Phrasal verbs 1
To write off
To cancel something. Decide that a planned event or activity will not happen.
To call off
To invent or create something (a story, excuse, etc.). Produce something that is not true or did not exist before.
To make up
To end communication. Finish a letter, email, broadcast, or conversation, often in a polite or formal way.
To sign off
To arise, occur or happen, often unexpectedly.
To come up
To speak louder than someone else (interrupt by speaking).
To talk over
To find or meet by chance
To come across
To disappoint someone. Failing to meet someone’s expectations or hope
To let down
She was brought up by her grandparents well.
What does brought up mean in this context?
Two thumbs up!
Another way to say " To get along".
To get on with
To recover from something. Return to a normal state after an illness, disappointment, shock, or difficulty.
Get over
The manager brought up the issue during the meeting.
What does brought up mean in this context?
To mention or introduce a topic.
To organize or resolve a problem. Deal with a situation, misunderstanding, or difficulty and make it clear or settled.
To sort out
Let's grab a bite later. Let's go dutch!
What does To go dutch mean?
To split the cost of something equally, usually in the context of a meal or date.
To continue doing something. Very British.
To carry on
Use Swing by in a sentence, in the context of a brief visit.
Amazing!
To formally approve or authorize something. Give official permission by signing a document or agreement.
To sign off
Sales dropped by 10% last month.
What does drop by mean in this context?
Don’t put off your task until the last minute.
What's another way to say to put off?
To postpone or delay something.
To procrastinate, in this context.
Use Follow through in a sentence (To complete an action or task as promise).
Awesome!
To change direction or face the opposite way.
The new management turned the image of the company around.
To turn around
What is another way to say a mistake?
An oversight
Use Sort out in a sentence. (To resolve a problem or deal with a situation, misunderstanding, or difficulty and make it clear or settled)
Out of this world!
Use follow up in a sentence. (To check or review progress)
Way to go!
What does turn over mean, in the context of business?
To transfer control, ownership, or responsibility.