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set off
The travelers set off to explore new places.
This phrasal verb means to depart on a journey or to light a fuse.
find out
Lucy was unable to find out what had happened.
This phrasal verb means to discover some new piece of information.
pick up
It only took me an hour to pick up the fundamentals of skiing.
This phrasal verb means to learn something by experience casually, to take something into your hand, or to collect someone from somewhere.
stay in
Let's stay in tonight instead of going to the party.
This phrasal verb means to not go out.
settle down
One day I want to settle down and have a family.
This phrasal verb means to have a more stable life; job, marriage, and kids.
take off
Her singing career had just begun to take off.
This phrasal verb means to rise quickly in popularity, somewhat like an airplane.
sort out
They need a professional to sort out their finances.
find a solution or to organize something
turn up
If he doesn't turn up tonight, we will have to file a search report with the police.
This phrasal verb means to arrive or appear unexpectedly.
put in
They've put in time and effort to keep the strike going.
This phrasal verb means to donate, place inside or make an effort.
cut down on
He cut down on coffee and cigarettes, and ate a balanced diet.
This phrasal verb means to reduce the level of something.
put off
People are put off by his arrogant attitude.
This phrasal verb means to make you dislike something or someone, or to postpone an event.
fall out
Cassie and Maddy had a falling out when Maddy found out that Cassie kissed her ex-boyfriend.
This phrasal verb means to have a big argument and end the friendship.
put up with
His wife must have been a saint to put up with him for all those years.
This phrasal verb means to tolerate something or someone.
take in
There were so many sights to take in when we traveled to Italy.
This phrasal verb means to deceive someone, or to absorb something such as information or beauty.
get through
First, I have to get through the exams.
This phrasal verb means to pass a difficult situation, or complete a phone call.
show off
He loved to show off his dancing talent.
This phrasal verb means to talk proudly about oneself, one's belongings, and/or achievements. . . to boast.
run out of
He ran out of excuses for not tidying his room.
This phrasal verb means to completely use up something so that you have no more.
stand up for
Always stand up for your principles and morals.
This phrasal verb means to defend what you care about or believe in.
give in
Don't give in to the pressure.
This phrasal verb means to surrender after repeated demands.
get away with
He'll cheat if he thinks he can get away with it.
This phrasal verb means to escape without punishment.
give off
That tiny radiator doesn't give off much heat.
This phrasal verb means to generate something, such as fumes, heat, or energy
get out of
It's amazing what people will do to get out of paying taxes.
This phrasal verb means to avoid doing something when you're in a situation that you don't want to be in.
put (someone) up
He put his brother up when his brother didn't have a stable living situation.
This phrasal verb means to give someone a place to sleep.
set in
The rainy season has set in.
This phrasal verb is used to describe the event of a change or weather, or emotion.
do away with
That city has decided to do away with permitting single-use plastic.
This phrasal verb means to eliminate something, especially an institution or policy.