Some phrasal verbs have three parts. These are inseparable. Here is a list of the most common three-word phrasal verbs. Break in on To break in on is to interrupt (a conversation). I was talking to Susie when James broke in on our conversation. Catch up with = keep abreast As I was holidaying I couldn’t …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with P. Each phrasal verb is followed by its meaning / definition and example sentences. Pan out When something (e.g. a plan) pans out, it becomes successful. They were planning to get married in Las Vegas, but that didn’t pan out. Part with = give up, give …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with O. Each phrasal verb is followed by its meaning / definition and example sentences. Occur to When something occurs to you, it suddenly comes to your mind. Suddenly a brilliant idea occurred to me. It didn’t occur to me that I hadn’t turned the faucet off. …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with M. Each phrasal verb is followed by its meaning / definition and example sentences. Make out = understand, decipher, figure out, see or hear something clearly I can’t make out what this book is about. (= I can’t understand what this book is about.) Few people …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with letter H. Each phrasal verb is followed by its definition and example sentences. Hand back (separable) To hand something back is to return it. When are you going to hand back my books? Hand down (separable) To hand down a verdict is to pronounce it formally. The …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with letter G. Each phrasal verb is followed by its definition and example sentences. Get across = cause to be understood Good communication skills are essential to get your message across. Get ahead = make progress I can’t get ahead even though I work overtime. Get ahead of = overcome; …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with the letter F. Each phrasal verb is followed by its definition and example sentences. Face up to = acknowledge something embarrassing; accept an unpleasant reality He couldn’t face up to the fact that he had been sacked. People often find it difficult to face up to the fact that …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with the letter E. Each phrasal verb is followed by its meaning. Example sentences are also given. Eat away = destroy gradually Recession has eaten away profits. Termites have eaten away the furniture. Eat up (separable) = devour He was so hungry he ate the cake up. Eat in = eat inside …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with the letter D. Each phrasal verb is followed by its meaning. Example sentences are also given. Die away / die down: diminish in intensity The excitement soon died away. The controversy about the minister’s involvement in the scam soon died down. Die off / die out = become extinct …
Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with the letter C. Call for = demand or require This achievement calls for a big celebration. Now that laptops have become ubiquitous, there is not much call for desktop computers. This recipe calls for butter, not ghee. Call off (separable) = cancel something Her parents were shocked when she called off …
