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This document provides examples of phrasal verbs and idioms in English.

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**[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 no...

**[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. 1.- We should recycle instead of throwing away plastic bottles.✅ 2.- Many people throw away clothes that could be donated.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.- He can run like the wind when he's playing soccer.✅ 2.- The horse ran like the wind in the race~~.~~.✅ 1.- She's very relaxed and always goes with the flow..✅ 2.- Sometimes it\'s better to go with the flow and not stress..✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Fill up** 1.- Could you fill up my glass with water, please?~~.~~.✅ 2.- I had to fill up the water balloons for the party..✅ · **Empty out** 1.- I need to empty out the trash..✅ 2.- She decided to empty out her closet~~.~~.✅ · **Give up** 1.- I won\'t give up on my dreams.✅ 2.- After hours of trying, he finally gave up.✅ · **Keep going** 1.- Don't stop, keep going!~~.~~ ✅ 2.- Let's keep going, we can do this.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.- I'll be there come rain or shine.✅ 2.- The festival will happen come rain or shine.✅ 1.- I'll support you through thick and thin.✅ 2.- True friends are there for you through thick and thin.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Break down** 1.- The car broke down on the highway.✅ 2.- My computer broke down and I lost all my work.✅ · **Stick to** 1.-It\'s important to stick to the rules.✅ 2.- You should stick to your original plan.✅ · **Take up** 1.- She decided to take up painting as a hobby.✅ 2.- She took up gardening to relax after work.✅ · **Set aside** 1.- You should set aside some money for emergencies.✅ 2.- The company set aside funds for investigation.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.-She always goes the extra mile to help her colleagues.✅ 2.- To impress the client, we need to go the extra mile.✅ 1.- It\'s time to buckle down and finish your homework.✅ 2.- She needs to buckle down if she wants to pass the exam.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Chop down** 1.-He wants to chop down the old tree.✅ 2.- The workers will chop down the big tree.✅ · **Fall behind** 1.-I don't want to fall behind in my studies.✅ 2.- She fell behind on her work.✅ · **Camp out** 1.- He loves to camp out in the forest.✅ 2.-We plan to camp out in the mountains this weekend.✅ · **Set out** 1.- They set out on their adventure early.✅ 2.- The explorers set out for the mountains. **[IDIOMS]** 1.-She had to take a rain check on the dinner invitation.✅ 2.- Thanks, but I'll take a rain check this time.✅ 1.-I can\'t help with that right now, I have bigger fish to fry.✅ 2.- Sorry, but we have bigger fish to fry.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Hang out** 1.-Do you want to hang out after school?✅ 2.- Let\'s hang out and watch a movie.✅ 1.-Let\'s kick back and relax this evening.✅ 2.- She kicked back in her favorite chair.✅ 1.- Let\'s live it up this weekend!✅ 2.-He always lives it up during the holidays. ✅ 1.- Let\'s eat out tonight.✅ 2.- I love to eat out with friends.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.-The celebration party was the icing on the cake.✅ 2.- The concert was amazing, and meeting the band after was the icing on the cake.✅ 1.-They say that rock stars are over the hill at 40. ✅ 2.- My grandfather is over the hill.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Join in** 1.- I\'ll join in the meeting at 3 PM. ✅ 2.- He decided to join in the dance. ✅ 2.- Can I bring along my cousin to the concert? ✅ 1.- We\'re going to live it up on our vacation.✅ 2.- We\'re going to live it up at the party. ✅ 1.- Let\'s check out the sale at the mall.✅ 2.- You should check out the new restaurant downtown.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.-Let\'s paint the town red this Friday night.✅ 2.- She\'s planning to paint the town red with her friends.✅ 1.- They made a song and dance about the new changes.✅ 2.- She made a song and dance about the excellent service at the restaurant.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Serve up** 1.The restaurant serves up the best pasta in town.✅ 2.-They served up hot coffee at the meeting.✅ 1.-Can we take out food from this Italian restaurant tonight?✅ 2.-He called to take out food from the Mc Donald´s.✅ 1.-The company plans to bring in new technology.✅ 2.-The store is going to bring in new merchandise.✅ 1\. Let\'s spice up the party with some fun games.✅ 2.-She spiced up her outfit with bright shoes.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.He accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.✅ 2.-She spilled the beans during our conversation. ✅ 1.- He was rude to everyone, and now he's getting a taste of his own medicine.✅ 2.- He always makes fun of others. Now he's getting a taste of his own medicine. ✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Turn up** 1.- Turn up the volume, I can\'t hear the music.✅ 2.- Turn up the radio, I can\'t hear the news.✅ 1.-Don\'t blow up the balloon too much.✅ 2.- It\'s dangerous to blow up the float too much.✅ 1.- The team pulled off the project on time.✅ 2.- They pulled off a surprising victory.✅ 1.- I like to dress up for special occasions.✅ 2.- We need to dress up for the party tonight.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.-She is always the life of the party.✅ 2.- He was the life of the party at the wedding.✅ 1.- She felt like a wallflower at the party.✅ 2.- At the school dance, she was a wallflower.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Get around** 1.- He knows how to get around the city without a map. 2.- They use bicycles to get around town quickly. 1.-He started to sock away money for his vacation. 2.- She\'s been socking away savings for years to buy a house. 1.- Can you help me figure out how to use this software? 2.- We need to figure out a solution to this problem quickly. 1.- The plane will take off in 20 minutes. 2.- The pilot announced that we are ready to take off. **[IDIOMS]** 1.-The hustle and bustle of the airport can be terrible. 2.- I don\'t like the hustle and bustle before boarding. 1.- She plans to couch surf during her trip. 2.- We decided to couch surf to save money. **[PHRASAL VERBS]** · **Look around** 1.- When you visit a new city, take some time to look around. 2.- Look around before you cross the street. 1.-We decided to stop over in Paris on our way to Rome. 2.- The flight will stop over in Dubai for a few hours. 1.- Check out this new book I found. 2.- You should check out that restaurant; it's amazing. 1.- We need to get away for the weekend.✅ 2.- Let's get away to the beach this summer.✅ **[IDIOMS]** 1.-I took a shine to her the moment I met her.✅ 2.- It seems I have taken a shine to my new coworker.✅ 1.- During the dog days of summer, we like to cool off at the pool.✅ 2.- Let\'s plan a beach trip during the dog days of summer.✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** - 1.- Everyone decided to chip in for the gift.✅ 2.- Let\'s chip in and buy a present for the teacher.✅ - 1.- The temporary tattoo will wear off in a few days..✅ 2.- His enthusiasm wore off after the first week..✅ - 1.- It\'s time to grow up and take responsibility..✅ 2.- She has really grown up over the past year..✅ - 1.- I feel happy when I think back to my childhoodWhen I think back to my childhood, I feel happy. 2.- I often think back to my school days..✅ **[IDIOMS]** - 1.- Break a leg on your audition!.✅ 2.-Good luck on your exam! Break a leg!.✅ - 1.-You\'re comparing two completely different situations; it\'s like apples to oranges..✅ 2.- Trying to compare our company to theirs is like comparing apples to oranges..✅ **[PHRASAL VERBS]** - 1.- Please calm down; everything will be fine..✅ 2.- Calm down before you make any decisions.✅ - 1.- You need to loosen up and enjoy the party. ✅ 2.- She told him to loosen up and relax..✅ - 1.- She goofed off all day instead of studying..✅ 2.- Stop goofing off and focus on your work..✅ - 1.- Don\'t bottle up your emotions; it\'s important to express how you feel..✅ 2.-She tends to bottle up her feelings instead of talking about them..✅ **[IDIOMS]** - 1.- Don\'t lose your cool; stay calm and composed..✅ 2.-Losing your cool won\'t solve anything..✅ - 1.-I have mixed feelings about starting a new job..✅ 2.-She has mixed feelings about moving to a new city..✅

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