Definitions
This phrasal verb means "to stop having a romantic relationship."
Break Up
They used to be best friends, but they ______ over a silly argument.
Fell out
This phrasal verb is similar to “reduce expenses.”
Cut back on
"Después de una fuerte discusión, decidieron reconciliarse y ahorrar para sus próximas vacaciones."
After a big argument, they decided to make up and save up for their next vacation.
You’re in a store and you want to compare prices before buying. What should you do?
Shop around
This phrasal verb means "to accumulate debt or expenses over time."
Run up
I need to ______ money before I can go on vacation.
Save up
This phrasal verb is similar to “resolve an argument” or “reconcile.”
Make up
"Su abuela le pasó una receta secreta de familia, pero él la vendió rápidamente por mucho dinero."
His grandmother passed down a secret family recipe, but he sold it off quickly for a lot of money.
Your friend spent way too much money on a designer bag. What phrasal verb describes this?
Splash out
This phrasal verb means "to take care of someone or something."
Look after
She ______ a large credit card bill while shopping online.
Ran up
This phrasal verb is similar to “register a sale at the cash register.”
Ring up
"Él encendió la luz para buscar a su novia, pero ella lo engañó mientras él estaba distraído."
He turned on the light to look for his girlfriend, but she cheated on him while he was distracted.
You spent way more money than you should have on a fancy dinner. What did you do?
Fork out
This phrasal verb means "to spend a lot of money on something luxurious."
Splash out
He finally ______ the courage to ask her on a date.
Asked out
This phrasal verb is similar to “move into a house together.”
(Move in (with))
Él se parece mucho a su madre.
He takes after his mother a lot.
You’ve been dating your partner for five years, and you feel ready to take the next step. How would you announce your decision to family and friends?
Get engaged
This phrasal verb means "to get out of bed."
Get up
I usually ______ at 6 a.m., but today I overslept.
Wake up
This phrasal verb is similar to “raise” when talking about children.
Bring up
"Pedir dinero prestado y devolverlo"
Borrow and pay back
You're about to give an important presentation at work, but you feel nervous. What do you do to prepare yourself before speaking?
Warm up