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Phrasal Verbs With Keep

Here is a list of phrasal verbs and other idiomatic expressions using the word keep. Meanings and example sentences are also given. Phrasal verbs with keep Keep at it To keep at it is...

Break Phrasal Verbs And Idioms

Break away – run away, escape The horse broke away from the stable. Break down – fail to work, go wrong; prove to be wrong. The machine broke down. Break down – be overcome...

Hang In There | Hang On In There

When you ask someone to hang in there, you are asking them not to give up, despite difficulties. Work was difficult, but I hung in there. I had little chance of success; nonetheless I...

Common Expressions With Give

Some verbs referring to sounds made by people (e.g. cough, laugh, cry, scream, shout, chuckle) are often replaced by a structure with give and a noun. Common expressions are: Give a cry Give a...