Phrasel verbs
most common phrasel verbs
most common phrasel verbs
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| Flashcards | 205 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Other |
| Created / Updated | 31.08.2020 / 29.09.2023 |
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return
We got back from our vacation last week.
receive something you had before
Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate.
retaliate, take revenge
My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat.
become interested in something again
I finally got back into my novel and finished it.
step onto a vehicle
We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus.
recover from an illness, loss, difficulty
I just got over the flu and now my sister has it.
overcome a problem
The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations.
finally find time to do (AmE: get around to something)
I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards.
meet (usually for social reasons)
Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.
get out of bed
I got up early today to study for my exam.
stand
You should get up and give the elderly man your seat.
reveal hidden information about somebody
His wife gave him away to the police.
ruin a secret
My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.
give something to somebody for free
The library was giving away old books on Friday.
return a borrowed item
I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game.
reluctantly stop fighting or arguing
My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.
give to many people (usually at no cost)
They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store.
quit a habit
I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.
stop trying
My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.
follow somebody
My brother tried to go after the thief in his car.
try to achieve something
I went after my dream and now I am a published writer.
compete, oppose
We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight.
start, proceed
Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.
return to a place
I have to go back home and get my lunch.
leave home to go on a social event
We're going out for dinner tonight.
date someone
Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter.
review
Please go over your answers before you submit your test.
visit somebody nearby
I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two.
suffer lack or deprivation
When I was young, we went without winter boots.
stop being friends over time
My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools.
regrow
My roses grew back this summer.
grow big enough to fit
This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year.
get too big for
Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones.
become an adult
When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.
give something used to somebody else
I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.
submit
I have to hand in my essay by Friday.
to distribute to a group of people
We will hand out the invitations at the door.
give (usually unwillingly)
The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.
stay positive (informal)
Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.
wait a short time (informal)
Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
