Phrasal Verbs Real-Life Dialogues

Phrasal Verbs List

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No Phrasal Verb Meaning
1 account for to explain the reason for something
2 account for to make up a part or proportion of something
3 add on to include something extra
4 add up to result in a correct total
5 add up to to amount to a total
6 blow out to extinguish by blowing
7 blow up to destroy something with an explosion
8 boil up to reach the boiling point
9 box up to pack into a box
10 break down to stop working (for machines or vehicles)
11 agree with to have the same opinion as someone
12 aim at to direct efforts or attention toward a target or goal
13 ask for to request something
14 be after to be trying to get or catch something
15 be along to arrive
16 be away to be absent
17 be fed up to be tired or annoyed with something
18 be on to be functioning or operating
19 be on to be showing on TV or in theaters
20 bend down to lower the upper part of the body
21 bend over to lean forward
22 break down to lose control of emotions
23 break in to enter by force
24 break out to suddenly begin (especially something bad like fire or war)
25 break up to end a romantic relationship
26 break up to end a meeting or gathering
27 bring back to return something
28 bring up to raise a child
29 bring up to mention a topic
30 call back to return a phone call
31 call back to summon someone to return
32 call for to demand something
33 call for to require something
34 call off to cancel something
35 call on to visit someone
36 call out to shout or speak loudly
37 call out to summon someone to come
38 call up to make a phone call
39 care for to take care of someone or something
40 care for to like or enjoy something
41 carry on to continue
42 carry out to perform or accomplish
43 catch up to reach the same level or position
44 charge up to recharge a battery
45 cheat on to be dishonest (in a test, relationship, etc.)
46 check in to register upon arrival
47 check into to register at a hotel or facility
48 check off to mark as completed
49 check out to leave and pay from a hotel
50 cheer up to make someone feel happier
51 chop down to cut down a tree
52 chop up to cut into small pieces
53 clean off to wipe something clean
54 clean out to empty and clean the inside
55 clean up to make something clean or tidy
56 clear away to remove things to tidy up
57 clear out to empty a space completely
58 clear up to become sunny or clear
59 close down to shut a business permanently
60 close up to shut completely
61 come along to arrive or appear
62 come back to return
63 come down to fall to the ground
64 come from to originate from
65 come in to enter
66 come on to encourage or urge someone
67 come out to become visible or known
68 cool down to become cooler
69 cope with to handle or deal with something
70 count down to count numbers in reverse to zero
71 count on to rely or depend on
72 count up to count a total
73 cross off to remove from a list
74 cross out to delete by drawing a line
75 cry out to shout loudly
76 cut it out to stop doing something annoying
77 cut up to cut into small pieces
78 dig in to start eating (informal)
79 divide up to divide or share something
80 do with wish for or ask for (usually after can or could)
81 doze off to fall asleep lightly
82 dream of to imagine or desire something
83 drink up to drink all of something
84 drive by to pass in a car
85 drive off to leave by car
86 drive off to force someone to leave
87 dry off to become dry or make something dry
88 eat up to eat all of something or use completely
89 fall over to fall down
90 fill in for to substitute for someone
91 go across to cross over something
92 go for it to try hard or give full effort (informal)
93 go out for to go out to do something (like eat)
94 go out with to date or have a romantic relationship
95 go up to to approach or speak to someone
96 hand back to return something
97 hang out to spend time relaxing or socializing
98 head out to depart or leave
99 hear of to hear about or know of something
100 hide away to conceal oneself or something
101 light up to brighten or to light something
102 live for to consider something very important in life
103 look on to watch as a spectator
104 mess up to make a mistake or create disorder
105 note down to write or record something
106 occur to to come to someone's mind
107 operate on to perform surgery on; to manipulate a machine or system
108 owe to to be indebted to; to attribute something to
109 pack up to pack belongings; to tidy up
110 pack up to break down (informal)
111 rent out to lease or allow someone to use something for payment
112 ring up to make a phone call
113 run after to chase or pursue
114 run around to move busily or play actively
115 run away to escape or flee
116 run out to be used up or expire
117 run out of to exhaust a supply of something
118 save on to reduce spending on something
119 save up to accumulate money
120 see about to deal with or arrange something
121 see off to say goodbye to someone at departure
122 see to to take care of or deal with
123 sell out to be sold completely
124 send back to return something
125 send in to submit something, usually by mail or electronically
126 send off to send someone away; to dispatch
127 send out to send to multiple recipients
128 send up to launch or elevate
129 set aside to reserve or put to one side
130 set off to begin a journey
131 set out to start a journey
132 set up to install or arrange something
133 set up to start a business or organization
134 settle down to become calm or stable
135 settle down to start living a stable or family life
136 show off to boast or display proudly
137 show up to arrive or appear
138 shut down to close permanently or power off
139 shut off to stop or cut off
140 shut up to make someone stop talking; to be quiet (often used as a command)
141 sign in to log in or register upon arrival
142 sign out to log out or record departure
143 sign up to enroll or register to participate
144 sing along to sing together with music or another singer
145 sit around to sit idly; to spend time doing nothing
146 sit down to take a seat; to meet and discuss
147 sleep in to oversleep or sleep later than usual
148 sleep over to stay overnight at someone’s place
149 slow down to reduce speed
150 slow down to become less active or intense
151 sneak out to leave secretly
152 sort out to solve or organize a problem or situation
153 speak out to express an opinion clearly and publicly
154 speak up to speak louder
155 speak up to voice an opinion boldly
156 split up to break up or separate
157 split up to divide or share
158 stand back to step backward; to keep distance
159 stand by to stay nearby; to be on standby
160 stand by to support or assist
161 stand for to mean or represent something.
162 stand for to support or advocate for something or someone.
163 stand for to tolerate or accept something unpleasant.
164 stand out to be noticeable or prominent
165 stand up to rise to a standing position
166 start off to begin a journey or activity
167 start out to begin a journey or one’s career
168 start up to start operating or launch
169 stay away to avoid approaching; to be absent
170 stay in to remain indoors; to not go out
171 stay out to remain outside; to stay out late
172 stay over to stay overnight somewhere
173 stay up to remain awake; to stay up late
174 step out to go outside; to make an appearance
175 stick to to adhere to; to persist with
176 stop by to make a brief visit
177 stop in to make a short visit; to stay at home (UK)
178 stop off to stop somewhere briefly en route
179 sum up to summarize
180 tag along to go somewhere with someone, often without being invited
181 take after to resemble someone (especially a family member)
182 take apart to disassemble or separate into pieces
183 take away to remove or carry away
184 take back to return something; to regain possession
185 take back to withdraw or retract (a statement, etc.)
186 take down to write something down
187 take off to leave the ground (airplane)
188 take off to remove clothing
189 take out to remove something
190 take out to take someone out socially (e.g., to dinner)
191 take up to begin a hobby or activity
192 take up to occupy time or space
193 talk over to discuss thoroughly
194 team up to work together as a team
195 tell apart to distinguish or differentiate
196 think over to consider carefully
197 throw out to discard; to expel
198 tidy up to clean and organize
199 tire of to become bored or fed up with
200 tire out to exhaust or make very tired
201 touch on (upon) to briefly mention
202 trip over to stumble because of something
203 try on to put on clothes to see if they fit
204 try out to test or experiment with something
205 tune in to to watch or listen to a broadcast; to pay attention to
206 turn around to rotate to face the opposite direction; to improve
207 turn away to refuse entry; to turn one's back
208 turn down to reject; to lower the volume
209 turn in to submit something
210 turn in to go to bed (informal)
211 turn into to become something different
212 turn off to switch off; to make someone lose interest
213 turn on to switch on; to excite or interest
214 turn out to result; to prove to be
215 turn to to rely on; to direct attention to
216 turn up to appear
217 turn up to increase volume
218 type in to enter data by typing
219 use up to consume entirely
220 wait on to serve or attend to someone
221 wait for to wait for someone or something
222 wait up to stay awake waiting; to wait (informal)
223 wake up to stop sleeping; to become aware
224 walk away to leave; to disengage from a situation
225 warm up to prepare the body for exercise; to become warm
226 wash away to carry away with water; to clean off
227 wash up to wash dishes (UK); to be washed ashore (US)
228 watch out to be careful
229 wear off to gradually fade or disappear
230 wear out to become unusable through use; to exhaust someone
231 work on to work toward something; to try to influence
232 work out to be successful or have a good result.
233 work out to do physical exercise.
234 work out to calculate or find the answer to something.
235 wrap up to wrap something; to finish; to dress warmly
236 write back to respond in writing
237 write down to record by writing
238 write out to write something in full
239 zip up to fasten with a zipper
240 zoom in on to focus closely on something
241 zoom out to reduce magnification; to see the bigger picture
242 ask for to request or seek something
243 belong to to be owned by; to be a member of
244 calm down to become or make calmer
245 eat in to eat at home
246 eat out to eat at a restaurant
247 get back to return
248 get in to enter; to arrive
249 get up to rise from bed or a seat
250 give back to return something
251 give up to quit or stop trying
252 go away to leave; to disappear
253 go back to return to a place
254 go in to enter
255 grow up to become an adult
256 hear about to receive information regarding something
257 hear from to receive communication from someone
258 let in to allow to enter
259 lie down to recline or rest
260 look for to search for
261 pass away to die
262 pass by to go past
263 pass on to give or transmit
264 pay back to repay money
265 pay for to make payment; to suffer consequences
266 pick out to choose or select
267 pick up to lift or collect something
268 pick up to learn skills or language
269 pick up to collect someone
270 plug in to connect to electricity
271 print out to produce a paper copy
272 allow for to make something possible; to take into account
273 back up to make a copy of data
274 cut back to reduce
275 cut back on to reduce something specific
276 cut down to chop down
277 cut down on to lessen the amount of something
278 cut in To move in front of someone unfairly : To interrupt a conversation or activity
279 cut off to disconnect or isolate
280 cut out to remove by cutting; to eliminate
281 decide on to choose from options
282 die out to become extinct
283 dine out to eat at a restaurant
284 dive in to jump in; to start energetically
285 dive into to begin doing something eagerly
286 dive into to jump into
287 do without to manage without something
288 dress up to wear formal or fancy clothes
289 drive away to force to leave
290 drive back to repel or push back
291 drive out to expel or eliminate
292 drop by to visit briefly
293 drop in to make an informal visit
294 drop out to withdraw or quit
295 end in to result in
296 end up to eventually become or reach a state
297 end up with to finally obtain or experience
298 fall behind to lag or not keep up
299 fall down to trip or fail
300 fall off to decline or drop
301 figure out to understand or solve
302 fill in to temporarily take someone’s place
303 fill in to complete part of a form
304 fill out to complete all parts of a form; to gain weight
305 fill up to make full
306 find out to discover or learn
307 fit in to blend in or be accepted
308 fit into to fit inside something; to conform
309 fly by to pass quickly (especially time)
310 focus on to concentrate on something
311 get across to communicate clearly; to make understood
312 get ahead to succeed or advance
313 get along to be friendly; to manage well
314 get around to move from place to place; to spread (e.g., rumors)
315 get away to escape
316 get back to to return contact or revisit later
317 get behind to fall behind
318 get behind to support
319 get by to manage or survive
320 get into to enter; to become interested in; to put on (clothes)
321 get off to get down from; to escape punishment
322 get on to get along; to proceed; to board
323 get on to proceed
324 get on to board
325 get out to exit; to escape
326 get out of to avoid or leave something
327 get over to recover from; to overcome
328 get through to finish; to survive; to connect by phone
329 get to to arrive at a place
330 get to to annoy or bother someone
331 get to to begin doing something
332 give away to give freely
333 give away to tell someone a secret or a hidden fact.
334 give in to surrender
335 give out to distribute
336 give out to run out
337 give out to announce
338 go after to pursue; to try to get
339 go ahead to proceed; to begin
340 go along to accompany
341 go along to progress
342 go around to move around
343 go around to spread from person to person, often referring to gossip or an illness
344 go around to move past an obstacle or a place without going through it
345 go by to pass by; to elapse (time)
346 go for to choose; to aim for
347 go for to attack
348 go into to enter
349 go into to explain in detail
350 go on to continue; to happen
351 go out to be extinguished; to go out
352 go over to review
353 go through to experience something difficult or unpleasant
354 go through to examine or check something carefully
355 go up to increase; to happen
356 go up to be built
357 go with to match; to accompany
358 go without to manage without something
359 grow into to develop into
360 hand in To submit something that is required
361 hand out to distribute
362 hang around to loiter; to spend time with
363 hang on to wait for a short time
364 hang on to hold tightly; to keep
365 hang on to wait on the phone
366 hang up to end a phone call; to hang something
367 have on to have scheduled
368 head for to move toward
369 heat up to make or become hot
370 help out to assist or lend a hand
371 hold on to wait on the phone; to endure
372 keep away to stay at a distance; to prevent approach
373 keep from to prevent or restrain; to avoid
374 keep off to avoid; to stay away from
375 keep on to continue doing something
376 keep out to not allow in; to exclude
377 keep up to maintain; to continue
378 keep up with to stay at the same level or pace
379 kick off to begin; to start
380 lay down to put down
381 lay down to establish (rules)
382 lay off to dismiss from a job; to stop doing something
383 lead to To result in something; to cause something to happen.
384 let down to disappoint; to lower
385 line up to stand in line; to arrange; to prepare
386 live up to to meet expectations; to live according to
387 live with to accept and endure; to live together
388 lock up to secure with a lock; to confine
389 look after to take care of
390 look back to reflect; to think about the past
391 look down to glance downward
392 look into to investigate; to examine
393 look out to be careful; to watch out
394 look over to quickly examine or review
395 look up to search for information in a book, list, or online
396 look up to improve or get better
397 look up to to admire or respect someone
398 make up to do something to correct or balance a mistake or loss
399 make up to put cosmetics on your face
400 make up to become friends again after an argument
401 make up to invent a story or an excuse
402 make up for to compensate for
403 meet with to encounter; to have a meeting with
404 mix up to confuse; to blend; to mess up
405 move away To leave a place or person to go somewhere else
406 move in to begin living in a new place; to enter
407 move into to relocate to; to enter (a market or field)
408 move on to proceed; to change topic
409 move out to leave a residence; to withdraw
410 move up to advance; to rise in rank
411 name after to name in honor of someone
412 narrow down to reduce the number of options
413 open up to open; to make accessible; to become emotionally open
414 owing to because of; due to
415 part with to give up or relinquish
416 pass around to circulate; to hand out
417 pass back to return something
418 pass round to distribute; to hand around
419 pay down to pay part of a debt
420 pin up to attach with a pin; to post
421 point out to indicate or mention
422 polish up to improve or refine
423 pop in to visit briefly
424 pour down to rain heavily
425 pull over to stop a vehicle at the roadside
426 put back to return something to its place
427 put off to postpone something to a later time.
428 put off to make someone lose interest or feel discouraged about something.
429 put on to place clothes or accessories on your body.
430 put on to organize and perform a play, show, or other event.
431 put on to gain weight.
432 put out to extinguish a fire or light.
433 put out To publish something, To put something outside
434 put out to cause inconvenience to someone.
435 come across to meet someone unexpectedly.
436 turn back to return to a place or reverse direction.
437 cough up to give money reluctantly
438 cover for to substitute for someone
439 crack down to enforce laws strictly
440 cut in on to interrupt a conversation
441 dish out to serve or give out (food, advice, etc.)
442 do away with to abolish or eliminate
443 drag on to continue tediously
444 draw up to prepare (a document); to come to a stop
445 drop off to drop someone off
446 embark on to begin (a journey, project, etc.)
447 face up to to confront or accept (a difficult situation)
448 fall apart to break into pieces; to break down emotionally
449 fall back on to rely on as a backup
450 fall for To be deceived or tricked by a lie or a joke
451 fall out To become detached and drop from a place where it was attached
452 fend off To prevent something unwanted, like a problem or illness
453 fess up to confess (US informal)
454 fight back to retaliate; to suppress emotions
455 fight off to repel; to overcome (illness, sleepiness, etc.)
456 finish off to defeat completely; to finish
457 fire off to shoot quickly; to send quickly (email, etc.)
458 fire up to motivate; to start an engine
459 fit in with to be compatible with
460 fix up To repair, renovate, or put something into a good, usable condition
461 fix up To arrange or organize something for someone, such as a meeting, a date, or a plan
462 flag down to signal to stop
463 flare up to suddenly intensify (fire, emotion, illness)
464 flip out to lose control; to freak out (informal)
465 follow up to continue with; to follow through
466 fool around to mess about; to fool around (also flirt)
467 freak out to panic; to become very upset
468 freeze up to freeze; to become paralyzed (from fear, etc.)
469 freshen up to refresh oneself; to tidy up
470 frown on to disapprove of
471 gear up to get ready; to prepare
472 get down to to begin seriously with (a task)
473 get on with to continue with; to get along with
474 give off to emit (heat, smell, light, etc.)
475 give way To collapse or break under pressure or weight.
476 give way To stop resisting and surrender to a feeling, a demand
477 go back on to break (a promise, agreement)
478 go off For an alarm, bell, or warning sound to start making a noise
479 go off to explode a bomb or fire a gun
480 go off For food or drink to become bad and no longer fit to eat or drink
481 go off For a machine, light, or a supply (like electricity) to stop working
482 go on with to continue with
483 go round To spin or turn in a circle
484 go round For a rumor, story, or piece of information to be passed from person to person
485 go through with To complete a task or a plan, even if it is difficult or unpleasant.
486 go together For two or more things to be suitable or attractive in combination.
487 go together For two people to have a romantic relationship with each other
488 goof off to slack off; to loaf around (informal)
489 grow apart to drift apart (relationships)
490 grow out to grow long; to outgrow clothes
491 grow out of to outgrow; to result from
492 hack into to break into (a computer system)
493 hand down To give property, knowledge, or traditions to later generations.
494 hand on To give or pass something to the next person.
495 hand over To give control or responsibility to someone else, often officially.
496 hang in To keep trying or not give up in a difficult situation. (informal, US)
497 hang over To remain as a feeling of worry, danger, or threat.
498 hang up on To end a phone call suddenly and rudely.
499 have over To invite someone to your home.
500 head off To prevent something from happening.
501 hear out To listen to someone until they finish speaking.
502 hit back To respond to an attack with another attack.
503 hit it off To quickly become friendly and get along well.
504 hit it off with To quickly become friendly with someone and enjoy each other’s company.
505 hit on To suddenly think of an idea or solution.
506 hold back To stop yourself from showing feelings or emotions.
507 hold back To delay, block, or prevent someone or something from moving forward.
508 hold down To keep a job for a period of time.
509 hold off To delay doing something until later.
510 hold on To keep going or endure a difficult situation.
511 hold on to To keep a strong grip on something and not let go.
512 hold out To survive or continue in a difficult situation.
513 hold out To stretch out or offer your hand or another part of your body.
514 hold up To rob someone or something, especially by using a weapon.
515 keep down To control or limit something so it does not increase; to prevent food or drink from coming back up after swallowing.
516 key in To enter information into a computer using a keyboard.
517 knock off To reduce the price of something.
518 abide by To accept and follow a rule, decision, or law.
519 act on To take action based on advice, information, or instructions.
520 act out To perform or demonstrate a situation or role, often as practice.
521 act up To not work properly or cause problems (about a machine, system, etc.).
522 act up To behave badly or cause trouble (especially about children).
523 add up To make sense or be logical.
524 add up to To result in or amount to a certain outcome.
525 agree with To be suitable or not cause problems for someone (about food, climate, etc.).
526 allow for To take something into consideration when planning or deciding.
527 ask around To ask several people in different places for information or help.
528 ask in To invite someone to come inside.
529 ask out To invite someone to go on a date.
530 attend to To pay attention to something.
531 attend to To take care of someone or something.
532 back down To stop arguing or fighting and accept defeat.
533 back down To withdraw a claim, demand, or opinion.
534 back off To move backward or retreat, often to avoid confrontation.
535 back out To withdraw from an agreement or stop participating.
536 back out of To decide not to do something that you had promised or agreed to.
537 back up To give support or help to someone or something.
538 bail out To rescue someone from difficulty or danger, especially financial or legal trouble.
539 bank on To rely on or expect something to happen.
540 barge in To enter a place or join a conversation suddenly and rudely.
541 be cut out To be naturally suited or well prepared for something.
542 be off To be away from work, school, or a duty, often for a short time.
543 be taken aback to be very surprised or shocked by something unexpected
544 be up to be active or happening
545 be up to to be planning something
546 be up to to be the responsibility of
547 bear with to be patient with
548 beat up to assault physically
549 beef up to strengthen or improve
550 bet on to wager or rely on
551 black out to lose consciousness
552 black out to experience a power outage
553 block out to obstruct or block
554 blow away to impress greatly
555 blow away to carry off with force
556 blow off to remove with force (wind)
557 blow over to subside or be forgotten
558 blow up to lose one’s temper
559 blurt out to say suddenly without thinking
560 boil down to to be the main point or basic meaning of something
561 boot up to start up a computer
562 bottle up to suppress emotions
563 bounce back to recover quickly
564 branch out to expand into new areas
565 break in to wear in (clothes, shoes)
566 break off to end (a relationship, discussion)
567 break through to successfully get past a barrier or difficulty
568 bring about to cause something to happen or change
569 bring along to bring someone/something with you
570 bring back to remind of; to recall
571 bring in to earn money
572 bring in to introduce; to bring inside
573 bring out to publish
574 bring out To make something clear or noticeable; to reveal.
575 brush up To review or practice something to improve your skill.
576 buckle up to fasten a seatbelt
577 build up To increase or add more to something, such as size, amount, or structure.
578 build up To gradually become stronger, greater, or more intense.
579 bump into To meet someone unexpectedly by chance.
580 burn down To be completely destroyed by fire.
581 burn out To become very tired or exhausted from overwork or stress.
582 burst into To suddenly begin doing something, such as crying, laughing, or singing.
583 butt in To interrupt a conversation or activity rudely.
584 butter up To flatter someone in order to gain favor or advantage.
585 call in To ask someone to come and provide help or service.
586 call up To officially order someone to join the military or duty.
587 carry on with To continue doing an activity or task.
588 carry through To complete a task or plan successfully, especially in spite of difficulties.
589 catch on To become popular or fashionable.
590 catch on To begin to understand something.
591 catch up To talk to someone you haven’t seen in a while
592 catch up on To read or learn the latest news or updates that you missed
593 catch up with To reach the same level or standard as someone or something else.
594 catch up with To meet someone and talk about recent events in their life.
595 cheat on to be sexually or emotionally unfaithful to your partner.
596 check out to look at or examine
597 check out of To leave a hotel after paying your bill.
598 check up on to check the condition of
599 cheer on to encourage with cheers
600 chicken out to back out due to fear
601 chill out to relax
602 chip in To contribute money, time, or effort together with others.
603 clam up to become silent
604 clean up to eliminate corruption or wrongdoing
605 clear out To leave a place or make someone leave it.
606 clear up To solve or explain a problem, misunderstanding, or difficulty.
607 close up To move closer together or to shut completely.
608 come about To happen or take place.
609 come along To develop or improve in a good way.
610 come apart to break into pieces
611 come around To change your opinion or decision because of persuasion or a new perspective.
612 come by To obtain or get something, often with some difficulty.
613 come down to To be reduced to the most important point or basic meaning.
614 come down with To become sick with a particular illness.
615 come into To inherit something, especially money or property.
616 come off To happen successfully or as planned.
617 come out with To say something surprising or to produce something new, like a product.
618 come over to visit briefly
619 come through To successfully deal with a difficult situation; to survive or succeed.
620 come through to be received (information, message)
621 come to to regain consciousness
622 come up to be mentioned; to arise
623 come up with To think of an idea, plan, or solution.
624 comply with to obey or conform to
625 conk out to stop working suddenly; to fall asleep suddenly
626 cool off to calm down; to become cooler
627 could do with To need or want something.
628 cover up To hide the truth about something or prevent it from being known.
629 crack up To suddenly start laughing a lot.
630 crop up to appear or happen unexpectedly
631 die down to diminish (intensity, noise, emotion)
632 do up To repair, renovate, or decorate a building or room.
633 do up To fasten a coat, a button, a zipper
634 do up To package or wrap something
635 drift apart to grow distant (relationships)
636 drift off To gradually fall asleep.
637 drop off To fall asleep for a short time.
638 drop off To decrease or decline in amount, level, or number.
639 drown out To make another sound impossible to hear because of louder noise.
640 dry up To lose all water and become dry; to stop talking because of nervousness or lack of ideas.
641 fall for To become attracted to or fall in love with someone.
642 fall out To have an argument or a disagreement with someone
643 fall through to fail (a plan, deal)
644 feel for to sympathize with; to grope for
645 feel up to to feel capable of doing
646 fend off To defend yourself against an attack or to push someone or something away.
647 finish up to end up doing; to complete
648 fire away to go ahead (e.g. ask a question)
649 get across to To make someone understand an idea or a point.
650 get along with To have a friendly relationship with someone.
651 get around to To find the time to do something that you have been intending to do.
652 get away from To escape or leave a person, place, or situation.
653 get away with To do something bad or wrong and not be punished for it.
654 get back together To resume a relationship, especially after a breakup.
655 get behind with To fail to do something by the required time.
656 get by on to survive with a limited amount
657 get down to write down
658 get down to depress
659 get it together To organize yourself and your life, or to become calm and in control.
660 get ~ over with To do or complete something that you don't want to do, so you can stop worrying about it.
661 get round (around) to To find the time to do something that you have been intending to do.
662 give up on to lose faith in
663 give way To allow someone to pass by moving out of their way, especially in driving
664 go about To begin or continue a task or activity
665 go against to oppose; to violate
666 go ahead with To start or continue with a plan or action.
667 go along with To agree with someone or a plan.
668 go down with To become ill with a particular illness.
669 break up For a signal or connection to become disconnected
670 go over to visit, to approach
671 go round To visit someone's house or a place
672 go round To be enough of something for everyone in a group to have it.
673 hang around To wait or spend time in a place, usually doing nothing.
674 hold out For a supply of something to last or be sufficient for a certain period of time
675 hold out To refuse to accept a deal or a compromise
676 hold up to raise or lift something
677 hold up to cause a delay or stop progress
678 hold up as to present or show someone/something as an example
679 hold up To remain in good condition or continue to work well
680 hook up to connect something
681 hunt down to track and capture
682 iron out to resolve; to smooth over
683 jack up to raise suddenly (price); to lift (informal)
684 jot down to quickly write down
685 jump at to eagerly accept (an offer, etc.)
686 jump in to interrupt suddenly; to jump into
687 jump on to criticize; to jump onto
688 keep at to continue doing; to persist
689 kick back To relax and take it easy.
690 kick back To give someone money illegally as part of a dishonest arrangement.
691 kick in to start working; to contribute money (slang)
692 kick out to expel
693 knock down to knock over; to demolish
694 knock it off To stop doing something, usually said as a command.
695 knock off to stop doing something
696 knock off to steal (informal)
697 knock out to defeat; to impress greatly
698 lay out To spread something out on a flat surface
699 lay out to present or explain a plan, an argument, or facts clearly
700 lay out to spend a lot of money on something (informal)
701 leak out to become known; to escape (information)
702 lean on to rely on; to pressure
703 leave on to keep something on (like a switch)
704 leave out to omit; to exclude
705 let off to excuse someone from punishment, work, or duty
706 let off to allow someone to leave a vehicle at a particular place.
707 let out to allow someone or something to go out.
708 let out to make a sound such as a cry, scream, or sigh
709 lie around to be left untidily in different places
710 lie around to spend time lazily without doing much
711 lighten up to cheer up; to become less serious
712 link up to connect; to join together
713 listen up to listen carefully (informal)
714 live off to depend on for living; to subsist on
715 live on to have something as your main source of food or money
716 live on to continue to exist or be remembered
717 load up to fill or pack; to eat a lot
718 look down on to regard with contempt
719 look out for to watch out for; to take care of
720 look to to depend on or rely on someone for help or support.
721 look to To aim or plan to do something; to expect something to happen.
722 look to To pay attention to or watch over something carefully.
723 lose out to suffer a loss; to miss out
724 make do with to manage with whatever is available, even if it is not what you wanted.
725 make for to move toward; to contribute to
726 make into to transform into
727 make out to understand or see something with difficulty.
728 make out to write or fill out a document, usually officially.
729 make out to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way.
730 mess around to spend time doing things in a relaxed or silly way, without a serious purpose
731 mess around to handle or play with something without real skill or care
732 mess with to interfere with; to bother
733 miss out to fail to experience; to miss a chance
734 miss out on to fail to take advantage of
735 move along to continue moving; to leave
736 move down to go down; to be demoted
737 move towards to make progress or take steps in the direction of something
738 nod off to fall asleep briefly
739 opt for to choose
740 own up to confess; to admit responsibility
741 pass out to faint; to lose consciousness
742 pass through to go through a place on the way to somewhere else.
743 pass up to miss or decline (an opportunity)
744 patch up to mend; to reconcile
745 pay off to finish paying all the money you owe.
746 pay off to bring success or good results after effort.
747 perk up to cheer up; to recover
748 pick on to bully; to single out
749 pick up on to notice; to return to (a topic)
750 pile up to accumulate
751 pitch in to help out; to contribute
752 play along to cooperate; to pretend
753 play around to behave in a silly or not serious way.
754 play around to experiment or try different things without a serious purpose
755 point to to indicate; to refer to
756 polish off to finish quickly; to eat all of
757 pop out to go out briefly; to emerge suddenly
758 pop up to appear suddenly
759 power down to shut down gradually
760 power off to turn off completely
761 power up to turn on; to activate
762 pull in to arrive (train, vehicle)
763 pull off to succeed in doing something difficult
764 pull off to remove (clothing)
765 pull on to put on quickly (clothing)
766 pull out to take out
767 pull out to withdraw
768 pull through to overcome (illness, hardship)
769 pull together to work together as a group in order to achieve a goal.
770 pull up to stop a vehicle that you are driving
771 pull up to lift or raise
772 pull up to bring information or a file onto a computer
773 pull oneself together to calm down and become composed and in control of your emotions.
774 push for To strongly demand or insist on getting something.
775 push in To unfairly move into a line or group ahead of others.
776 put across To explain or express an idea clearly so people understand it.
777 put away To put something in its proper place for storage.
778 put away To save money for future use.
779 put away To send someone to prison.
780 put down to place something on a surface
781 put down to write something on paper
782 put down to stop something by using force
783 put down to to think that a situation or event is caused by a particular thing.
784 put forward To suggest an idea, plan, or proposal for others to consider.
785 put forward to move forward (a clock)
786 put in to invest (time, effort)
787 put in To officially make a request, claim, or offer
788 put through to connect (a call)
789 put up to display; to post
790 put up To increase the price, value, or level of something.
791 put up to let someone stay overnight
792 put up with To accept something unpleasant without complaining.
793 reach out to make contact with someone, ask for help or support; to extend assistance or support to others
794 reach out to to contact or communicate with a specific person or group
795 read out To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
796 ride on To depend on the success or result of something.
797 ring back To return a phone call to someone.
798 rip off To steal something or cheat someone by charging too much money.
799 rip off To remove something quickly or violently; to steal from someone.
800 roll out To introduce or launch a new product, service, or plan.
801 root for To support or cheer for someone or something.
802 rule out To exclude something from consideration.
803 rule out To decide that something is not possible or cannot happen.
804 run across to encounter by chance
805 run down to stop functioning; to weaken
806 run down to hit with a vehicle
807 run down To speak badly of someone or criticize them unfairly.
808 run for To try to be elected for a position in politics or an organization.
809 run into To meet someone unexpectedly by chance.
810 run into To collide or crash into something.
811 run into To experience or face difficulties or problems.
812 run off To quickly write or print something.
813 run off To leave a place quickly by running away.
814 run on to continue running
815 run over to review quickly; to rehearse
816 run over To hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them.
817 run over To spill or flow over the edge of a container.
818 run through to use up (money, resources)
819 run through to go through quickly
820 rush away to leave in a hurry
821 rush into to do something hastily; to rush into
822 rush off To leave quickly and in a hurry.
823 rush out To go out somewhere quickly.
824 sail through To succeed at something easily and without difficulty.
825 scrape by To manage to live or survive with very little money or resources.
826 screw up To make a mistake or fail at something.
827 see out To accompany someone to the exit when they are leaving.
828 see out To continue something until it is finished.
829 see through To recognize the true nature of someone or something and not be fooled.
830 see through To continue doing something until the end despite difficulties.
831 sell out To betray someone or give up one’s principles for personal gain.
832 set in To begin and seem likely to continue, especially about weather or a season.
833 set off To cause something to start, such as an explosion or an alarm.
834 set out To decide or intend to do something.
835 set up To trick or trap someone so they appear guilty.
836 settle for To accept something less than you wanted, often unwillingly.
837 settle in To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
838 settle up To pay money that is owed; to finalize an account.
839 shake off To get rid of something unpleasant or recover from it.
840 shape up To improve behavior or performance; to get serious. (often used as a command)
841 shell out To spend money unwillingly, usually a large amount.
842 shop around To compare prices or options before making a purchase.
843 shout out To call out loudly; to publicly thank or acknowledge someone. (informal)
844 show around To guide someone through a place and explain things to them.
845 show up To make someone look foolish by comparison; to embarrass someone.
846 shrug off To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.
847 shut out To prevent someone or something from entering; to block completely.
848 shy away from To avoid doing something because of fear or lack of confidence.
849 side with To support or take the side of a person or group in an argument.
850 sign for To accept delivery of something by writing your signature.
851 sink in To be fully understood or realized over time.
852 sit back To relax and not take any active part.
853 sit through To stay until the end of something, even if it is boring.
854 skim over To read something quickly without paying close attention.
855 slack off To work less hard than usual; to be lazy.
856 sleep on To postpone a decision until the next day to have more time to think.
857 slip away To leave quietly and secretly without being noticed.
858 slip away To pass or disappear gradually without being noticed (about time or opportunities).
859 slip into To quickly put on clothes or a piece of clothing.
860 slip on To quickly put on clothes or shoes.
861 slip out To say something accidentally without intending to.
862 slip out To leave quietly and secretly without being noticed.
863 slip up To make a mistake or careless error.
864 snap up To take or buy something quickly and eagerly.
865 spit it out To say something directly without hesitation. (used as a command)
866 spring up To suddenly appear or develop quickly.
867 square up To pay what is owed; to settle an account.
868 stamp out To get rid of something completely; to extinguish by force.
869 stand around To spend time standing and doing nothing.
870 stand up To remain strong or last in difficult conditions.
871 stand up for To defend or support someone or something.
872 stand up to To confront or resist someone or something bravely.
873 start over To begin again from the beginning.
874 stay away from To avoid going near or having contact with something.
875 stay on To remain in a place or position longer than expected.
876 steer clear of To deliberately keep away from someone or something.
877 stem from To originate from or be caused by something.
878 step back To move backward; to distance yourself to see a situation more clearly.
879 step down To resign from a position or give up an official role.
880 step in To become involved in a difficult situation to help or take control.
881 step up To increase or intensify something, or to take greater responsibility.
882 stick around To stay in a place and wait without leaving.
883 stick out To extend outward from a surface; to be very noticeable.
884 stick together To remain united and support each other.
885 stick up for To defend or support someone or something.
886 stick with To continue doing something
887 stick with To stay close to someone and follow them.
888 strike back To respond to an attack with another attack.
889 swing by To briefly visit a place on your way somewhere else. (informal, US)
890 take down To destroy or dismantle a structure.
891 take in To absorb or bring something inside.
892 take in To deceive someone and make them believe something untrue.
893 take it To endure or tolerate something difficult. (informal)
894 take it out on To express anger or frustration by treating someone unfairly.
895 take off To become successful or popular very quickly.
896 take on To accept responsibility for something; to employ someone.
897 take on To fight against or challenge someone or something.
898 take over To gain control of something; to assume responsibility for it.
899 take over To gain control of a company, organization by buying it or by force.
900 take through To explain something step by step.
901 take to To begin to like someone or something; to start doing something regularly.
902 talk back To reply rudely or defiantly to someone in authority.
903 talk into To persuade someone to do something.
904 talk through To discuss something thoroughly and in detail.
905 tap into To make use of a resource or to draw upon something effectively.
906 tear down To demolish or destroy a building; to strongly criticize someone or something.
907 tear up To rip something into small pieces.
908 tear up To begin to feel emotional or start crying.
909 tell off To speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong.
910 think through To consider something carefully and completely before deciding.
911 throw away To get rid of something as waste.
912 throw off To get rid of or recover from an illness or problem.
913 throw on To quickly put on clothes without much care.
914 throw up To vomit.
915 throw up To quit or abandon a job or responsibility.
916 tick off To mark something with a check to show it is done or listed.
917 tie up To block or cause serious delay in traffic or movement.
918 tie up To bind or fasten something; to keep money or resources unavailable for use.
919 top up To refill or add more to reach the full level; to recharge credit. (British)
920 touch down To land an aircraft or spacecraft.
921 track down To find someone or something after searching for a long time.
922 trip up To make someone stumble or fall; to cause someone to make a mistake.
923 turn down To reduce the volume, heat, or level of something.
924 turn out To attend or gather for an event.
925 turn out To produce or manufacture something.
926 turn over To flip something so the other side is facing up.
927 turn over To move to the next page in a book or document.
928 turn over To generate sales or revenue.
929 turn over To transfer authority or responsibility to someone else.
930 wait around To stay in one place doing nothing while waiting.
931 walk away from To leave something unfinished or stop being involved.
932 walk into To accidentally bump into something or someone.
933 walk off To leave a place on foot; to walk to relieve pain or anger.
934 walk on To continue walking; to pass by without stopping.
935 walk out To leave suddenly; to go on strike.
936 walk through To explain something step by step in a simple way.
937 water down To dilute or weaken something, such as a liquid, opinion, or statement.
938 weed out To remove or eliminate what is unnecessary or undesirable.
939 wind up To end up in a particular situation; to finish something.
940 wipe out To exhaust someone.
941 wipe out To destroy or remove completely
942 work through To deal with and solve a problem or difficulty step by step.
943 write off To cancel a debt; to accept something as a loss.
944 yield to To give way to someone or something; to submit or surrender.
945 zero in on To direct all attention or effort toward one thing.
946 head off To leave or start a journey.
947 hold down To keep control of something so it does not rise or escape.
948 hold off To stop or resist an attack or opponent.
949 face off To confront an opponent directly, especially in a game or competition.
950 fall back To move back or retreat from a position.
951 fall in To get into line or formation; to drop down into something.
952 fall into To enter a state or condition; to be divided into categories.
953 fall on To attack someone or something suddenly.
954 fall under To be included in a particular category; to come under someone’s control.
955 count in To include someone or something as part of a group.
956 close off To block or stop access to a place.
957 carry over To continue or transfer something to a later time or situation.
958 bring down To cause someone in power to lose their position.
959 bring down To reduce the price or level of something.
960 enter into To take part in something; to make a formal agreement or contract.
961 fasten up To close or secure something firmly.
962 stay off To avoid or not use something.
963 step forward To come forward or volunteer to help or participate.
964 tip over To cause something to fall onto its side or upside down; to fall over.
965 tone down To make something less strong, extreme, or forceful.
966 toss around To discuss or exchange ideas casually.
967 touch up To make small improvements or corrections to something.
968 toy with To treat something without seriousness; to consider lightly; to play with.
969 try for To attempt to achieve or obtain something.
970 fold up To bend or collapse into a smaller shape; to fail or close down (about a business).
971 come off as To seem or give the impression of being a particular type of person or thing.
972 come off To become detached, separated, or removed from a surface or object.
973 hook up To meet someone, often to socialize or work together on something.