Tagged: english phrasal verbs

Three Word Phrasal Verbs

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...

Phrasal Verbs | Letter P

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...

Phrasal Verbs | Letter O

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...

Phrasal Verbs | Letter M

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...

Phrasal Verbs | Letter H

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...

Phrasal Verbs | Letter G

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...

Phrasal Verbs | F

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...

Phrasal Verbs | E

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...

Phrasal Verbs | D

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...

Phrasal Verbs | C

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...