Phrasal Verbs 1
At the meeting, Claire proposed a plan to reduce costs.
put forward
He didn't like being single and was known to quickly get into relationships without a second thought.
rush into
You have more than 2 hours to write your essay, so please don't hurry.
take your time
We hadn't seen each other in over a year, so we met up to discuss what has been happening in our lives over coffee.
catch up
If you bring me a prescription, I can give you medication.
pharmacist
If a position with the company becomes available, please let me know.
comes up
The 6-7 meme became popular in 2025 on apps like TikTok.
caught on (catch on)
Shop clerk to customer who is browsing: Good afternoon. Is anything grabbing your attention or interest?
catching your eye
They encountered difficulties when they tried starting their car in the morning.
I design, build, and repair things like machines, engines, roads, bridges, etc.
engineer
comes across as
My parents think we should stop using with smartphones at the dinner table.
do away
The children were taught to always / make a noticeable effort of looking both ways before crossing the road.
make a point
DAILY DOUBLE
Wager any amount of points. If you are correct, you get the points, if you are incorrect, you lose the points.
You have 20 seconds to make 5 collocations with the word "time".
If you are drowning at the beach, I will save you.
lifeguard
I was really surprised and shocked by the waiter's rude behaviour.
taken aback
He was really displeased and discouraged by his horrible experience at the supermarket, that he decided he would never shop there again.
put off
Antonio lost his job last month and was having a hard time being able to pay for basic necessities.
making ends meet
Instead of worrying about the future, just relax and deal with things as they happen.
take things as they come
I can fix your toilet or sink when it breaks down.
plumber