Phrasal Verbs List and Examples (PDF)

Example: Party leaders backed down after latest protests.

Example: That car crashed into the building and blew up!

Example: They were on our way to the school when our car broke down. 

Example:  She’s still very sad about her sister’s death, so don’t bring it up. 

Example:  We bumped into Mary when we were in city last week.

Example:  Because of their wedding, we had to call off our holiday. 

Example: The doctor had come to check on his patient

Example: Have you packed yet? We have to check out by 12 pm..

Example: I’m pretty sure I can come to party next week. I just have to check with my parents.

Example: When I was clearing my phone, I came across to our old messages. 

Example:  I had a great time here. I’ll come back soon!

Example:  You don’t need to wait– just come in!

Example:  She keeps coming up with all kinds of lame excuses.

Example: I’ll be in my office all day. You can drop by for coffee whenever you want.

Example: You forgot your wallet in my room. I’ll drop it off at your office later.

Example:  She ended up marrying his high school boyfriend.

Example:  I fell apart after her death.

Example: He fell down at school today.

Example:  He find out a new way to travel between cities.

Example: We are good friends and always got along with each other.

Example: The police almost caught him, but he got away.

Example: They don’t have a lot of money, but they’ll get by. 

Example: I know your wife mad at you now, but she’ll get over it. 

Example: Can you please get up? I think you’re sitting on wallet.

Example:  I think I’m going to give them away. I don’t need these shoes anymore.

Example: Our kids have been asking us for a new computer. We finally gave in and got them one. 

Example: Her health is getting worse. She need to give up smoking. 

Example: It seems this project will go ahead without you.

Example: I just want to go out and have a party!

Example: When I grow up, I want to be a musician. 

Example: Can you hang on for a minute? 

Example: Let’s hang out together sometime soon.

Example: You kick me out from this house.

Example: Let me in please! It’s too cold out here!

Example: Can you look after my boys while I’m  away?

Example: I have been looking for you everywhere. 

Example: I didn’t know what ‘meme’ meant and had to look it up in a dictionary.

Example: John still hasn’t made up with Maryam.

Example: It is pay back time for all your crimes.

Example: Let’s go to the picnic in one car – I’ll pick you up at 6 o’clock.

Example: I know I should clean my room, but I’ve been putting it off for weeks. 

Example: If she wants to play outside in the rain, make sure to put on a coat.

Example: The neighbor’s dog barks all night long, but I put up with it because they are nice people.

Example: We ran out of coffee.

Example: She didn’t even say goodbye. She just took off!

Example: It’s getting dark here; let’s turn on the lights.

Example: This is her favorite song! Turn it up!

Example: She’ll be home late today. You don’t have to wait up for her.

Example: Watch out! There’s a hole on the ground!