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English phrasal verbs can be pretty tricky. If you are just starting to learn them or would like to refresh your phrasal verbs skills this Excel dictionary can be useful for you. Definitions and examples are provided.
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Phrasal Verb Definitionact up behave or function improperly
add * up + calculate a sum
add up to + equal an amountadd up make senseask * out + invite on a date
ask * over + invite to one's home
back down
back out
back out of +
back * up + give supportback up move backwards, reverse
criticize, reprimand (inf.)bear down on + bite
bear down on + take strong measures against
bear on + have to do withbear up withstand
bear up under + withstand
bear with + be patient
blow in visit unexpectedly (inf.)
blow over pass without creating a problem
blow * up +
stop defending your opinion in a debatenot keep (a promise, agreement,deal)not keep (a promise, agreement, deal)
bawl * out
make explode;destroy using explosives
blow up explode
blow up suddenly become very angry
break * down + analyze in detail
break down stop working properlybreak down become mentally illbreak * in +
break in interrupt
break in enter a place unlawfully
break in on + interrupt (a conversation)
break into + enter a house unlawfully
break into + interrupt (a conversation)
break * off + end somethingbreak out appear violently
break out +
escapebreak * up + break into pieces
break * up + disperse (a crowd), stop (a fight)
break up end a relationship
bring * about + cause to happen
bring * along + bring with
bring * around
wear or use something new until it is comfortable
use something extravagant for celebration
break out of +
change someone's mind, convince someone
bring * away learn or gain (from an experience)
bring * off +
bring * on + cause something
bring * out + highlight, stress
bring * over + bring to someone's house
bring * to revive consciousness
bring * up + mention
bring * up + raise ( a child)brush * off + ignore something or someone (inf.)
burn * down + destroy by setting fire to
burn down
burn up be hotconsume by fire
burn * up + destroy by firebuy * out +
buy * up +
call for + require (as in a recipe)call * off + cancel somethingcall * off +
call on + visitcall on +
call * up + telephone
succeed at something difficult or unexpected
burn until completely gone (building)
burn up
buy the shares of a company or the shares the other person owns of a businesspurchase the entire supply of something
order to stop (an invasion, guard dogs)
invite someone to speak in a meeting or a classroom
calm * down + make someone relax
care for + nurse someone or somethingcare for + like someone or somethingcarry on + continue (a conversation, a game)
carry on about +
carry on with + continue
carry * out +
carry * over +
catch on slowly start to understand (inf.)catch up make up for lost time
catch up with +
catch up on + become up-to-date
check back return to see if everything is OK
check by +
check for + try to find
check in enter a hospital, hotel etc.check into + enter a hospital, hotel etc.check into +
check * off +
check on + make sure something is OK
check * out + investigate, take a look at
check out leave a hotel, hospitalcheck out of + leave a hotel, hospital
continue in an annoying way
complete and/or accomplish somethingcontinue on a subsequent day, page, etc.
speed up to be at the same place
as a person or thing in front of you
go to a place to see if everything is OK
investigate, look for (often through a service)make a mark next to (an item on a list)
check * over +
check up on + investigate someone or something
check * through
check with + ask a person for confirmation
cheer * up make someone feel cheerfulcheer up become cheerfulchew * up + chew into small pieceschop * down + fell/cut ( a tree)chop * up + chop/cut into small bitsclean * up + tidyclear out leave ( inf.)clear * up + tidyclose * down + close a place permanently
close down close permanently
close in on + approach and threaten
close * up + close temporarily
close up close temporarilycome about occur / happencome across + discover by accident
come across +
come along accompany someonecome along with + accompanycome along progresscome along with + progress
come away
come back returnget, receive
come by visit a person at their house
closely examine the condition of something
send luggage through (to a destination)
initially seem or have the appearance
leave a place with a particular feeling or impression
come by +
come down with + become sick withcome into + inherit
come off + fall off, break off
come out appear
come out reveal you are homosexualcome out turn out, end upcome out with + produce and distribute a product
come over visit someone at their house
come to regain consciousness
come through do what is needed or expectedcome up to + approach; to equal
come up with + produce or create (an idea, a plan)
come with + include (an accessory)
count * in + includecount on + depend/rely oncount * out + exclude
count * up + add
crack down on +
crack up laugh uncontrollably, laugh a lotcrack up at +
cross * out +
cut down decrease the amount ofcut down on + decrease the amount ofcut in interruptcut in on + interrupt
become tougher on, better enforce laws on
laugh uncontrollably about, laugh a lot aboutdraw a line through something, eliminate
cut * off
cut * off + sever ( with a knife)
cut * out + removecut * out stop an actioncut * up + cut into small pieces
die away diminish in intensitydie down diminish in intensity
die off/out become extinctdisagree with +
do away with + abolish
do * over + repeat
do without +
draw * up + create ( a contract)
dress * down reprimand severely
dress down dress casually
dress * up + decorate
dress up wear elegant clothesdrive * back + repulsedrop in visit someone unexpectedlydrop in on + visit someone unexpectedly
drop out quit an organized activity
drop out of + quit an organized activity (school)
drop over visit someone casuallyeat away gradually destroy, erode
interrupt someone while they were speaking
cause to feel sick due to food or drink
manage without something one wants or needs
eat * up + devoureat in eat inside the home
eat out eat outside the homeface up to +
fall back on +
fall behind go slower than scheduled, lagfall behind in + go slower than scheduled, lag
fall off decrease
fall out with + have an argument with
fall through fail to happen
feel * up + grope
feel up to + have the energy to do something
figure on + expect
figure * out + solve something, understand
figure * up + calculate
fill * in +
fill in substitutefill in for + substitute for
fill * out + complete (an application)
fill out mature, get breasts
fill * up + fill to the topfind out + discover
acknowledge something difficult or
embarrassingbe able to use in case of emergency
complete
find out discover
fix * up + repair, renovate, remodelget * across + cause to be understood
get ahead make progressget ahead of + surpass
get along have a good relationshipget along with + have a good relationship
get around + avoid someone or something
get around go many places
get away escapeget away with +
get by
get by on + survive with minimal resources
get by with + manage with
get down to + get serious about a topic
get in + enter ( a car, a small boat)
get in enterget * off + send (a package)
get * off
get off + leave (a bus, plane, train, boat)get off leaveget off
get * on put on (clothes)
do something against the rules or illegal and not get caught or punishedsurvive without having the things you need or want
remove ( a spider from your shirt)
idiomatic phrase - How does he justify saying that?!
get on
get on +
get on have a good relationshipget on with + have a good relationshipget on with + continue an activity
get out of +
get over +
get through + complete
get through + penetrate
get through penetrate
get through (with) + finish
get through to + make contact
get * up
get up rise (from sitting position or a bed)
give * away +
give * away + betray (a secret)
give * back + return something you borrowed
give in stop tryingrelease (a smell, light)
give * out + distribute
give out become very tired (inf.)
enter (a bus, train), mount (a horse, a bike)enter (a bus, train), mount ( a horse, a bike)
exit (a small boat, car, an enclosed area)recover (a cold, a disease, an ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend)
cause someone to rise (from a
sitting position or a lying position)
give something without asking for anything in exchange
give off +
give * up + surrender somethinggive up surrendergo away leavego back returngo by + go past, go close to, visit quickly
go back on + not keep (one's word, a promise)
go down decreasego for + try to achieve
go for
go in for + participate ( inf.)
go into + discuss in detailgo off explodego off
go off stop (said of a machine)
go off become angry
go on continuego on happen
go on with + continue ( a plan, a conversation)
go out stop burning ( a fire)go out
go over + review
go over be well received, succeedgo through + examine in detail, study carefully
go through +
go through with +
idiomatic phrase - I am craving pepperoni pizza.
begin, start (used with signals, alarms, warning sounds)
take part in social activities (usually at night)
endure; experience challenges, difficulties or traumascontinue or proceed despite difficulties or fears
go with + match (clothing)go with + accompany a persongo with + have a boyfriend/girlfriendgo without +
grow under go out of business
grow up mature
hand * back + return
hand * down + pronounce formally
give as an inheritance
hand * in + submithand * out + distribute
hand * over + relinquish control of
hang around + stay in a place for fun ( inf.)
hang around stay in a place for funhang * up + suspend (clothes on a hanger)
put down the telephone receiver
hang out + stay in a place for fun (inf.)hang out stay in a place for funhave * on + wearhave * over invite guests to your home
hear from +
hear of +
hit on + find on accident
hit on + flirt with
abstain from something you want or need
hand * down +
hang up
receive news from (a letter, an e-mail)know about something or somebody
hold * back + restrain
hold back not allow to advance in school
hold * off + restrain
hold off on + delay
hold on
hold on
hold on to + grasp tightly
hold out not give in, continue to resist
hold out against + not give in, resisthold * up + delay (a flight, traffic);hold * up +
hook * up +
iron * out eliminate
jack up + to raise
joke around to be humorousenter a conversation
jump to +
keep * around have handy, have accessible
keep at +
keep * away prevent access to, hold backkeep * back
grasp tightly
tell someone to wait on the telephone
rob (a bank, a person) with a weapon
make the electrical connections required for a machine or information service
jump in
make a quick, poorly thought out decision
not give up (an activity), to persevere
maintain a safe distance, cause to maintain a safe distance
keep * down
keep * in
keep * off
keep on continue
keep * out prevent from entering
keep * over
keep to + continue, persist in (an activity)
keep up stay on the required schedulekeep * up +keep up with +
kick back
kick insave for the future
lay down + establish (laws, rules)
lay in on + scold or criticize severely
lay into + scold or criticize severely
lay * off +
lay * out + arrange
leave * out + not include, omit
let * down disappoint
let * down lengthen (pants in sewing)
not vomit, not throw up, keep in one's stomach
keep in a particular place, have something in a specific location
prevent from stepping or climbing on to something
cover something with, put something above
continue stay on schedule with (a person, the workload, homework)
sit or lie back (to relax)
begin taking effect lay away +
suspend someone from a job (during a slow period)
let * out
let * out make bigger (in sewing)
let up weaken in intensity
lie downlie down on + rest, recline ( on a couch, bed)lie with + be decided by
light * up + illuminatelight up + to smoke
live * down +
live on + survive fromlive up to +
look after +
look back on + to remember nostalgically
look down on + see as inferior
look for + to seek or search for
look forward to + anticipate with pleasure
look into + investigatelook on observe as a spectator
look out
look * over + examine, review
look * up +look * up + locate and visit
look up to + respect, admire someone
release
rest, recline
live in a way that a shameful or embarrassing event is forgotten
keep a standard
take care of (a child, a house, a pet)
be careful, pay attention, heed a certain danger
search for (in a dictionary)
make * out decipher
make * out + write a check or other documentmake out succeed
make out progressmake out kiss passionately
kiss someone passionatelymake * over do againmake * up + invent ( a story)
make * up + complete what was missed
make * up + put on cosmeticsmake up reconcile
make up for + compensate for
mix * up + confusemix * up + blend
mix * up + make lively (a party)name * after +
nod off fall asleep
nose around + sneak around
occur to +
open up share feelings
out to + verb try to
pan out be successful, turn out wellpass away die
pass * off +
make out with +
name a child using another family member's name
pop into one's mind, come to one's mind
try to convince someone that something is real
pass * on + transmit
pass on +
pass on die
pass * out + distribute
pass out become unconscious
pass * up +
pay * back + repaypay * off + complete payment on a debt
pay * off + to bribe
pick on + to tease, bullypick * out + choosepick * up + to lift an object with the hands
pick * up + come and get someone in a carpick * up + learn something without effort
pick * up +
pick up grow, increase (inf.)play * down + make less important (inf.)
play * up highlight something (inf.)
play up to +
point * out + indicate
pull down earnpull in park (a vehicle)
pull out depart (a vehicle)
not accept (an invitation to eat or do something)
not take advantage (of an opportunity)
try to initiate a relationship with someone (often in a bar)
flatter someone for your personal advantage
pull through barely survive
put * across +
put * away +
put * down + insult, say bad things about
put in +
put * off + postponeput * on + wear
put * on + deceive
put * out + extinguish (a fire)put * out + inconvenience someone
put out +
put * up
put up with + tolerate
quiet * down + be quiet, or cause to be quiet
read up on + research a topic for a reason
ring * up telephone
rule * out + eliminate
run across + find or meet unexpectedly
run against + compete in an election
communicate (an idea or suggestion) clearly so that it is understood
return to the proper place of storage
officially submit a request (in the armed forces or public services)
spend (usually used with unreasonably large sums of money)
have a guest stay in your house for a short time
run away
run away from + escape fromrun * down trace
run * down criticizerun * down hit with a carrun down loose power, be very tired
run for + campaign for a government position
run into + meet unexpectedly
run * off + make leave
run * off reproduce (photocopies)
run off leave quicklyrun off waste water
run out of + not have any more of something
save * up + accumulate (money)
see about + arrange or consider something
see * through finish something despite difficulties
sell * out tell on someone
arrange a relationshipset * up falsely incriminate a person
set up +
leave home permanently before you are a legal adult
see * off say good-bye to someone at the beginning of their trip (at the airport, train station)
see to + make sure something happens, arrange
set * up
arrange (an appointment, a meeting,etc.)
settle on +
settle up pay one's debtsshow * off +
show off boast, draw attention to oneself
show * up make someone seem inferior
show up arrive without previous notice
shut * off stop from functioning
shut * up make quiet
slow * down + make move more slowly
slow * up + make move more slowly
spell * out +
stand by
stand for + represent
stand for + toleratestand out be very noticeable
stand * up
stand up for + defend (something one believes in)
stand up to +
make a decision after a period of time
show to everybody with a lot of pride
to explain something in a detailed way so that the meaning is clearly understood
wait
not arrive to a date or an appointment (inf.)
defend oneself against someone or something
stay over spend the night at a person's house
stick it to + severely criticize a person (inf.)
stick to + persevere, keep trying
stick up for + defend oneself or opinions
take after + resemble a parent or relativetake * away + remove, seize or capturetake * back + retract something you saidtake * back + return an item to a store
take * down + write down what is said
take * down + remove (from a high place)
take * for consider, view astake * in + learningtake * in + deceive a persontake * in + make smaller when sewing
take * off
take * off + remove
take * off +
take off leavetake on + accept (responsibilities, work)
take * over + take control of
take over take control of
take * out +
take * up + begin a new hobby
when a plane or rocket leaves the ground
leave work or school for a period of time
accompany a person on a date (for dinner, the movies)
take * up + discuss (at a later date)
take * up + shorten a garment when sewing
take up + occupy space
talk back
talk back to +
talk * over + discuss
tear * down + destroy
tear * up + tear or rip into small pieces
tell * off +
tell on +
think * over + consider
consider carefully
think * up + create or invent a false story
throw * away + discard
throw * out + discard
throw * out +
throw up vomit
tie * up + tie securely
tire * out cause someone to be very tiredtouch on + talk about for a short time
respond in an impolite way to an adult
respond in an impolite way to an adult
criticize a person severely, reprimand (inf.)
report a crime to the police or bad behavior to a parent
think * through +
remove by force from (a room, school, a house, etc.)
touch * up make the final improvements
try * on +
try * out testturn * away refuse to deal with or give service
turn * around change or reverse directionturn * down + refuse an offer; reject an application
turn * down +
turn * in submitturn in go to bed (inf.)
turn * off +
turn on + attack unexpectedly
turn * on
turn * on +
turn * out
turn * out switch off a lightturn out audience members to a function
turn out end up beingturn * over
turn * up +
turn up find unexpectedlyuse * up use all of something
put on to make sure a piece of clothing fits
lower the volume or intensity of a TV, radio, or other machine
turn into + become something different, transform
stop the function of (a stove, a water faucet, a car, etc.)
cause to be excited sexually
start the function of a TV, a radio, a machine
produce
give to authorities (said of evidence or stolen / lost property)
increase the volume or intensity of a TV, radio, or other machine
veer away from + stay away from, avoid
wait on + serve, service (a table)
wait up
wait up for +
wake * up + awaken someone
wake up awakenwash up clean oneselfwash * up + clean
watch out be carefulwatch out for + be careful of
wear off disappear after a period of time
wear * out
wear * out cause to be very tiredwind up + finish (inf.)
wind * up +
wind * up +
wipe * out + massacre or destroy
cause to be very tired
work * out + solvework out exercise
work out be successful
not sleep because you are waiting for something or someone
not sleep because you are waiting for someone or something
use until something is not useable anymore
tighten the spring of a watch or similar machine
cause an animal or a child to behave wildly
wipe * out
write * down + record
write * out + write down every word or letter
write * up + prepare a report
yak on
yak on about +
yammer on
yammer on about +
zero in on + discover, pinpoint
zip around + move quickly from place to place
zone out stop paying attentionzonk out fall asleep
zoom in focuszoom in on + focus on something, pinpoint
to continue talking in an annoying way ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
to continue talking in an annoying way about something ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
to talk in an annoying way or complain ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
to talk in an annoying way about something or complain about ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
Example Translation
I added up the receipts and it totaled $135.46.
Her story doesn't add up. I think she is lying.
Why don't we ask the Johnsons over for dinner?
Sam backed out at the last second.
She bawled him out for arriving late.
The U.S.A. is bearing down on drug traffickers.
This information may bear on this case.
How did he bear up under such extreme pressure.
Please bear with me while I fill out the paperwork.
The terrorists blew the bridge up.
I think I need to take my car to the mechanic because it's acting up again.
The total expenses added up to $325.00.
I can't believe that Joe finally asked me out on a date!
Jane never backs down. She always wins arguments.
Sam backed out of the agreement at the last second.
You need examples to back up your opinion. Could you back up a little so I can open this drawer.
The soldier had to bear down on the leather strap while the doctor removed a bullet from the soldier's arm.
I didn't think he would bear up so well in that situation.
My cousin blew in unexpectedly with his entire family.
All this negative publicity will blow over in a couple of weeks.
The bomb blew up before they could defuse it.
The truck broke down in the desert.She broke down after her husband died.I need to break these shoes in before I go hiking.
The burglar broke in between midnight and 3 AM.
Sally broke her engagement to John off.
The murderer broke out of the prison.
When Joan heard the news, she blew up and rushed out of the room.
We need to break this problem down in order to solve.
While we were discussing the situation, Terri broke in to give her opinion.
Jane broke in on the conversation and told us to get back to work.
The burglar broke into the house between midnight and 3 AM.
Jane broke into the conversation and told us what she knew.
Violent protests broke out in response to the military coup.
He broke out the champagne to celebrate his promotion.
I broke the cracker up into pieces and put it in the soup.
The police broke the demonstration up before it got out of control.
Sam and Diane broke up again. What a rocky relationship.
Democracy brought about great change in the lives of the people.
When we go to the forest, bring your wildlife guide along.
She doesn't want to go, but we'll eventually bring her around.
Your new shirt brings out the color of your eyes.
Sam was brought up in South Carolina.Mary brushed her ex-boyfriend off at the party.
Two buildings burnt down in the fire.
I am burning up in here - open the window.The papers were burned up in the fire.He burnt up the files.
We bought up all the beer in the store.
This recipe calls for milk, not water.They called the picnic off because of the rain.
Mark called on Naomi while he was in town.
My trip across the Sahara was difficult, but I brought a new appreciation for life away from the experience.
You robbed the bank! I can't believe you brought that off.
I can't believe she got so angry. What brought that on?
When you visit me, why don't you bring over your son.
We used smelling salts to bring her to after she fainted.
I didn't want to bring up the fact that she was unemployed.
The children burned the house down while playing with matches.
Pacific Inc. was bought out by a company from Oregon.
He called off the dogs when he saw it was his neighbor.
Professor Tanzer called on Tim to answer the question.
I called Sam up to see if he wanted to go to the movies.
You can calm the baby down by rocking her gently.
He cared for the bird until its wing healed.I don't care for sour cream on my potato.Please, carry on. I didn't mean to interrupt you.
The meeting carried over into lunch time.
He caught on after a few minutes.I will never catch up. I am too behind in my work.
I had to run to catch up with the others.
They need to check in before noon.They checked into the hotel at 11:00 AM.We are checking into discount flights to London.
Check each name off the list.
It's already eleven. We need to check out.We checked out of the hotel before ten.
He kept carrying on about how much money he makes.
I want you to carry on with the project while I am out of town.
The secret agent carried out his orders exactly as planned.
I need to catch up on world events. I haven't seen the news in ages.
We will check back tomorrow to make sure the project is finished.
We need to check by the office to see if the documents are ready.
They checked for termites before they bought the house.
Let's check on the baby again before we go to sleep.
He checked out the new restaurant down the street.
The police are checking up on the bomb threats.
Your luggage will be checked through to Paris.
The party really cheered me up.Cheer up. Everything will be all right.The dog chewed up my shoe.The lumberjack chopped the tree down.He chopped the meat up into little pieces.Susan cleaned the mess up before she left.Everybody clear out! We're closed.Susan cleared up the mess before she left.
They are closing the ski resort up for the summer.
The ski resort is closing up for the summer.How did you idea for the book come about.
He comes across as rather rude, but he isn't.
If you want, you can come along.Sam came along with us to the beach.How's the research paper coming along.
What time are you coming back?How did you come by that new Mercedes?I'll come by later this afternoon.
He checked over the old car to see if it was worth buying.
He needs to check with his parents before he goes.
The corner market closed down because they didn't have many customers.
The bar was closed down because they served alcohol to minors.
The rebels were closing in on the capital, so the government called in the army.
They came across some lost Mayan ruins in the jungle.
How are you coming along with the research paper.
I came away from the meeting feeling like the presentation was a success.
He came down with the flu.
I didn't see the car at first. It came out of nowhere.
Sam finally came out last month.The pictures came out great.
Why don't you come over after work for dinner.
Terry really came through for us in the end.The job offer didn't come up to her expectations.
The computer system doesn't come with a printer.
Did you count expenses in?You can really count on Sarah.You can count James out. He hates playing poker.
Count the change up and see how much we have.
When I told the joke, they all cracked up.I cracked up at his joke.
Why did you cross my name out on the list?
You need to cut down on your fat intake.She suddenly cut in and delivered the news
He came into a large sum of money when his aunt died.
The handle came off the suitcase when I picked it up.
Microsoft is coming out with a new video game system next month.
Don't worry! She faints all the time. She always comes to after a few minutes.
She came up with a great proposal for the new advertising campaign.
The police have been cracking down on drunk driving.
You eat too much fat. You need to cut down.
She cut in on the conversation and delivered the news.
He cut the bone out of the steak.Cut it out! You're bothering me.He cut the beef up and put the pieces in the soup.
The applause died away after 5 minutes.
Whales are in danger of dying off.Spicy food disagrees with me.
I couldn't do without a car in California.
She always dresses up at work.The invaders were driven back by the army.Meg dropped in yesterday after dinner.
Yuri isn't on the team any more. He dropped out.
Drop over any time you feel like talking.The heavy rains ate away at the sandstone cliffs.
She cut him off before he said something he would regret later.
His finger was accidentally cut off in an industrial accident.
The controversy about the president's affair finally died down.
Some Americans want to do away with the death penalty.
You made many mistakes, so I want you to do the report over.
Let's draw an agreement up before we go any further with this project.
The mother dressed her son down for skipping school.
I am dressing down because we're going to a barbecue by the beach.
You could dress this house up with some bright colors
Let's drop in on Julie since we're driving by her house.
It's difficult to get a good job if you drop out of high school.
Ken ate the cookies up.We usually eat in instead of going out for dinner.
They eat out once a week.
Hurry up or you will fall behind!
Who is going to fill in while you're gone?
Fill the car up with unleaded gas, please.You will never find out all my secrets!
I'll never be able to face up to my colleagues after getting so drunk last night at the work party.
Yuki can fall back on her degree in biology if she doesn't succeed in her acting career.
Cheryl has missed several days of school and now she is falling behind in her homework.
Interest in the project fell off when they realized it wouldn't be profitable.
I had a falling out with my sister last month and we haven't talked to each other since.
Unfortunately, my trip to Indonesia fell through because I couldn't save enough money.
She sued her boss for sexual harassment after he felt her up.
I don't feel up to going out tonight because I had a long day at work.
Where do you figure on living when you move to the the U.S.A.?
I finally figured the joke out. Now I understand why everybody was laughing.
I need to figure my expenses up before I give you an estimate.
Don't forget to fill in all the blanks on the application.
Miguel filled in for me at the meeting yesterday because I was sick.
I filled out an application to rent the apartment last week.
Now that you're filling out honey, we need to get you a bra.
My neighbors are fixing their house up.
I can't get ahead even though I work two jobs.
Do you and your sister get along?Giovanna doesn't get along with her two brothers.
The bank robbers got away.My sister gets away with everything!
Enough small talk. Let's get down to business.
Get in the front seat. You will have more leg room.
Get in. I will give you a ride to school
Can you get this spider off my shirt?
We need to get off the bus at the next stop.It's dangerous to sit on the roof. Get off!Where does he get off saying that?!
Vicky's parents are going to be so mad when they find out she got a tattoo.
It's difficult to get humor across in another language.
You need to work overtime in order to get ahead of schedule.
Some people get around paying taxes by hiring a good accountant.
It's easy to get around town with public transportation.
I lost my job, so I am having a hard time getting by this year.
It's nearly impossible to get by on making minimum wage.
You don't need a computer. You can get by with the typewriter.
I finally got my sister's birthday present off yesterday.
You should get your jacket on because it's going to be cold.
The train is leaving. Quick, get on!
Get on my bike and I will give you a ride home.
Natasha doesn't get on with her co-workers.Do you get on with your neighbors?
We need a stronger drill to get through this wall.
The door was jammed, so we couldn't get through.
Have you gotten through with your homework yet?
What time did you get up this morning?
Why did Nancy give all of her furniture away?
Never give in! You can do it!That white flower gives off a beautiful smell.
Now that the police have left, let's get on with the party!
I fell into the water when I tried to get out of the canoe.
Jennifer still hasn't gotten over her breakup with Peter.
We will never get through all of these boxes by 9:00 PM.
It's hard to get through to Janet because her telephone line is always busy.
Ahmed got Abdul up at 5:30 in the morning by turning the music up really loud.
We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don't give our surprise away by acting suspicious.
When are you going to give that book back to your teacher?
I earn extra money by giving out brochures on the street.
I hope this car doesn't give out in the middle of the desert.
The police told the thief to give his gun up.Never give up learning English!I yelled at the dogs to make them go away.When are you going back to your house?We go by the coffee shop everyday.
The cost of flight tickets is going down.
I could go for pepperoni pizza.
I really don't want to go into that now.The bomb could go off at any moment.The alarm clock went off at 6:00 AM.
Please, go on. Don't let me interrupt you.
The fire went out after three days.They love to go out every Saturday night.
Do you usually go over your notes before class?
That didn't go over well.
She has gone through so much in her life.
I have decided to go through with the operation.
Don't trust him. He always goes back on his promises.
Our team is going for the gold medal in the Olympics.
Are you going to go in for soccer this year at school?
The DVD player goes off automatically if you are not using it.
Maria went off last night after I told her about losing her bike.
This place is a mess! What went on here last night?
I think we should go on with the meeting and stop wasting time.
I need to have my lawyer go through this contract before I sign it.
That shirt doesn't go with those pants.I am going with Alejandro to the party.I am going with Yuri.A person can go without water for three days.
Is the teacher going to hand back our tests today?
I have to hand in an offer by March 12.We should hand the concert fliers out at school.
Hand your car keys over. You're too drunk to drive.
Those guys just hang around all day.You can hang your jacket up in the front closet.
Don't hang up. I'm going to change phones.
Let's go hang out at the mall tonight.What are you doing? - - I'm just hanging out.Do you have your hiking boots on?
Have you heard from Steve lately?
Have you heard of chocolate covered ants?
The restaurant went under after it lost its liquor license.
Your brother needs to grow up and start thinking about his future.
The president is going to hand his decision down on health care tonight.
When my clothes got too small for me as a child, I handed them down to my sister.
Maria and Salvador usually hang around the beach after school.
Why don't we have Mr. and Mrs. Jones over for dinner tonight.
I hit on the idea while watching the Simpsons show.Jay's friend Marc was trying to hit on my sister last night.
Hold on a minute. I'll get Carol.
They held out against enemy attack.The accident held traffic up for an hour.Five men held the bank up yesterday.
Can you hook up the fax machine for me?
Mike is always joking around at work.
You shouldn't jump to conclusions.
You should keep at your studies.
Keep the kids away from the cookies.
The police held the demonstrators back while the politicians entered the building.The teacher held Frank back a year, so he couldn't enter fifth grade.Mr. Johnson held the dog off while we crossed the yard.
We should hold off on making dinner until your parents arrive.
Hold on tight! The roller coaster is about to take off.
Make sure you hold on to the hand rail as you walk down the stairs.
Stop holding out and tell us where you found all of these old records.
We need to have a meeting this week in order to iron out the distribution problems.
We need to jack up the car before we change the tire.
Feel free to jump in at any moment while we are talking.
I always keep a dictionary around to translate new words.
Keep back! The burning building is about to collapse.
If I ate that, I down know if I could keep it down.
Keep the cat off the couch.
You have to keep up if you want to work here.You are doing a great job! Keep it up.
The medicine takes one hour to kick in.Why don't you lay away your wedding outfit?Lori lays down the law in her class. English only!
My uncle is a tailor, so he can let your pants down.
When I am not using it, I keep my passport in this drawer.
He kept on talking after everybody asked him to stop.
Keep the dog out of the garden; he keeps digging up the flowers.
I keep a tarp over my bicycle at night to prevent it from getting wet.
Everybody said she would never finish the puzzle, but she kept to it until it was done.
I have so much reading that I can't keep up with the writing exercises.
After work, I like to kick back in front of the TV and relax.
My mom really laid in on me when I got home at 4:00 in the morning last night.
I saw Reto's mom lay into him when he came home late last night.
The company was losing money, so they had to lay off 100 workers.
Why don't we lay the pieces of the table out before we put it together.
Why did your parents leave you out of their vacation plans?
I felt let down when I didn't receive a birthday card from my sister.
I am happy my brother was let out of prison early.
I need to lie down before we go out tonight.I'm going to lie down on the sofa for a while.
Let's get some candles to light this room up.
I could live on bread and cheese.
I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
The police are looking into the murder.Everybody just looked on as the two men fought.
Look out, there's a black widow spider on the wall.
I takes time to look up new vocabulary words.
He looks up to his father.
I need to let out this skirt because I have gained weight.
I told her NO a thousand times, but she won't let up.
Whether or not you can go to the party lies with your father.
Do you have to light up another cigarette? I thought you were trying to cut down.
Jose will never live down singing that song at the karaoke bar.
It would be hard to live up to her parent's expectations. They are so demanding.
When my sister goes on vacation, I look after her dog.
When I look back on my childhood, I often feel angry.
She's so conceited. She looks down on everybody else.
I am looking forward to traveling to New York next year.
When I'm camping, I look my shoes over before I put them on.
If you ever travel to California, you should look me up.
He really made out in the stock market last year.
How is your son making out in his new job?
Did you make out with Sally?The teacher made me do my homework over.
I takes me 10 minutes to make my face up.
Allen made up for being late by getting me flowers.
I sometimes mix the verb tenses up.
Let's mix up this party with a little disco music.I was named after my grandfather.
I hate it when my mother noses around my room.
It didn't occur to us that we had left the iron on.
The trip to Vegas didn't pan out.
He tried to pass the fake watch off as a real Rolex.
I can't make out your handwriting. What does this say?
Who should I make this check out to?
I saw Benno and Isabelle making out in the movie theater last night!
Don't believe anything she says. She always makes things up.
Fortunately, my professor let me make up the exam I missed yesterday.
You two have been friends for so long that I think you should make up.
We need to mix up these different kinds of nuts before we put them in a bowl.
The movie was so boring that I nodded off before it was finished.
I'm glad that John feels comfortable enough around me to open up.
She is out to get revenge now that her husband left her for another woman.
After battling cancer for several years, he finally passed away at the age of 87.
Please pass this message on to your co-workers.
I am afraid Professor Johnson has passed on.
He passed out because the room was too hot.
If I loan you money, will you pay me back.It took me ten years to pay off my credit card debt.
She keeps picking on me! Make her stop.Diane picked out a lovely dress for the dance.Keep your back straight when you lift the TV up.
Some weird guy tried to pick Patricia up at the bar.
Business is really picking up this quarter.
He pulls down about $300,000 a year.
Our train pulls out at 8:00, so don't be late.
Jennifer passed on the invitation to join us for dinner.
We need to pass out these flyers for the concert tomorrow.
I can't believe she passed up the opportunity to study in Rome.
Don't try to pay the police officer off if you get pulled over for speeding.
What time are you going to pick me up. It's possible to pick up enough English in two weeks to get by on your trip to Los Angeles.
The President played down his affair with the intern.
She played up her part in the new movie, but it was actually a very small role.
She has been playing up to the boss because she wants a promotion.
I'd like to point out that figures in column two might be outdated.
Mark pulled in too quickly and crashed into the wall.
I told you kids to put your toys away.
Don't put off your work - do it now!
Don't use water to put out a grease fire.
I can't put out that much money each month.
Can you put me up while I'm in town.
Jack rung me up last night at 3:00 in the morning.
I didn't think she was going to make it, but she pulled through in the end.
I thought Ms. Smith put her ideas across rather clearly in the meeting.
She always puts down people who don't share her opinions.
He put in for a transfer to the division in Los Angeles.
Make sure you put on a sweater before you go outside.
I didn't believe a thing he said. I think he was putting me on.
I don't want to put you out, but could you pick me up at the airport.
Sandy will not put up with smoking in her house.
The neighbors told us to quiet down last night or they would call the police.
I need to read up on the company before I go on the job interview.
I wouldn't rule out the possibility of moving to another country if I get a good job offer.
I ran across some old photos while I was cleaning my house.
Gore ran against Bush in the 2000 elections in the U.S.A.
The child ran away because her parents beat her.
The child ran away from its parents.
My boss runs everyone down.My dog was run down by a bus.
Gore is running for president of the U.S.A.
Why did you run off after the party?
Did you see your sister off at the train station?
I'll see to it that Mr. Ramirez gets your message.
My mom set me up with her friend's son.
Have you run down those phone numbers I asked for last week?
You need to wind your watch so it doesn't run down.
I ran into my English teacher at the movies last night. She's so nice!
The new government is trying to run the drug traffickers off.
Would you mind running off 10 copies of this document for me?
You shouldn't swim where the sewage runs off into the ocean.
We ran out of milk this morning, so we need to go to the store.
I hope I will be able to save up enough money to go to school.
My dad said he was going to see about buying me a car.
Are you going to be able to see your studies through now that you have a baby?
My partner in crime sold me out for a reduced jail sentence.
I don't think he killed those men. Somebody set him up.
I set up an appointment with my doctor at 3:30 this afternoon.
I settled on the job at the oil company.
We need to settle up before you move.He always shows off his new things.
Young boys show off in order to impress girls.
I won't stand for people criticizing me.
He's always trying to show up his co-workers in order to get ahead.
I hadn't seen my cousin for years, and all of a sudden, he showed up at my workplace yesterday!
If you don't pay your electric bill, your power is going to get shut off.
Would someone shut him up! He's talking so loudly that we're going to get in trouble.
Because Mary's level in English is lower than the rest of the students, she slows the class down.
Because Mary's level in English is lower than the rest of the students, she slows the class up.
He's so stupid that you have to spell everything our for him.
I need you to stand by and answer the phone when my broker calls.
SCUBA stands for "self contained underwater breathing apparatus."
Soledad is so beautiful! She really stands out in a crowd.
I arranged to meet Joe at the library at 8:00, but he stood me up. I hope he has a good excuse.
Every individual must stand up for what they believe in.
I think you should stand up to your older brother and tell him to stop pushing you around.
I take after my father. Who do you take after?The soldiers took the captives away.I demand that you take back what you said.
Do you take me for an idiot?Are you taking in all of these phrasal verbs?He was taken in by the con artist.
My stomach felt funny when the plane took off.
We took off after dinner.
It takes you so long to take the bus home, so why don't you just stay over?
My boss really stuck it to me when I arrived late to work for the third time this week.
Even though English is a hard language to master, you must stick to it!
Joseph joined the army because he believes he must stick up for his country.
The dress my grandmother bought for me didn't fit, so I took it back and exchanged it for a pair of pants.
Would you mind taking down my messages while I am on vacation?
The city government made the shop take down their bright, neon sign.
I lost weight, so I need to take some of my skirts to the tailor to have them taken in.
In many cultures, it is appropriate to take off your shoes when entering a house.
I was sick last week, so I took a few days off of work.
She has taken on too much responsibility in this project.
Who is going to take over the family business when Aretha's father dies?
If the President is assassinated, the Vice-president will take over.
I can't meet you tonight because I am taking Fernanda out to dinner.
Have you taken up any new hobbies since you moved here?
This dress is too long, I am going to take it up.
Don't talk back!
Children should not talk back to their parents.
Think over the offer before you sign the contract.
If you drink too much alcohol, you might throw up.
When we dock, make sure you tie the boat up.
Speaking English all day tires me out.
We should take this issue up in the meeting tomorrow.
This couch takes up too much space in the living room.
I hope my parents talk their relationship problems over before they get divorced.
The county decided to tear down the dilapidated school and build a new one.
I always tear up my personal papers before I throw them out.
Carolina told me off when she found out I was gossiping about her date with Martin.
Every time I did something wrong when I was a child, my sister would tell on me.
You need to think this through carefully before you make a decision.
I need to think up an excuse for not going to her party.
Don't throw away those bottles; we can recycle them.
I asked him not to throw out the Sunday newspaper because I wanted to save an article.
Mary threw out her roommate because she stopped paying rent.
The presidential candidates touched on the subject of health care during the debates.
Try on the pants before you buy them.
Try out this massage chair - it feels great!
Turn the car around and go back home.
I'm studying! Please turn down the TV.
You need to turn your essays in next week.It's getting late. I think it is about time to turn in.
The pit bull suddenly turned on the small child.
Turn out the light before you go to bed.Over 100,000 people turned out for the concert.
She turned out to be the murderer after all.They turned the wallet over to the police.
Turn up the TV. I can't hear what they're saying.
My keys turned up in the bedroom.
We didn't paint the whole kitchen, we just touched up the cabinets.
They turned us away at the border because we didn't have visas.
She turned down the new job in New York, because she didn't want to move.
When she kissed the frog, it turned into a handsome prince.
Don't forget to turn off the iron before you leave the house.
Scientists have discovered that the smell of cinnamon turns many people on.
Turn on the TV. The baseball game starts in a few minutes.
The weavers can turn out two or three rugs a month.
I used up all of the soap, so we need to buy some more.
Don't wait up.
Let's wait up for Mary to see how her date went.
The car alarm woke me up at 6:00 in the morning.
Wake up. It's time to get ready for work.Make sure you wash up before dinner.
Watch out - there's a rattlesnake!
Her three kids wore me out.
He wound up the toy dog and set it on the floor.
The tidal wave wiped out the small fishing village.
After surfing all day, I was completely wiped out.
I hope you two can work out your problems.I work out three times a week at the fitness center.
I veer away from the same old summer blockbuster films.
Each waitress waits on three different tables in the restaurant.
If we work together, we can wash the kitchen up in a few minutes.
Watch out for snakes while you are hiking in the desert.
The affects of the medicine will wear off after a few hours.
If you wear the same shoes everyday, you'll wear them out.
If he doesn't get his act together, he is going to wind up in jail.
The kids always get wound up when Uncle Henry comes over.
I am glad your new catering business is working out.
Write down the directions so you don't forget them.
He just yakked on and on and on.
They yammered on and on and on.
I zipped around town after work today.
He zoned out during class.
You need a telephoto lens to zoom in.She zoomed in on his face while taking the picture.
He wrote out the lyrics so I could understand what the singer was saying.
He wrote up a business proposal in order to get a loan.
She just yakked on and on about her husband's new job.
He just yammered on and on about how horrible the waiter was.
I think I have zeroed in on what has been causing the problem.
Jill was so exhausted after taking the TOEFL test that she zonked out before dinner.
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