Phrasal verbs for casual conversation
What does "run into" mean in this sentence? Guess who I ran into the other day! My old teacher!
meet someone unexpectedly
What does "call back" mean in this sentence? She said she'd call back.
telephone someone again or return a call
What is a "know-it-all"? For example, He was kind of a know-it-all, and talked with a lot of authority on different subjects.
someone who annoyingly thinks they know everything
In this sentence, what does "reach out" mean? I saw your job posting, so I thought I would reach out to you.
make contact in person or by telephone or email
What does it mean if a song or a person is living "rent free" in your mind?
you can't stop thinking about it
What does "show up" mean in this sentence? I think everyone will be showing up about 7:30.
arrive
What does "get off" mean in this sentence? Dinner is ready! Get off the phone!
finish talking on the phone
What is a "teacher's pet"? For example, As an intelligent and conscientious student, he was often labelled as teacher's pet in school.
the teacher's favorite student
What does "keep up with" mean in this sentence? A big part of my job is keeping up with the latest research in medical technology.
stay updated and informed about it
What does it mean if someone is acting kind of "sus?"
They are acting suspicious.
What does "be up to" mean in this sentence? What have you been up to lately?
be doing
What does "hang up" mean in this sentence? She was so angry she hung up on me.
end a telephone call by putting the phone down or breaking the connection
What is a "pop quiz"? For example, I know today is a Monday, but I'm giving you a pop quiz to see if you've been studying for your test on Wednesday.
a surprise test
What does "follow through with" mean in this sentence? It’s time for us to follow through on our plans to open a new branch in Hong Kong.
once you start something, you finish it in a satisfactory way
What does it mean if someone has the "rona?"
They have the coronavirus.
What does "come over" mean in this sentence? Do you want to come over later?
go to someone's house or location
What does "break up" mean in this sentence? I couldn't hear everything she said. She was breaking up.
become inaudible over the phone, usually because of a bad connection
What does it mean to "drop out"? For example, After he dropped out of high school it was hard to find a job.
quit school
What does "fit in with" mean in this sentence? I think that I could see myself fitting in at this organization.
belong, get along with coworkers and managers, and enjoy the company culture.
What does it mean if you stay home and "chill?"
relax, take it easy, be calm
What does "down to earth" mean in this sentence? I don't think she will create a lot of drama in our group. She is really down to earth.
straight forward and practical
What does "get through" mean in this sentence? I finally got through to my brother on his cell phone.
be connected to a place by telephone
What does it mean to "play hooky"? For example, We played hooky and went skiing.
skip school, be absent from class without permission
In this sentence, what does "get into" mean? I got into sports when I was a kid, and I just never stopped loving them.
become interested in something
What does it mean if you really "understood the assignment?"
You did a good job, gave 110%.