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We need to call off the meeting due to the weather.
Call off / Call (something) off – to cancel
We left early because we figured out the problem.
We figured the problem out, so we left early.
Figure out / Figure (something) out – understand or find the answer
I asked her to wait, but she kept on walking.
Keep on (doing something) – continue what you are doing
I accidentally threw away my dessert!
Throw away / Throw (something) away – put in the garbage, dispose of
You can sit with us after you have calmed down.
Calm down – relax after being angry
I gave up smoking last year.
Give up / Give (something) up – stop trying, quit
I was looking for a computer, but I got a tablet instead.
Look for / Look for (something or somebody) – search for, or try to find
Can you turn off the music if I fall asleep?
Turn the lights on please, I can’t see!
Turn on/off – Turn (something) on/off – start or stop the power or energy source
After my week of vacation, it’s going to take me forever to catch up!
Catch up – get to the same point as another person.
Go over your receipt to make sure they charged you correctly.
Go over (something) – review
It is so hot today I might pass out.
Pass out – faint, lose consciousness
I love this song, turn it up!
We usually turn the heat down at night.
Turn up/down – Turn (something) up/down – increase or decrease the volume or strength
I have to do the e-mail over because I sent it to the wrong person.
Do over / Do (something) over – do again
I don’t have any money, let’s just hang out at my place.
Hang out – spend time relaxing (informal)
I think we should put the trip off until we save more money.
Put off / Put (something) off – postpone
I didn’t feel good about the offer, so I turned it down.
Turn down / Turn (something) down - refuse
Let’s make spaghetti tonight, I’m tired of eating out.
Eat out – eat at a restaurant
Hold on one minute, I’m on the phone.
Hold on – wait for a moment
He looked so silly when he put that hat on.
Put on / Put (something) on – put clothing or accessories on your body
I prefer to work out in the mornings.
Work out – exercise