Phrasal verbs are one of the most challenging aspects of English for both native and non-native speakers. A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more prepositions or adverbs that creates a meaning completely different from the original verb. Without und...
Phrasal verbs are one of the most challenging aspects of English for both native and non-native speakers. A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more prepositions or adverbs that creates a meaning completely different from the original verb. Without understanding
phrasal verbs, natural English conversation is nearly impossible - they appear in everyday speech, literature, news, and business communication constantly.
This deck covers the most commonly used and tested phrasal verbs in English, organized by their base verb (get, take, make, put, turn, come, go, look, bring, run). Each card includes the phrasal verb, its meaning, and an example sentence. Essential for IELTS, TOEFL,
Cambridge B2/C1/C2 exams, and ESL learners at all levels.
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To rise from bed; to stand up. "She gets up at 6 AM every morning to exercise."
To recover from something (illness, disappointment, shock). "It took him months to get over the breakup."
To have a good relationship with someone. "She gets along well with all her colleagues."
To do something wrong without being punished. "He cheated on the exam and got away with it."
To remove or dispose of something unwanted. "We need to get rid of all this old furniture."
To successfully complete something difficult; to contact someone by phone. "I finally got through to customer service after 40 minutes."
To return to someone with information or a reply. "I'll get back to you with an answer by Friday."
(1) When a plane leaves the ground. (2) To remove clothing. (3) To become suddenly successful. "The business really took off after the viral post."
To gain control of something; to take responsibility from someone else. "A large corporation took over the small family business."
To resemble a parent or relative in appearance or character. "She takes after her father — same smile, same sense of humour."
To start a new hobby or activity; to occupy space or time. "He took up photography during the lockdown."
To understand and absorb information; to deceive someone. "There was so much new information — I couldn't take it all in."
(1) To invent a story or lie. (2) To reconcile after an argument. (3) To apply cosmetics. "They argued last week but made up the next day."
(1) To understand or see something with difficulty. (2) To claim or pretend. "I could barely make out his handwriting."
To compensate for something bad or missing. "Working overtime this week will make up for taking Thursday off."
To postpone; to cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm. "The meeting has been put off until next week."
To tolerate something unpleasant without complaining. "I can't put up with this noise any longer."
To suggest or propose an idea or plan. "She put forward an excellent proposal at the board meeting."
(1) To set something on a surface. (2) To criticize or humiliate someone. (3) To record in writing. "He always puts his staff down in front of clients."
(1) To arrive, especially unexpectedly. (2) To increase volume or heat. "He turned up late to his own wedding."
(1) To refuse or reject an offer. (2) To lower volume or heat. "She turned down the job offer despite the high salary."
To result in a particular way; to prove to be. "The event turned out to be a huge success."
To find or meet someone/something by chance; to make an impression. "I came across an old photo album in the attic."
To think of an idea or solution. "We need to come up with a plan by tomorrow morning."
To be the essential factor or main point. "In the end, it all comes down to how much effort you put in."
To experience something difficult; to examine something carefully. "She went through a very tough time after losing her job."
(1) When food spoils. (2) When an alarm sounds. (3) To explode. "The alarm went off at 3 AM and woke the whole street."
To review or examine carefully. "Let's go over the contract one more time before signing."
To investigate or research something. "The police are looking into the matter."
To admire and respect someone. "She has always looked up to her older sister."
To feel excited and happy about something in the future. "I'm really looking forward to the summer holidays."
(1) To raise a child. (2) To mention a topic in conversation. "It's never a good time to bring up politics at dinner."
To cause something to happen. "The new law brought about significant changes in working conditions."
To have no more of something left. "We've run out of coffee — I'll get some from the shop."
To meet someone unexpectedly; to encounter a problem. "I ran into my old school teacher at the supermarket."
(1) When a machine stops working. (2) To lose emotional control. (3) To analyze in detail. "The car broke down on the motorway."
To overcome an obstacle; to make an important discovery. "Scientists finally broke through in their cancer research."
To continue doing something. "Carry on with your work — I'll be back in ten minutes."
To complete or perform a task or plan. "The surgery was successfully carried out by a team of specialists."
To establish or organize something; to arrange equipment. "She set up her own business at the age of 25."
