Phrasal Verbs
This phrasal verb means "to start a new activity or hobby".
take up
When you ask friends to come to your home.
invite over
Someone who is well-known or important in their field.
prominent
You should always __________ others when they help you.
give credit to
I __________ my teacher at the grocery store.
ran into
This means “to invent a story or excuse”.
make up
To spend time relaxing with friends.
hang out
Someone who is annoying or causes trouble.
nuisance
A difficulty or barrier that stops progress.
obstacle
She __________ her cat while I was on holiday.
looked after
You do this when you plan something or establish a business.
set up
This means you begin to understand someone better after spending time together.
get to know
When someone disappoints you.
let down
A valuable input or help from someone.
contribution
He __________ a silly excuse for being late.
made up
You do this when you defend or support someone.
stick up for
This is when you have a good relationship with someone.
get on well with
To meet someone by chance.
run into
To care for someone or something.
look after
I __________ my best friend yesterday. We haven’t spoken since.
fell out with
You do this when you argue and stop being friends.
fell out with
You do this when you don’t want to interfere in other people's problems.
mind my own business
When someone is not allowed to join a group or activity.
exclude
To think of a new idea or solution.
come up with
I want to __________ martial arts. It looks exciting!
take up