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Phrasal Verb List
ask somebody out
invite on a date
Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie.ask around
ask many people the same question
I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet.add up to something
equal
Your purchases add up to $205.32.back something up
reverse
You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out.back somebody up
support
My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job.blow up
explode
The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence.blow something up
add air
We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party.break down
stop functioning (vehicle, machine)
Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.break down
get upset
The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had died.break something down
divide into smaller parts
Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts.break in
force entry to a building
Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo.break into something
enter forcibly
The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children.break something in
wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new
I need to break these shoes in before we run next week.break in
interrupt
The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death.break up
end a relationship
My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America.break up
start laughing (informal)
The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking.break out
escape
The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking.break out in something
develop a skin condition
I broke out in a rash after our camping trip.bring somebody down
make unhappy
This sad music is bringing me down.bring somebody up
raise a child
My grandparents brought me up after my parents died.bring something up
start talking about a subject
My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports.bring something up
vomit
He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet.
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Phrasal Verb - Sentence
Cook up something --> สร้างเรื่อง แต่งเรื่อง
He’s cooked up a good excuse for not attending the meeting.
cool off --> ทำให้อารมณ์เย็นลง
He just needs a little time to cool off.
count someone in --> ร่วมทำด้วย เอาด้วย ไปด้วย
Shall we count you in on the plan?
count on somebody --> พึ่งพาได้
I can always count on my friends.
count someone out --> ไม่ไปด้วย ไม่เข้าร่วม ไม่ทำด้วย
If it costs over one thousand, you can count me out. It’s too expensive for me.
crop up --> เกิดขึ้นอย่างไม่ได้คาดหมายไว้
I’ll see you next week unless something crops up.
cut back on something --> ประหยัดเงิน
We will have to cut back on expenditure.
cut down on something --> ตัดสิ่งที่ไม่จำเป็นออก
He’s trying to cut down on smoking.
cut in --> พูดแทรก
I hate when she cuts in.
cut someone off --> สายโทรศัพท์หลุด
I was talking to Helen, but then we were cut off.
cut something off --> ปิดการทำงาน ยกเลิก
You’d better pay your bills, otherwise, they will cut your electricity off.
cut out --> หยุดทำงาน
The engine in our car keeps cutting out.
cut someone out --> ไม่ให้เข้าร่วม
Finally they managed to cut out all the competition.
cut something out --> ตัดออก
If you want to lose weight you should cut out sweets.
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dash off
After breakfast he dashed off to his office.
dawn on somebody
It dawned on him that his car had been stolen.
deal in
They deal in cars.
deal with something
We deal with many frustrated clients.
deal with something
The film deals with the economic situation in Europe.
deal with somebody
We’ve been dealing with Smith Brothers for over five years.
deal with somebody
How do you deal with difficult customers?
do for somebody
If we don’t get the credit, we’ll be done for.
do somebody out of something
Are you trying to do me out of this job?
do somebody over
He got done over by some hooligans.
do something up
My neighbour is having his house done up.
do something up
Do up your coat before you go out.
do with something
I’m very tired, I could do with a cool drink.
have something to do with something
His work has to do with computer programming.
do without something
I'll have to do without the Internet this week.
draw in
The evenings are drawing in. It will be winter soon.
draw in
The London train drew in five minutes late.
draw somebody in
I managed to avoid getting drawn in.
draw out
As soon as January finishes, the days begin to draw out noticeably.
draw out
We arrived at the stadion just as the train was drawing out.
draw somebody out
He was very shy but his colleagues soon drew him out.
draw something out
I can go to the bank and draw out £100 at a time.
draw something out
Your essay is too short. Can’t you draw it out a bit?
draw something out
He didn’t want to tell us what happened so we had to draw it out of him slowly.
draw up
The taxi drew up in front of the hotel.
draw something up contract, list, plan, report, will
It’s a carefully drawn up report, accurate and to the point.
draw something up chair, stool
Draw the chair up to the bed, will you?
dream something up plan, excuse, explanation
Whatever will they dream up next?
dress up
Is it going to be an informal party or do we need to dress up for it?
dress up
He dressed up as a pirate.
dress something up
Your plan looks interesting. Dress it up and then send it to the boss.
drink something up
Drink up your coffee or it will get cold.
drive at something
I know what you are driving at.
drop by
Could you possibly drop by again tomorrow?
drop something by / in / off / over / round
‘Where did these CDs come from?’ – ‘Peter dropped them by this afternoon.’
drop off
He dropped off in the middle of the lesson.
drop off
But for some reason sales drop off, to 90 per month.
drop somebody off
Ask the driver to drop you off at the cinema.
drop out
She had to drop out and find a job.
drum something up
We met with him when he was trying to drum up support.
dry something up
Could you dry up these plates?
dry up
She keeps talking about her children. I do wish she’d dry up!
dwell on something
There was no sense in dwelling on the past.
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ease off
It was simply his body telling him to ease off.
ease up on somebody
I think you should ease up on them.
eat into something
The holiday in Greece will eat into our savings.
eat something up
They'll eat up whatever you put in front of them.
egg on
Stop egging him on to drink more!
end up
He ended up working as a teacher after he tried different jobs.
F
face up to something
She will have to face up to many problems.
fall back on something
Fortunately, we’ve got our savings to fall back on.
fall back on somebody
I have nobody to fall back on.
fall behind
The real problem is that Europe continues to fall behind in other areas.
fall for somebody
Finally he has fallen for her.
fall for something
I wish she wouldn’t fall for all these sales tricks.
fall in with somebody
We fell in with some tourists from our hotel.
fall in with something
He fell in with our suggestion to go to Greece.
fall off
Sales fell off after Christmas.
fall off
The service in this restaurants has fallen off.
fall out with somebody
Peter is always falling out with people.
fall through
The holiday plans fell through because of the weather.
fall down
When the woman fall down, the man help her up.
fall apart
She was depressed when her marriage fell apart.
fall over
I fell over while dancing.
feel up to something
I don’t feel up to doing my homework.
fight somebody off
The police tried to fight off the protesters.
fight something off
You should stay in bed and take some medicines to fight off the flu.
fill in something
You should fill in this form.
fill in somebody
Could you fill me in on his qualifications for this job?
fill in for somebody
Will you fill in for me next week?
finish off something
I’m going to finish off the report after lunch.
finish off/up with something
I would like to finish off with a comment on the taxes.
finish with somebody
He has lied to me so I have finished with him.
fit in
The shelf is too small. Our records won’t fit in.
fit in with something
This table doesn’t fit in with the rest of the furniture.
fit somebody in
I hope the dentist can fit me in today.
fit somebody up with something
Could you fit me up with some new tyres?
fit something up with something
The classroom has just been fitted up with new audio equipment.
fix on something
Have you fixed on a date for your wedding yet?
fix somebody up with something
Can you fix me up with any part-time job?
fix something up
Don't worry. Everything is fixed up.
be in a fix
Now we're in a fix!
follow through
I’m determined to follow my plan through.
follow something up
We should follow up his suggestion; it sounds intriguing.
follow up
If they say yes, then you can follow up with more questions.
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get something across/ over
communicate, make understandable
I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen.get along/on
like each other
I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along/on.get around
have mobility
My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair.get away
go on a vacation
We worked so hard 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 got back from our vacation last week.get something back
receive something you had before
Liz finally got her Science notes back from my roommate.get back at somebody
retaliate, take revenge
My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat.get back into something
become interested in something again
I finally got back into my novel and finished it.get on something
step onto a vehicle
We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus.get over something
recover from an illness, loss, difficulty
I just got over the flu and now my sister has it.get over something
overcome a problem
The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations.get round to something
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.get together
meet (usually for social reasons)
Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.get up
get out of bed
I got up early today to study for my exam.get up
stand
You should get up and give the elderly man your seat.give somebody away
reveal hidden information about somebody
His wife gave him away to the police.give somebody away
take the bride to the altar
My father gave me away at my wedding.give something away
ruin a secret
My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.give something away
give something to somebody for free
The library was giving away old books on Friday.give something back
return a borrowed item
I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game.give in
reluctantly stop fighting or arguing
My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.give something out
give to many people (usually at no cost)
They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store.give something up
quit a habit
I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.give up
stop trying
My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.go after somebody
follow somebody
My brother tried to go after the thief in his car.go after something
try to achieve something
I went after my dream and now I am a published writer.go against somebody
compete, oppose
We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight.go ahead
start, proceed
Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.go back
return to a place
I have to go back home and get my lunch.go out
leave home to go on a social event
We're going out for dinner tonight.go out with somebody
date
Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter.go over something
review
Please go over your answers before you submit your test.go over
visit somebody nearby
I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two.go without something
suffer lack or deprivation
When I was young, we went without winter boots.grow apart
stop being friends over time
My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools.grow back
regrow
My roses grew back this summer.grow into something
grow big enough to fit
This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year.grow out of something
get too big for
Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones.grow up
become an adult
When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.
H
hand something down
give something used to somebody else
I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.hand something in
submit
I have to hand in my essay by Friday.hand something out
to distribute to a group of people
We will hand out the invitations at the door.hand something over
give (usually unwillingly)
The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.hang in
stay positive (informal)
Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.hang on
wait a short time (informal)
Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!hang out
spend time relaxing (informal)
Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place.hang up
end a phone call
He didn't say goodbye before he hung up.hold somebody/ something back
prevent from doing/going
I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.hold something back
hide an emotion
Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral.hold on
wait a short time
Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.hold onto somebody/ something
hold firmly using your hands or arms
Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside.hold somebody/ something up
rob
A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning.
K-L
keep on doing something
continue doing
Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil.keep something from somebody
not tell
We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.keep somebody/ something out
stop from entering
Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room.keep something up
continue at the same rate
If you keep those results up you will get into a great college.let somebody down
fail to support or help, disappoint
I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time.let somebody in
allow to enter
Can you let the cat in before you go to school?log in (or on)
sign in (to a website, database etc)
I can't log in to Facebook because I've forgotten my password.log out (or off)
sign out (of a website, database etc)
If you don't log off somebody could get into your account.look after somebody/ something
take care of
I have to look after my sick grandmother.look down on somebody
think less of, consider inferior
Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me.look for somebody/ something
try to find
I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding.look forward to something
be excited about the future
I'm looking forward to the Christmas break.look into something
investigate
We are going to look into the price of snowboards today.look out
be careful, vigilant, and take notice
Look out! That car's going to hit you!look out for somebody/ something
be especially vigilant for
Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail.look something over
check, examine
Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes?look something up
search and find information in a reference book or database
We can look her phone number up on the Internet.look up to somebody
have a lot of respect for
My little sister has always looked up to me.
M-P
make something up
invent, lie about something
Josie made up a story about why we were late.make up
forgive each other
We were angry last night, but we made up at breakfast.make somebody up
apply cosmetics to
My sisters made me up for my graduation party.mix something up
confuse two or more things
I mixed up the twins' names again!pass away
die
His uncle passed away last night after a long illness.pass out
faint
It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out.pass something out
give the same thing to many people
The professor passed the textbooks out before class.pass something up
decline (usually something good)
I passed up the job because I am afraid of change.pay somebody back
return owed money
Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday.pay for something
be punished for doing something bad
That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother.pick something out
choose
I picked out three sweaters for you to try on.point somebody/ something out
indicate with your finger
I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by.put something down
put what you are holding on a surface or floor
You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter.put somebody down
insult, make somebody feel stupid
The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short.put something off
postpone
We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane.put something out
extinguish
The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived.put something together
assemble
I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives.put up with somebody/ something
tolerate
I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car.put something on
put clothing/ accessories on your body
Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party.
R-S
run into somebody/ something
meet unexpectedly
I ran into an old school-friend at the mall.run over somebody/ something
drive a vehicle over a person or thing
I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway.run over/ through something
rehearse, review
Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show.run away
leave unexpectedly, escape
The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days.run out
have none left
We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.send something back
return (usually by mail)
My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp.set something up
arrange, organize
Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company.set somebody up
trick, trap
The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera.shop around
compare prices
I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots.show off
act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully)
He always shows off on his skateboardsleep over
stay somewhere for the night (informal)
You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home.sort something out
organize, resolve a problem
We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month.stick to something
continue doing something, limit yourself to one particular thing
You will lose weight if you stick to the diet.switch something off
stop the energy flow, turn off
The light's too bright. Could you switch it off.switch something on
start the energy flow, turn on
We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio.
T-W
take after somebody
resemble a family member
I take after my mother. We are both impatient.take something apart
purposely break into pieces
He took the car brakes apart and found the problem.take something back
return an item
I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work.take off
start to fly
My plane takes off in five minutes.take something off
remove something (usually clothing)
Take off your socks and shoes and come in the lake!take something out
remove from a place or thing
Can you take the garbage out to the street for me?take somebody out
pay for somebody to go somewhere with you
My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie.tear something up
rip into pieces
I tore up my ex-boyfriend's letters and gave them back to him.think back
remember (often + to, sometimes + on)
When I think back on my youth, I wish I had studied harder.think something over
consider
I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision.throw something away
dispose of
We threw our old furniture away when we won the lottery.turn something down
decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
Please turn the TV down while the guests are here.turn something down
refuse
I turned the job down because I don't want to move.turn something off
stop the energy flow, switch off
Your mother wants you to turn the TV off and come for dinner.turn something on
start the energy, switch on
It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights on.turn something up
increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song.turn up
appear suddenly
Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood.try something on
sample clothing
I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit.try something out
test
I am going to try this new brand of detergent out.use something up
finish the supply
The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more.wake up
stop sleeping
We have to wake up early for work on Monday.warm somebody/ something up
increase the temperature
You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace.warm up
prepare body for exercise
I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run.wear off
fade away
Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party.work out
exercise
I work out at the gym three times a week.work out
be successful
Our plan worked out fine.work something out
make a calculation
We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house.
