Phrasal Verbs PDF

PHRASAL VERBS · Filter out 1.- We need to filter out unnecessary information. 2.- This software filters out spam emails. · Plug into 1.- She plugged her phone into the computer to transfer files. 2.- She plugged the USB into her laptop. · Fine-tune 1.- Fine-tune the sound for better qu...

PHRASAL VERBS · Filter out 1.- We need to filter out unnecessary information. 2.- This software filters out spam emails. · Plug into 1.- She plugged her phone into the computer to transfer files. 2.- She plugged the USB into her laptop. · Fine-tune 1.- Fine-tune the sound for better quality. 2.- We fine-tuned the software to run faster. · Phase out 1.- The store is phasing out these models. 2.- They are phasing out the old version of the app. IDIOMS · Lost in the cloud 1.- Some of our data got lost in the cloud during the transfer. 2.- I think the file is lost in the cloud. · Turn the table 1.-She turned the tables and won the race. 2.- They were losing, but they turned the tables. PHRASAL VERBS · Settle in 1.- I need some time to settle in to at my new job. 2.- The dog took a few days to settle intoin to its new house. · Brush up 1.- He brushed up on his painting skills for the art competition. 2.- She’s brushing up on her French because she’ll work in Paris. · Move back 1.- She wants to move back in with her parents for a while. 2.- After a few years abroad, he moved back to house. · Live on 1.- We need to find a way to live on less money. 2.- They live on very little money. IDIOMS · Lost in translation 1.- She tried to express her feelings in English, but they were lost in translation. 2.- The emotion of the movie was lost in translation. · Speak the same language 1.- It’s hard to collaborate if we don’t speak the same language. 2.- In a good relationship, it’s important to speak the same language. PHRASAL VERBS · Give up 1.- She gave up drinking coffee to sleep better. 2.- She gave up social media to have more free time. · Take on 1.- She decided to take on learning a new language. 2.- He took on painting as a way to relax. · Stick to 1.- I need to stick to my diet. 2.- They decided to stick to the original plan. · Cut down (on) 1.- I need to cut down on sugar. 2.- I’m cutting down on caffeine for better sleep. IDIOMS · Get into the swing of 1.- After a few weeks, I got into the swing of studying every day. 2.- She finally got into the swing of her exercise routine. · Like a broken record 1.- She repeats her advice like a broken record. 2.- My teacher repeats the same instructions like a broken record. PHRASAL VERBS · Slack off 1.- He started to slack off at work. 2.- You can’t slack off if you want to pass the final exams. · Follow through 1.- They followed through with their project and got 100. 2.- She followed through and finished her homework. · Knuckle down 1.- It’s time to knuckle down and get to work. 2.- I need to knuckle down and study for my exams. · Run by 1.- I need to run this idea by my manager first. 2.- She ran the plan by her team for feedback. IDIOMS · Hanging by a thread 1.- The company’s future is hanging by a thread because of the financial crisis. 2.- His job is hanging by a thread after the last performance review. · Jack of all trades 1.- In our office, she’s the jack of all trades, handling many different tasks. 2.- He’s a jack of all trades; he can fix cars and cook dinner. PHRASAL VERBS · Rush into 1.- Don’t rush into making a decision. 2.- She rushed into moving to a new city. · Think over 1.- I need to think over your offer before deciding. 2.- They need time to think over the details of the plan. · Look at 1.- Before investing, look at the financial stability of the company. 2.- Let’s look at the risks in this project. · Take into 1.- We need to take into account all possible risks before starting the project. 2.- They didn’t take into account the extra costs of the vacations. IDIOMS · Up for grabs 1.- There are tickets up for grabs for tonight’s concert. 2.- The job position is up for grabs. · Up in the air 1.- Our vacation plans are still up in the air. 2.- His plans to move are up in the air for now. PHRASAL VERBS · Take after 1.- I take after my older sister. 2.- She takes after her mother. · Look up to 1.- I look up to my parents. 2.- He looks up to his older brother. · Stick together 1.- Friends stick together no matter what happens. 2.- If we stick together, we can overcome anything. · Care for 1.- The nurse cares for the patients every day. 2.- She cares for her parents. IDIOMS · Runs in the family 1.- Artistic skills run in the family. 2.- Curly hair runs in the family. · Love is blind 1.- Love is blind, he ignores all the red flags in their relationship. 2.- Love is blind, and she fell in love with his personality, not his looks. PHRASAL VERBS · Run out of 1.- We ran out of milk this morning.. ✅ 2.-I ran out of ideas for the presentation.. ✅ · Break down 1.- These plastics are designed to break down in the ocean.. ✅ 2.- The packaging is designed to break down.. ✅ · Use up 1.-We need to be careful not to use up all the water.. ✅ 2.- If we continue to use up forests, we will destroy ecosystems. · Throw away 1.- We should recycle instead of throwing away plastic bottles. ✅