He managed to FEND OFF the criticism in the press. I can't wait all day for the truth. I STUCK WITH the job though I found it very stressful. However, it’s still hard for me to sound like a native speaker. Borrow money from a bank or other official lender. The trainer RUBBED her DOWN after the race. He CAME ACROSS as shy because he spoke so quietly. They didn't like the ideas, but had to BUCKLE UNDER or face the sack. Increase price, speed or power of something. The police told the protesters to BACK OFF. The private schools CREAM OFF many of the best pupils. People are afraid to SPEAK OUT in oppressive political regimes. The government is increasing its powers but is SLOUGHING OFF responsibility for its failures. A particular application of a processing code can be GIVEN OFF while requiring minimal run-time support. Release or put something on sale quickly. Be ready and waiting for something to happen. There was a pause, then the noise STARTED UP again. The dark frame SETS the pale drawing OFF well. Dave CRASHED OUT at a friend's flat after the end-of-term party. Enter a profession, hospital, trade, market. They tried to FREEZE me OUT of the conversation. They MET WITH some problems they hadn't anticipated. I'm BANKING ON your help; I can't do it alone. Leave work because of a dispute with the management. Dislike, disagree or hold a grudge (Usually negative). The orchestra TUNED UP their instruments before the concert. I had to TEAR him AWAY from the office for dinner. The government has denied LEANING ON the Attorney General to get his approval of the war. After hearing the tragic news he TEARED UP and could hardly speak. I had to SIT the game OUT because I was ill. We had to CUT the police IN on the deal to avoid trouble. She CAME INTO a lot of money when her grandmother died. Kill an animal because it's old, ill, etc.. We now intend to GO AHEAD WITH the final stage of the project. The entry was ZEROED OUT of the database. They had a meeting to TALK OUT how people felt. Important Phrasal Verbs PDF. As the lesson DREW ON, the students started to get bored. Cut, remove an amount or part of something. Make so much noise to stop someone being heard. I was exhausted and CONKED OUT on the sofa. I FILED a copy of the letter AWAY for my records. Abide by. After a long illness, she finally PEGGED IT yesterday. The newspapers DREDGED UP the details of his affair with his research assistant. We have LINED UP a lot of meetings for them. I MOOCHED ABOUT the whole afternoon because I didn't feel like working. I CUT some pictures OUT to use as visual aids. They have ASKED us OVER for drinks on Friday. I was BOXED IN by the bus and couldn't change lane. I need to POLISH UP my French before I go to Paris. You're always arguing. Expose or accuse someone of wrongdoing or incompetence. I TURNED IN at half past eleven because I had an early start the next morning. We KNOCKED OFF early on Friday to avoid the rush hour queues. Excavate a protective shelter (military). The campaign started well, but FIZZLED OUT when they ran out of money. A lot of people are SPONGING ON the state by claiming benefits they're not entitled to. I've got my exams next week and I haven't done much work, so I'd better KNUCKLE DOWN. The total costs ADD UP TO several million euros. The job BRINGS IN two thousand dollars a month. We PALLED UP when I started working with her. She GETS ABOUT a bit; she's always with some new guy. The solicitor FRONTS FOR a number of criminal gangs. The neighbour's dog WENT FOR the postman and bit him. My computer's ACTING UP; I think I might have a virus. Try to make something seem less important. I GOT the test OVER WITH rather than have to worry about it any longer. She was CASTING AROUND FOR people to help her. They SPIRITED her AWAY before the police arrived. The new tax will CLAW BACK what the government has given out in grants. We LOOKED ROUND the house and decided that we didn't like it enough to buy it. Connect machines to the electricity supply. The prime minister should STAND ASIDE and let a new leader head the party. Jackie and Anil TOOK OUT a mortgage to buy a bigger flat. I paid for everything to SOFTEN them UP before they made the decision. The band's new CD is COMING OUT in September. I tried calling her mobile phone, but I couldn't GET THROUGH. We stopped to FUEL UP before the car ran out. In the first race, the favourite ROMPED IN. Hit someone suddenly, usually without warning, or try to hit them. He GAVE WAY TO his anger and started screaming at them. He didn't score many, but we can PUT that DOWN TO inexperience. Separate part of a company or service, often by selling it. Make sure you don't MISS anyone OUT when you call their names. 181 Common Phrasal Verbs List - with Meanings and Example Sentences (audio lessons)“I’ve been learning English for years. Look in a place to try to find something. The airport taxes CANCELLED OUT the savings we had made on the flight tickets. The lecture sounded really boring, so I SLOPED OFF and went to the pub. He was so upset he couldn't GET the words OUT. The fog CLOSED IN and we couldn't see two yards in front of us. The motorbike ZIPPED BY the cars stuck in the traffic jam. If you've finished your work, I'm ready to SHIP OUT. They COBBLED a few pages TOGETHER and submitted it. The magazine gives you tips on how to FRESHEN UP your home cheaply. Sweat heavily, develop skin sores or irritation.. When a hot liquid spills out of a container. We were behind schedule, but the others PITCHED IN and we got it done in time. Could you WEIGH OUT 200 grammes of that for me? The company is GIVING OFF all over the country. He's SIGNED ON WITH Manchester United for the next three years. You have to SIGN IN before you can enter the club. I've SIGNED ON to help at the village fete. Go to the airport, station, etc., to say goodbye to someone. Tom BACKED UP without looking and ran over his laptop. The companies are SQUARING UP for a fight. Arrest, take to police station for questioning. Chelsea were accused of TAPPING him UP even though he was under contract. Explain or demonstrate something carefully to someone. It WENT DOWN as the worst day in the history of the company. She soon TIRED OF the course and dropped out. Leave a job or position so that someone else can take over. Publish, make available for the public to see or buy. Because I left the company, I LOST OUT ON my bonus. Pay someone illegally as part of the price. It was good to have some money in the bank to FALL BACK ON when I lost my job. The marathon runner barely BEAT OUT his rival at the tape. 50 PHRASAL VERBS FOR WORK AND BUSINESS PHRASAL VERBS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY USED IN BUSINESS ... (for example, files and programmes) so that you do not lose it. Meet someone after a period of time and find out what they have been doing. We STARTED OFF early because we knew the journey would take all day. Cut the electricity supply to a computer or electronic device. He wanted to ASK her OUT but was too shy. /Length 16 0 R The government denied that they had SEXED UP the report to make the front page. How are you GETTING ALONG WITH the training course? We want to SELL UP and move to the country. To remove something by cutting it with a saw. The competition ROLLED ON despite the administrative problems. The waiters and waitresses DIVVY OUT the tips at the end of the night. 17 0 obj Drive a new car carefully in order not to damage the engine. Did you GET a refund OUT OF the travel agency? Pursue, be aware of someone's true nature. Actually, to sound like a native English speaker requires a lot. She GOT IT OFF WITH her friend's husband. His voice TAILED AWAY when he was speaking about what he'd done wrong. Have personal or sexual relationships with many people. He told them to BUZZ OFF because they were annoying him. They SHACKED UP a few months after they started going out. Lose interest as you grow older or become more mature. They CARRIED the reforms THROUGH despite the opposition. Wait or refuse to do something until you get what you want. The police ARE AFTER him because of the theft. Their unfriendliness DRIVES customers AWAY. Discuss a problem or issue to find a solution. I am not QUARRELLING WITH their idea, but I think there are other possibilities. The projects have to be GIVEN IN three weeks before we break up for the end of term. The secretary SHOWED me IN to speak to the manager. He started well, but I CAUGHT him UP on the third lap. She CAME OUT at university and has been living with her partner, Jane, for the last couple of years. They SNAFFLED UP all the food before we got there. They SET UP a dot com company, floated it a couple of years later on the Stock Exchange and made an absolute fortune. Enter an argument or discussion to express a strongly felt idea. I used a cloth to MOP UP the coffee I had knocked over.