– have a romantic relationship with someone Have you heard? Charlie is going out with Kathy.The poker game went on for hours and hours.A bomb went off outside the airport, luckily nobody was hurt. The milk has gone off, we’ll have to buy some more.– support an idea or agree with someone’s opinion – to stop trying to do something (often because it is too difficult) The sudoku puzzle was too difficult so I gave up and read a book instead.
An extensive list of phrasal verbs free#
They’re giving/handing out free samples of delicious cheese at the supermarket.The receptionist gave out all the most important information to the guests.(a smell) – produce and send into the air The rotting fruit was giving off a nasty smell.The kids wouldn’t stop asking for an ice cream so I finally gave in and let them have one.Don’t forget to give/hand in your essays at the end of the class.Hey! That’s my bag! Give it back – return.He accidently gave away the surprise birthday party to the birthday girl, what an idiot! – reveal.I’m cleaning out my garage this weekend, I’m going to get rid of so much old stuff.I get together with my old uni friends every 6 months or so.I’m still getting over a nasty cold but I should be fine in a couple of days.– recover after the end of a relationship with someone It took him a long time to get over her, I think he still loves her.Stop chatting and get on with your work! – start or continue doing something (especially work).I don’t earn much but it’s enough to get by.He stole €10 from his mum’s purse and got away with it, she blamed his brother.We just want to get away for the weekend and have some peace and quiet.I get along/on really well with all my teachers.– find out more about something take further action I wrote them an email to follow up my complaint from the previous day.Yesterday she found out that she passed her law degree.– argue and stop being friendly with someone She fell out with her younger sister over who was going to look after grandma at Christmas.She fell for him the moment she met him.– an end result of something planned or unplanned We were supposed to go out clubbing but we ended up staying in. We got lost and ended up in a completely different town.– stop taking part in (a competition, a university, etc.) He didn’t enjoy the economics degree course and dropped out after 6 months.– to take something (or someone) to a place and leave it there The taxi dropped us off outside the airport. He also came to drop off my Christmas presents.My Dad dropped by on his way home to work to say hello.We all dressed up as monsters for Halloween.– put on different clothes in order to disguise yourself.– fasten, button up clothes repair, redecorate or modernize a building or room The child was struggling to do up his shoelaces.My doctor has told me I need to cut out all processed meats from my diet.Sorry, the call got cut off when we went through a tunnel.My New Year’s resolution is to cut down on fast food.– reduce the amount you consume.Don’t be late! Everyone is counting on you.– be mentioned, arise or appear (in class / an exam / a meeting) The topic of a pay rise came up in my meeting with the boss.I’ve come up with a great idea for our Halloween costumes.Come round after school and we’ll work on the science project together.He came into quite a lot of money when his grandparents passed away.I came across my old school books while I was clearing out the attic.I bought him a pint to try to cheer him up – make happier.– to understand/realise after a long time I kept dropping hints about what I wanted for my birthday but my wife didn’t catch on.catch on – to become popular (an idea or a style) The new hairstyle has really caught on with teenagers in my town.I’m just going to carry on working on my presentation, but let me know if you need anything.They’ve had to call off the match due to bad weather.The situation calls for calm negotiations and cool heads from everyone involved.I bumped/ran into an old friend from uni in the street.My parents died when I was very young so my grandma brought me up.– to end to separate (a marriage / a relationship / etc.) They broke/split up last year but then they got back together.My car always breaks down when I don’t have enough money to get it repaired.They’ve made their demands and they’re not going to back down.
An extensive list of phrasal verbs code#
At the end of the handout I’ve added a QR code to the quizlet set so that students can access it easily.