Overview
This lecture covered 30 essential phrasal verbs commonly used in everyday English, with meanings, usage examples, and tips for correct grammar.
Phrasal Verbs for Daily Routines
- Wake up: stop sleeping.
- Get up: get out of bed.
- Turn on/off: start or stop an electronic device.
Phrasal Verbs for Stress and Problem Solving
- Stress out (s): make someone feel stressed.
- Come up with (s): think of a new idea or answer.
- Bring up (s): start to speak about a topic.
- Stand out: be noticeable due to being different or impressive.
- Look up (s): search for specific information.
- Figure out (s): think and find a solution.
Phrasal Verbs for Running Errands and Daily Tasks
- Run out of: use all of something and have none left.
- Pop into: enter a place briefly.
- Pick up (s): collect something.
- Drop off (s): leave something somewhere.
- Throw away (s): put in the trash.
- Cut back on: reduce something, usually food, drink, or spending.
Phrasal Verbs for Social and Emotional Contexts
- Put up with: tolerate something negative.
- Bear with: be patient with someone.
- Calm down (s): stop feeling upset or help someone do so.
- Get back to (s): respond to someone, usually by message or email.
- Look forward to: be excited about something in the future.
Phrasal Verbs for Work and Productivity
- Catch up on: do something quickly because you are behind.
- Fill out (s) / fill in (s): complete a form with information.
- Get along with: have a good relationship with someone.
- Turn up/down (s): increase or decrease volume (music, TV).
- Get rid of (s): remove something.
- Go over (s): review something.
- Hand in (s): give something to an authority.
- Sleep in: sleep longer than usual.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Phrasal verb — a verb phrase with one or more particles (prepositions/adverbs) that has a unique meaning.
- Separable phrasal verb (s) — object or pronoun can go between the verb and particle.
- Gerund — the -ing form of a verb used as a noun.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Write an example conversation using at least three phrasal verbs from the lesson.
- Review the definitions and example sentences for each phrasal verb.