
36. GET AWAY
He filled out the application for the job, even though
he didn't want to work for that company.
To discover or learn information.
I want to find out the truth about what happened last
night.
35. GET ALONG
Since no one else is available, I'll fill in for you while
you're on holiday.
To complete or provide the necessary information.
Please fill out this form with your personal details
and give it back to me when you're done.
34. FIND OUT
She couldn't figure out how to use her phone, so she
had to look at the instructions.
He got off the train and walked to his destination,
which was only 5 minutes away.
To board a vehicle or to have a good relationship with someone.
I hate running late. Let's hurry up and get on the bus
before it leaves.
They don't get on well with their neighbours because
they're always having loud parties.
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41. GET OVER
To pass a difficult period in your life.
It took her a long time to get over the loss of her
little cat.
42. GET THROUGH
To complete or finish something successfully.
I'm struggling to get through this book. I think it's
too advanced for my level.
43. GET TOGETHER
The teacher gave out the homework assignments for
the whole week.
To quit, stop trying or surrender.
Don't give up on your dream. You're so close to
reaching it.
50. GO AHEAD
He refused to give in to their peer pressure, as they
went against his morals.
To distribute.
They gave out free samples of their new product at
the local market.
49. GIVE UP
It took him longer than expected, but he finally gave
back the money he had borrowed.
To surrender or yield to pressure or demands.
After much persuasion, she finally gave in and
agreed to help her husband clean the garage.
48. GIVE OUT
My mother refuses to give away the secrets to her
delicious recipes.
To return something to the person who gave it to you.
I will give the pen back to you when I've finished
doing my homework.
47. GIVE IN
If you're sitting on the bus and a little old lady is
standing next to you, get up and give your seat to
her!
To donate something or to reveal a secret or information.
She decided to give away her grandmother's old
clothes to charity.
46. GIVE BACK
They got together to plan the details of the wedding
next July.
To rise.
I need to get up early tomorrow morning for an
important meeting.
45. GIVE AWAY
We need to get through all these tasks before the
deadline.
To meet or gather with others.
It's been so long since we last saw each other! Let's
get together for dinner this weekend.
44. GET UP
He needs some time to get over the disappointment
of not getting the job.
He gave up smoking and started living a healthier
lifestyle.
To proceed or do something without hesitation or permission.
You have my permission, so go ahead and start the
project.
Despite the rainy weather, the event organizer
decided to go ahead with the outdoor concert.
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51. GO AWAY
To leave or depart.
Go away! I never want to talk to you again. I don't
understand how you could be so mean to me.
52. GO BACK
To return to a previous location or time.
I forgot my phone at home. I need to go back and
get it.
53. GO ON
That was not a nice end to the phone call. He hung up
abruptly without even saying goodbye.
Restrain something from advancing or refrain from showing
emotions.
The constant rain held back the scheduled
construction work.
60. HOLD ON
Let's hang out at the park this afternoon. The
weather is beautiful!
To hang clothing or to end a telephone call.
Can you hang up your clothes, please? There's plenty
of space in the wardrobe.
59. HOLD BACK
He grew up in a small town in the countryside, so he's
not used to living in a big city.
To spend time or socialise with someone casually.
They like to hang out at the local coffee shop
because they play live music.
58. HANG UP
Even though he studied all night, he went over his
notes again before the exam.
To mature or become an adult.
She always says that she wants to be a doctor when
she grows up.
57. HANG OUT
They love going out together, so they often go to the
cinema on weekends.
To review something in detail.
Let's go over the details of the plan one more time
before we present it to the team.
56. GROW UP
He went on talking about his trip for hours. It seems
like he had a great time.
To leave one's residence or socialize with others.
Let's go out for dinner tonight. I'm craving Italian
food!
55. GO OVER
He wants to go back to his hometown someday. I just
hope he doesn't want us to move there.
To continue or happen.
The show must go on despite the technical
difficulties.
54. GO OUT
We finally get to have some time to ourselves
because the kids are going away to summer camp.
She couldn't hold back her tears during the
emotional farewell.
To wait temporarily or to hold something tightly.
Please hold on while I transfer your call to the
correct department.
Hold on to the railing as you go down the stairs, I
don't want you to fall.
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61. KEEP ON
To continue or persist in an action.
Don't give up now after all the effort you've put in.
Keep on trying!
62. LET DOWN
To disappoint or fail to meet expectations.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it to your birthday. I
didn't mean to let you down.
63. LOG IN
The website automatically logs you out after a
period of inactivity for safety reasons.
To take care of somebody or something.
Could you look after my cat when I go on holiday,
please?
66. LOOK FOR
You can log in to your social media account from any
device with an internet connection.
To disconnect from a computer system, website, or online account.
Before leaving work, remember to log out of all your
online accounts.
65. LOOK AFTER
The team let down their coach with a poor
performance.
To access a computer system, website, or online account.
I need to log in to my email account to check my
messages.
64. LOG OUT
He kept on talking even though nobody was
listening.
She looks after her younger brother while her
parents are at work.
To search for something.
I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them? I
thought I left them in my bag.
He's been looking for a job for months but sadly he
hasn't found any openings yet.
67. LOOK FORWARD TO To anticipate or be excited about something in the future.
Children always look forward to their birthdays and
Christmas.
68. LOOK OUT
To be careful of danger or harm.
Look out! There's a car coming really fast and I don't
know if he can see you.
69. LOOK UP
Look out for any suspicious activity in the
neighbourhood.
To search for information.
You can look up the definition of that word in the
dictionary.
70. MAKE UP
I am really looking forward to my next holiday in
Greece. I can't wait to sit on the beach and relax!
She looked up the address on the internet before
leaving to avoid getting lost.
To reconcile after an argument or to invent something.
I'm really sorry that I accidentally offended you. Can
we make up and forget about it?
She likes to make up stories and tell them to her
friends.
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71. PICK UP
To collect something or to develop or acquire a new skill.
I picked Spanish up very quickly because I lived with
Spanish people and rarely used my mother tongue.
72. PUT AWAY
To tidy up and store things in their proper places.
Please put away your toys in the box after you finish
playing.
73. PUT DOWN
I ran into a technical problem while setting up my
online banking account.
To use up or finish something or to deplete the supply.
Can you pick up some milk on your way home,
please? We've run out.
80. SET UP
They decided to run away together and start a new
life.
To meet someone or a problem unexpectedly.
Guess who I ran into yesterday? I ran into John in the
city centre.
79. RUN OUT
They agreed to put up their visiting relatives for the
weekend.
To leave without permission or to escape to avoid a situation.
The child ran away from home after an argument with
her parents, but was found safe.
78. RUN INTO
She put on a great performance at the concert.
Everyone was cheering for her.
To hang or display something or to provide accommodation.
Can I put up a few posters on my bedroom wall of all
my favorite bands?
77. RUN AWAY
Don't put off your assignments until the last minute,
or you'll regret it later.
To wear clothes or accessories or to present an event.
Put on your jacket. it's cold outside and I don't want
you to get a cold.
76. PUT UP
He constantly puts down his colleagues. He's always
saying that they're incompetent.
To postpone doing something or to delay an event or task.
There are too many appointments today. We'll have
to put off our meeting until next week.
75. PUT ON
After washing up, she put away the clean dishes in
the kitchen cabinet.
To place something on a surface or to criticise somebody.
The baby was sleeping in my arms, so I put her down
on her bed.
74. PUT OFF
She picked up a new hobby over the summer to keep
herself busy.
Time is running out; we need to finish the project
within the next 4 hours.
To arrange or to establish / create.
I don't have the time right now, so we should set up
a meeting on Friday to talk more about this.
They set up a charity to help those in need during
the Christmas holidays.
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81. SHOW OFF
To proudly display abilities or possessions to impress others.
He likes to show off his new car at every opportunity
he gets.
82. SHOW UP
To appear or arrive.
We set up a meeting for today, but nobody showed
up.
83. SORT OUT
She took on the responsibility of organizing the
event.
Assume control and leadership.
The substitute teacher took over the class while the
regular teacher was on maternity leave.
90. THINK OVER
She decided to take off from work to spend time
with her family.
To assume or accept a responsibility, challenge, or task.
As the company keeps growing, they decided to take
on new employees.
89. TAKE OVER
They decided to take down the old building and
construct a new one.
To remove something or to depart or leave, especially by air.
Every night, I take off my clothes and put on my
pyjamas.
88. TAKE ON
She took back the faulty product and received a
refund.
To remove or lower something from a higher position.
You have to take down that post from your social
media accounts. It's not a good picture of me.
87. TAKE OFF
She felt embarrassed when he stood her up on their
date.
To retract something said or to return something to a shop.
Please let me take back what I said; I was wrong. It's
my fault.
86. TAKE DOWN
She sorted out her clothes and donated the ones she
no longer needed.
To rise to a standing position or to fail to meet someone.
He stood up on the bus and offered his seat to the
elderly lady.
85. TAKE BACK
After I waited for Sarah for 2 hours, she finally
showed up.
To resolve a problem or to arrange things in groups.
We need to sort out this problem as soon as
possible.
84. STAND UP
She showed off her artistic skills in the exhibition
and everyone loved her work.
The multinational corporation took over a few of the
small local businesses in the area.
To consider something carefully before making a decision.
Take your time and think it over before making a
decision.
She thought it over and realized she needed a
change, so she moved to Paris.
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91. THROW AWAY
To discard or dispose of something.
Don't throw away that box; I want to save it to use for
Christmas presents.
92. TRY ON
To put on an item of clothing to see if it fits or suits.
I need to try on these shoes to see if I can wear them
all night without my feet getting sore.
93. TURN DOWN
Don't forget to warm up before exercising otherwise
you'll be sore later.
To clean dishes, utensils etc.
After dinner, we need to wash up the dishes and tidy
the table.
100. WORK OUT
She woke up feeling refreshed after a good night's
sleep.
To raise the temperature or prepare physically for an activity.
She warmed up her hands by the fire on a cold
winter's day.
99. WASH UP
He didn't turn up for the meeting; I wonder where he
was.
To stop sleeping or to be awake.
I usually wake up at 7am during the week and 10am
on Saturdays and Sundays.
98. WARM UP
She turned on the air conditioner to cool down the
room.
To increase the volume or to arrive or appear unexpectedly.
Could you turn up the radio, please? I can't hear it
from the kitchen.
97. WAKE UP
The movie was so boring that I had to turn it off after
only 5 minutes.
To start the operation of an electronic device or tap.
Can you please turn on the TV? I want to watch the
evening news.
96. TURN UP
I turned down the job offer because the salary was
too low.
To stop the operation of an electronic device or tap.
Please turn off the tap while you're brushing your
teeth. It's such a waste of water!
95. TURN ON
She tried on several wedding dresses before
choosing the one.
To lower the volume or to reject or decline an offer.
The neighbours came to complain at the loud party,
so we had to turn down the music.
94. TURN OFF
He threw away the old photos that reminded him of
his ex-girlfriend.
Every night as part of his nightly routine he washes
up, cleans the kitchen table, and makes a cup of
cocoa.
To resolve a problem / conflict or to do exercise.
They're having problems in their marriage and
they're trying to work it out peacefully.
Her goal is to work out 3 times a week at the gym to
keep fit.
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