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Phrasal verbs

The document provides a list of common phrasal verbs along with their meanings and example sentences. Each phrasal verb is categorized by its usage, such as 'get along' for relationships, 'make up' for reconciliation or invention, and others like 'ring back,' 'cut off,' and 'fall over.' The document serves as a reference for understanding and using these phrasal verbs in various contexts.

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Phrasal verbs

The document provides a list of common phrasal verbs along with their meanings and example sentences. Each phrasal verb is categorized by its usage, such as 'get along' for relationships, 'make up' for reconciliation or invention, and others like 'ring back,' 'cut off,' and 'fall over.' The document serves as a reference for understanding and using these phrasal verbs in various contexts.

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Phrasal verbs

1. Get along – To have a good relationship with someone.


Sarah and her new colleague get along very well.
I don't get along with my neighbors because they are too noisy.
Despite their differences, the two politicians managed to get along.

2. Make up
a) To invent (a story, excuse, etc.)
He made up an excuse for being late.
She made up a story about losing her homework.
The child loves to make up fairy tales.

b) To reconcile after an argument


They had a fight, but they made up the next day.
I had an argument with my sister, but we always make up quickly.
After weeks of not speaking, they finally made up.

3. Ring back/ Call back – To call someone again later.


I'll ring you back in an hour.
She didn't answer, so I’ll ring her back later.
Could you ring me back after your meeting?
Text back, write back, mail back

4. Cut off
a) To disconnect (phone, electricity, etc.)
The storm cut off our electricity.
My call was cut off in the middle of our conversation.
They cut off the water supply due to a pipe leak.
b) To isolate someone
He was cut off from his friends after moving abroad.
The village was cut off due to heavy snowfall.
She cut herself off from social media for a month.

5. Fall over – To lose balance and collapse.


Be careful not to fall over on the ice.
The child fell over while running.
I tripped on a rock and fell over.

6. Go off
a) To explode (bombs, fireworks, etc.)
The bomb went off in the middle of the night.
The alarm went off at 6 AM.
Fireworks went off during the celebration.

b) To spoil (food)
The milk has gone off, don’t drink it.
Be careful, this meat has gone off.
The smell suggests that the cheese has gone off.

7. Give away
a) To reveal a secret
He accidentally gave away the surprise.
His expression gave away his true feelings.
She gave away the ending of the movie.
b) To donate or give something for free
The store is giving away free samples.
She gave away her old clothes to charity.
He gave away his childhood toys.

8. Step down – To resign from a position.


The CEO decided to step down after ten years.
The politician stepped down due to a scandal.
She stepped down as team leader to focus on her studies.

9. Carry out – To complete a task or perform an action.


The scientists carried out an important experiment.
The police carried out an investigation.
The workers carried out repairs on the bridge.

10. Find out – To discover information.


I need to find out what happened.
She found out the truth about her past.
He found out that the flight was delayed.

11. Take over


a) To take control of something
The company was taken over by a larger firm.
She took over as manager after her boss retired.
Robots may take over some jobs in the future.

b) To replace someone in a task


Can you take over while I go on a break?
He took over the project from his colleague.
She took over the responsibility for organizing the event.

12. Hold up
a) To delay something
Traffic held me up this morning.
The flight was held up due to bad weather.
The meeting was held up by technical issues.

b) To rob someone (with force or threat)


The bank was held up by masked robbers.
The thieves held up a store last night.
He was held up at gunpoint.

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