Off
This phrasal verb means to depart on a journey or to light a fuse.
E.g: We need to ____ off at 6am.
set off
This phrasal verb means to discover some new piece of information.
E.g:
After a month, I ____ out he had lied to me.
found out (find out)
This phrasal verb means to learn something by experience casually, to take something into your hand, or to collect someone from somewhere.
E.g: Whey I travelled to the USA, I _____ up some new words I didn't know.
picked up (pick)
This phrasal verb means to not go out.
E.g: Instead of going to the party, we decided to ____ in and watch a movie.
stay in
Write something, especially something that someone says.
E.g: _____ ________ notes during the lecture.
take down
This phrasal verb means to rise quickly in popularity, somewhat like an airplane.
E.g: The plane ______ off at 6am.
takes off (take off)
This phrasal verb means find a solution or to organise something.
E.g: It took me a while to _____ out the problem with my internet connection.
sort out
This phrasal verb means to arrive or appear unexpectedly.
E.g:
He _____ really late to the party
turned up (turn up)
This phrasal verb means to donate, place inside or make an effort.
E.g:She _____ in a lot of effort to make the project a success.
put in
spend the night somewhere else rather than going home.
Tomorrow, I am ______ _______ at a friend's house.
staying over
This phrasal verb means to make you dislike something or someone, or to postpone an event.
E.g: The event was ____ off due to the bad weather.
put off
This phrasal verb means to have a big argument and end the friendship.
E.g:
The two friends ____ out when one accused the other of lying.
fel out (fall out)
This phrasal verb means to tolerate something or someone.
E.g:
I don’t know how she manages to ______ up with his constant complaining.
put up with
This phrasal verb means to fully absorb or appreciate something, or to absorb something such as information or beauty.
Eg: It took me a moment to ______ in the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain
take in
Talk or think about something in order to explain it or make sure that is correct.
E.g: We can _____ ________ it together.
go over
This phrasal verb means to talk proudly about oneself, one's belongings, and/or achievements. . . to boast.
E.g: He is always ______ off
showing off (show off)
This phrasal verb means to completely use up something so that you have no more.
E.g: I ___ out ____ fuel while I was driving.
ran out of (run out of)
This phrasal verb means to defend what you care about or believe in.
E.g:
When her coworker was being unfairly criticized, Sarah _____ up for him and defended his actions.
stood up for (stand up for)
This phrasal verb means to surrender after repeated demands.
E.g:
After hours of arguing, Sarah finally ______ in and agreed to let her brother borrow her car.
gave in (give in)
This phrasal verb means to have a more stable life; job,marriage, and kids.
By the time I'm 35, I will have _______ ________.
settled down
This phrasal verb means to generate something, such as fumes, heat, or energy
E.g: The old car _____ off a lot of smoke when it starts.
gives off (give off)
This phrasal verb means to avoid doing something when you're in a situation that you don't want to be in.
E.g: She tried to ___ out ___ doing the extra work by claiming she was too busy.
get out of
This phrasal verb means to give someone a place to sleep.
E.g:
The hotel was fully booked, so they had to ______ us up in a nearby guesthouse.
put (someone) up
This phrasal verb is used to describe the event of a change or weather, or emotion.
E.g:
As autumn ________ in , the days became shorter
set in
This phrasal verb means to reduce the level of something.
I need to ____ ____ ___ sugar
cut down on