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Phrasal VerbsList
Verb
Meaning
Example
ask someone out
invite on a date
Brian
asked
Judy
out
... enough.
come down with
something
become sick
My nephew came down with chicken
pox this weekend.
come forward
volunteer for a task or to
give evidence
The woman
came forward
with her
husband's ... this year that we had
to get away for a week.
get away with
something
do without being noticed or
punished
Jason always gets away with cheating in
his maths tests.
get back
return
We...
... out the total cost
before we buy the house.
PhrasalVerbs List
This is a list of about 200 common phrasal verbs, with meanings and examples. Phrasalverbs are usually
two-word phrases consisting ... meanings, you need to learn how to use
phrasal verbs properly. Some phrasalverbs require a direct object (someone/something), while others do
not. Some phrasalverbs can be separated by the object, ... 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, phrasalverbs
often have more than one meaning. As well...
...
used with an object are shown with the second particle in parentheses:
break out (of).
Do not confuse two-word phrasalverbs that require an additional particle when used
with an object with ... ON: phrasalverbsused as nouns, 1
Many two-word phrasalverbs can be used as nouns. All the verbs in this section have a noun
form. Notice that the two-word noun is sometimes written with ...
with an object with three-word phrasal verbs. Three-word phrasalverbs always have
three words — there is no two-word version, or if there is a phrasal verb with the same
verb and first particle,...
... FOCUS ON: phrasalverbswith get, 1
Many phrasalverbs are based on the verb get, and it is important to understand that the meaning
of get in these verbs is not the same as the nonphrasal form ... ________ ________ with my office every morning.
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EXERCISE 41 d, Review — Complete the sentences with these phrasalverbs from
previous sections. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in the correct ... being up.)
Many phrasalverbswith get that relate to a change in physical location might seem
identical in meaning to a variety of phrasalverbs using come, go, and other verbs that
describe...
... about the new product.
at loggerheads (with someone)
- to be having a quarrel or disagreement with someone, to oppose someone
We are at loggerheads with the company over their plans to build ... mother was at loose ends after her husband died.
at odds (with someone)
- in disagreement with someone
The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory.
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bear with (someone or something)
- to be patient with someone or something, to endure someone or something
We had to bear with our teacher as she explained the...
...
without batting an eye
- casually
The criminal kept changing his story without batting an eye.
without fail
- absolutely, for certain
The postman came at noon everyday without fail.
without ... uncle were at the airport to greet us with open arms.
with relish
- with pleasure or enjoyment
I began my new job and started doing my work with relish.
with respect to (something)
- referring ... even though I knew we were within a stone's throw of it.
within an inch of one`s life
- almost dead
The elderly man was beaten to within an inch of his life.
within calling distance
...
... the movie will start next week.
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Commonly- Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasalverbs
What is the meaning of idioms?
Words that come together and change ... about the new product.
at loggerheads (with someone)
- to be having a quarrel or disagreement with someone, to oppose someone
We are at loggerheads with the company over their plans to build ... mother was at loose ends after her husband died.
at odds (with someone)
- in disagreement with someone
The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory.
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... of where the man got the
money.
beg to differ with (someone)
- to politely disagree with someone
"I'm sorry but I beg to differ with you about what happened."
begin to ... English before my trip to New York.
a brush with the law
- a brief encounter or experience with the police because of a crime
The man had a brush with the law when he was young but now he is ...
burn the candle at both ends
- to work or play too hard without enough rest
The man has been burning the candle at both ends with his work and he is now sick.
burn the midnight oil
-...
... because of his son`s problems with the
police.
come to grips with (something)
- to struggle (successfully) with an idea or problem
The woman has finally come to grips with her husband`s gambling. ... through it
I crossed out my name from the list of volunteers.
cross swords with (someone)
- to have an argument with someone
I do not want to cross swords with the head teacher again.
cross ... financial
problems.
come to terms with (someone or something)
- to reach an agreement with someone, to accept something
We finally came to terms with the bank and were able to buy the...
... business with someone
The company is planning to deal with the late employee soon.
deal with (something)
- to be concerned with something, to take action about something
We will deal with ...
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do with (something)
- to benefit from (something)
I have been working hard all day so now I could do with a cold drink.
do without (something)
- to manage without something ... we first heard about him.
do with (someone or something)
- to be acquainted/involved/associated with someone or something
I did not have anything to do with the meeting this year.
...
... always ready to work hard when we need him.
eagle eye
- an eye with sharp visual powers
The woman watched her young child with an eagle eye.
an ear to the ground
- attention that is paid ... insults or bad treatment
The accountant had to eat dirt because of the problems that he had caused.
eat humble pie
- to admit one`s error and apologize
The boy had to eat humble pie when ... his
company. Everybody else is very talkative.
excuse (someone)
- to forgive someone
We excused the man for his rude comments because he did not know any better.
explain (oneself)
-...
...
go along with (someone)
- to go with someone, to accompany someone
I plan to go along with my friend to the ice cream parlor.
go along with (someone or something)
- to agree with someone, ...
go ahead with (something)
- to begin to do something, to continue with something
"Let`s go ahead and start now. We can`t wait any longer."
The city plans to go ahead with the plan ... fact that someone was stealing his money.
get with it
- to pay attention, to get busy
I told my friend to get with it or he would have problems with his boss.
get worked up about/over (something)
...
... everything
He has it made with his new job.
have it out with (someone)
- argue or fight with someone
I had it out with my friend yesterday over the problem with the money.
have mixed ...
have a bone to pick with (someone)
- have a disagreement to discuss with someone
I have a bone to pick with my boss because of his criticism of me.
have a brush with (the law or something)
...
have a score to settle with (someone)
- have a problem to clear up with someone
I had a score to settle with the soccer coach which I wanted to talk about.
have a scrape with (someone or something)
...
...
join forces (with someone)
- unite/join with someone
The two high schools joined forces to try and raise money for the city library
expansion.
join hands
- hold hands with other people ... obey any order
He is always ready to jump through a hoop for his boss so he is not very popular with
the other employees.
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jockey for position
- ... questions that the police officer asked helped to jog the man's memory.
John Doe
- a name used for an unknown/average person
The application forms use the name "John Doe" as the...
... keep up with the news.
keep up with the Joneses
- try to be the same as your neighbors
He always worries about keeping up with the Joneses and is always frustrated.
keep up with the ... for a small company in my hometown.
keep company (with someone)
- associate with or spend much time with someone
I like to keep company with my friends from university.
keep cool
- stay ... of time before the movie started.
kill two birds with one stone
- accomplish two things with one action
He was able to kill two birds with one stone by going to the meeting.
killed outright
...