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Let's improve our conversations with some great phrasal verbs!
Phrasal verbs are incredibly common in English conversations and a lot of fun to learn!
Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb and a preposition, a verb and an adverb, or a verb with both an adverb and a preposition. As the meaning of phrasal verbs can often be quite different than the words that comprise them, many are idiomatic expressions.
Because we don't want you to get lost in the details of grammar, we've shuffled these example phrasal verbs so you'll be able to learn them just like native speakers do!
Remember that once you have a basic understanding of how a grammar point works, spend your time practicing examples of it in conversations! The fact that most native English speakers will not be able to tell you what a phrasal verb is should illustrate that detailed knowledge of grammar rules is not required to speak English fluently!
Let's get rolling!
Ask (Someone) Out
To ask someone out means to ask someone to go on a date.
I wanted to ask this cute girl out at school, but I was too shy.
Blow Up
To blow up means to explode. You can also blow up, or inflate, a balloon.
I mixed the wrong chemicals and my science project blew up in my face!
Count On
To count on someone or something means to rely on them or that thing for help.
I'm counting on you to water my plants while I'm on vacation.
Dress Up
To dress up means to wear nice clothes. For a more casual setting, you can dress down.
My wife and I dress up and go dancing every Friday night.
Eat Out
To eat out means to eat at a restaurant.
I live by myself and don't like to cook, so I eat out a lot.
Get Away
To get away means to go on vacation.
I've been so stressed out at work that I really need to get away for a while.
Give Up
To give up means to stop trying or quit. You can give up a bad habit like smoking or drinking.
I'm only four feet tall, so I gave up my dream of becoming a professional basketball player.
Hang Out
To hang out means to spend time relaxing by yourself or with friends. A place where people regularly meet to relax and socialize is often called a hangout.
My friends from work and I regularly hang out at a local bar after work.
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