Phrasal Verbs (3)

 

Learning phrasal verbs is essential for English learners because these common expressions make your English sound more natural and help you understand native speakers better in everyday conversations.

 

 

Here are 10 more very common everyday phrasal verbs with their meanings and examples:

 

Hang up
Meaning: To end a phone call
Example: I'll hang up now and call you back later.

 

Run out
Meaning: To use up all of something
Example: We've run out of milk. Can you buy some on your way home?

 

Show up
Meaning: To arrive, to appear
Example: He didn't show up for the meeting, which was very unprofessional.

 

Throw away
Meaning: To discard something
Example: Don't throw away those old magazines; I still need them.

 

Wake up
Meaning: To stop sleeping
Example: I usually wake up around 6:30 AM on weekdays.

 

Bring up
Meaning: To mention a topic
Example: I don't want to bring up the issue again, but we need to discuss it.

 

Break down
Meaning: To stop functioning (for machines)
Example: My car broke down on the highway, and I had to call for help.

 

Carry on
Meaning: To continue doing something
Example: Despite the challenges, we decided to carry on with the project.

 

Fill in
Meaning: To complete a form with information
Example: Please fill in your personal details on the application form.

 

Look after
Meaning: To take care of someone or something
Example: Can you look after my dog while I'm on vacation?

 

 

 

 

Remember, context is key to understanding and using these phrasal verbs correctly.

 

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