LESSON 21, Phrasal Verbs 3
Phrasal Verbs:
Phrasal verbs are usually two-word phrases consisting of verb + adverb or verb + preposition. Think of them as you would any other English vocabulary. Study them as you come across them, rather than trying to memorize many at once. Use the list below as a reference guide when you find an expression that you don't recognize. The examples will help you understand the meanings. If you think of each phrasal verb as a separate verb with a specific meaning, you will be able to remember it more easily. Like many other verbs, phrasal verbs often have more than one meaning. Please revise the list below and visit the video which explains the usage of phrasal verbs in sentences.
clean something up |
tidy, clean |
Please clean up your bedroom before you go outside. |
come across something |
find unexpectedly |
I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet. |
come apart |
separate |
The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough. |
come down with something |
become sick |
My nephew came down with chicken pox this weekend. |
come forward |
volunteer for a task or to give evidence |
The woman came forward with her husband's finger prints. |
come from somewhere |
originate in |
The art of origami comes from Asia. |
count on someone/something |
rely on |
I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out. |
cross something out |
draw a line through |
Please cross out your old address and write your new one. |
cut back on something |
consume less |
My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods. |
cut something down |
make something fall to the ground |
We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm. |
cut in |
interrupt |
Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle. |
cut in |
pull in too closely in front of another vehicle |
The bus driver got angry when that car cut in. |