Phrasal Verbs

Sarah and Jake decided to break up after five years together.

The couple broke up because they couldn’t agree on their future plans.

It’s not easy to bring up kids in a big city.

Maria worked hard to bring up her three children on her own.

I bumped into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

She bumped into her former teacher while traveling abroad.

The soccer match was called off due to heavy rain.

They called off the wedding because of a family emergency.

Even after the power went out, the teacher told the students to carry on with their exam.

Don’t stop now! Carry on with your great work.

That new dance move is starting to catch on among teenagers.

Her unique fashion style is catching on in the industry.

While cleaning the attic, I came across some old family photos.

I came across an interesting book in the library yesterday.

The team needs to come up with a strategy to win the competition.

He came up with a brilliant idea for the marketing campaign.

You can always count on me if you need advice.

They counted on their savings to get through tough times.

I’m trying to cut down on sugar to improve my health.

He cut down on his expenses to save for a vacation.

The storm cut off the small village from the rest of the world.

She felt cut off from her friends after moving to a new city.

I’ll drop off the package at the post office on my way to work.

Can you drop me off at the station?

We got lost and ended up in a completely different town.

She studied law but ended up becoming a writer.

I fell out with my best friend over a silly misunderstanding.

They often fall out with each other, but they always make up eventually.

I just found out that we have a meeting tomorrow morning.

She was shocked when she found out the truth about her past.

I really get along with my co-workers; they’re so supportive.

Do you get along with your new neighbours?

We’re planning to get away for the weekend and relax by the beach.

He needed to get away from the city to clear his mind.

It’s hard to get by on such a small salary, but we make it work.

I get by with a little help from my friends.

It took her months to get over her breakup.

I finally got over the flu and feel much better now.

We should get together for coffee next week and catch up.

The family gets together every year for a big reunion.

I need to get rid of all these old clothes I never wear.

They’re trying to get rid of the pests in their garden.

I decided to give up smoking for the sake of my health.

Don’t give up on your dreams, no matter how hard it gets.

We used to be so close, but we’ve grown apart since college.

As people change, it’s natural to grow apart from some friends.

I grew up in a small village surrounded by nature.

It’s time for you to grow up and take responsibility for your actions.

Don’t forget to hand in your assignment before the deadline.

She handed in her resignation letter last week.

The teacher handed out the worksheets to the students.

Volunteers were handing out food and water at the marathon.

We often hang out at the park after school.

Do you want to hang out this weekend and watch a movie?

We’re heading for the mountains for a weekend getaway.

As soon as the event ended, she headed for the exit.

I promised to help her, and I don’t want to let her down.

He felt let down when his friends cancelled their plans.

Can you look after my dog while I’m away?

She looks after her elderly parents with great care.

He tends to look down on people who don’t have a university degree.

You shouldn’t look down on others just because they have different opinions.

I’m looking for my keys; have you seen them?

They’re looking for a new apartment in the city centre.

I’m really looking forward to the concert next week.

She’s looking forward to meeting her new colleagues.

The police are looking into the cause of the accident.

We need to look into ways to reduce our expenses.

If you don’t know the meaning of a word, look it up in a dictionary.

I looked up the train schedules online to plan my trip.

I arrived late, but I made up for it by staying longer to help.

She bought him a gift to make up for forgetting his birthday.

They argued yesterday, but they’ve already made up with each other.

It’s important to make up with your friends after a fight.

She made up an excuse for being late to work.

He loves to make up stories to entertain the kids.

Can you pick me up from the airport at 6 pm?

She picks up her kids from school every afternoon.

I’d like to point out a mistake in your report.

He pointed out the best restaurants in the area.

We had to put off our meeting until next week.

Don’t put off studying for your exams until the last minute.

The school put on a play for the parents.

They’re putting on a concert to raise funds for charity.

She put on her coat before leaving the house.

I need to put on some makeup before we go out.

They put me up for the night when my flight was cancelled.

Can you put us up while we’re in town for the weekend?

I can’t put up with his bad behaviour any longer.

She put up with the noise because she loved living in the city.

We ran out of fuel and had to call for help.

I ran out of time and couldn’t finish the exam.

We set off early to avoid traffic on the way to the beach.

They set off on their road trip at dawn.

We need to sort out the seating arrangements for the event.

She sorted out her finances and started saving for a house.

Her bright red hair makes her stand out in a crowd.

He stood out as the best player on the team.

She really takes after her mother in terms of personality.

You take after your father with your sense of humour.

He took his jacket off as soon as he entered the house.

Please take off your shoes before coming inside.

The new app really took off after its release.

Her career took off when she moved to New York.

He took part in the competition and won first place.

We encourage everyone to take part in the charity event.

She decided to take up painting to relax after work.

I’ve always wanted to take up yoga.

I had to throw away all the expired food in the fridge.

Don’t throw away that book; it’s a gift!

She turned down the job offer because it wasn’t the right fit.

He turned down the invitation to the party.

The caterpillar turned into a butterfly after several weeks.

He turned into a great leader over the years.

I'm cold so I'm going to turn up the temperature.

Turn the TV down - I'm trying to sleep!

We’ve used up all the paper, so I need to buy more.

They used up all their savings during the vacation.

His shoes wore out after years of walking everywhere.

The book was worn out from too many readings.

We need to work out the details of the project before presenting it.

I’m sure we’ll work out a plan to solve this problem.

I'm going to the gym this afternoon to work out.

I injured my shoulder when I was working out.