800 Common English Phrasal Verbs with meaning and example sentences

800 Common English Phrasal Verbs with meaning and example sentences

1. 800 Common English
Phrasal Verbs
1.Turn on something - To start a device or
machine.
She
→
turned on the TV to watch the
news.
2.Turn off something - To stop a device or
machine from operating.
He
→
turned off the lights before going
to bed.
3.Pick up something - To lift something
from a surface.
She
→
picked up the book from the table.
4.Put down something - To place
something onto a surface.
He
→
put down his coffee mug on the
counter.
5.Give up something - To stop doing or
trying something.
She
→
gave up smoking after years of
trying.
6.Look after someone/something - To take
care of someone or something.
He
→
looked after his younger brother
while their parents were out.
7.Take off something - To remove an item,
often clothing.
She
→
took off her jacket when she got
home.
8.Put on something - To wear or dress in
something.
He
→
put on a sweater because it was
cold.
9.Find out something - To discover
information.
They
→
found out the truth about the
project.
10.Run out of something - To use up all of
something.
We
→
ran out of milk this morning.
11.Set up something - To arrange or
establish something.
He
→
set up the new computer in the
office.
12.Break down - To stop working (usually a
machine) or collapse emotionally.
The car
→
broke down on the highway.
13.Look up something - To search for
information in a reference source.
She
→
looked up the word in the
dictionary.
14.Go out - To leave a place or socialize.
They
→
went out to a restaurant for
dinner.
15.Come back - To return to a place.
He
→
came back home after a long trip.
16.Wake up - To stop sleeping.
She
→
woke up early to start her day.
17.Get up - To rise from bed or stand up.
He
→
got up at 7 a.m. to exercise.
18.Sit down - To take a seat.
They
→
sat down on the couch to relax.
19.Stand up - To rise to a standing position.
She
→
stood up to greet the guests.
20.Call off something - To cancel an event or
plan.
They
→
called off the meeting due to bad
weather.

2. 21.Hang up - To end a phone call.
He
→
hung up after a quick conversation.
22.Show up - To arrive or appear.
She
→
showed up late to the party.
23.Check out something - To examine or
investigate something.
He
→
checked out the new store in town.
24.Fill in something - To complete a form or
provide missing information.
She
→
filled in the application with her
details.
25.Throw away something - To discard or
get rid of something.
He
→
threw away the old newspapers.
26.Bring up something - To mention or
introduce a topic.
She
→
brought up an interesting idea
during the meeting.
27.Cut off something - To interrupt or stop
something.
The storm
→
cut off the power supply.
28.Look forward to something - To be
excited about a future event.
They
→
looked forward to their vacation.
29.Run into someone - To meet someone
unexpectedly.
She
→
ran into an old friend at the mall.
30.Take over something - To assume control
of something.
He
→
took over the family business.
31.Hold on - To wait or grip something
tightly.
She
→
held on to the railing while
climbing the stairs.
32.Give away something - To donate or
reveal something.
He
→
gave away his old clothes to
charity.
33.Pick out something - To choose or select
something.
She
→
picked out a dress for the party.
34.Turn down something - To reject or lower
the volume of something.
He
→
turned down the job offer.
35.Work out - To exercise or resolve a
problem.
They
→
worked out their differences
after a long talk.
36.Pass out - To faint or distribute
something.
She
→
passed out from the heat.
37.Come up with something - To suggest or
think of an idea.
He
→
came up with a brilliant plan.
38.Break up - To end a relationship or
separate.
They
→
broke up after two years
together.
39.Let down someone - To disappoint
someone.
She didn’t want to
→
let down her team.
40.Go over something - To review or
examine something.
He
→
went over the report before
submitting it.
41.Catch up with someone - To reach the
same level or meet after a long time.
She
→
caught up with her old classmates.
42.Drop off something/someone - To deliver
or leave something/someone
somewhere.
He
→
dropped off the package at the
post office.

3. 43.Back up something - To support or make
a copy of data.
She
→
backed up her files on a hard
drive.
44.Turn around - To change direction or
improve a situation.
He
→
turned around the failing
company.
45.Move out - To leave a place of residence.
They
→
moved out of their apartment
last month.
46.Check in - To register or report arrival.
She
→
checked in at the hotel reception.
47.Grow up - To mature or become an adult.
He
→
grew up in a small village.
48.Hand over something - To give
something to someone else.
She
→
handed over the keys to the new
owner.
49.Look out - To be careful or watch for
danger.

→
Look out for cars when crossing the
street!
50.Take up something - To start a hobby or
activity.
He
→
took up painting in his free time.
51.Shut down something - To close or stop
something from operating.
They
→
shut down the factory due to low
demand.
52.Point out something - To indicate or
mention something.
She
→
pointed out the mistake in the
document.
53.Carry on - To continue doing something.
He
→
carried on working despite the
noise.
54.Fall apart - To break into pieces or fail
emotionally.
The old chair
→
fell apart when he sat on
it.
55.Get over something - To recover from an
illness or emotion.
She
→
got over her cold in a few days.
56.Mix up something - To confuse or blend
things together.
He
→
mixed up the names of the guests.
57.Come across something - To find or
encounter something by chance.
She
→
came across an old photo in the
drawer.
58.Hang out - To spend time casually with
others.
They
→
hung out at the park all
afternoon.
59.Break in - To enter a place illegally or
interrupt.
The thief
→
broke in through the window.
60.Turn up - To arrive or increase in volume.
He
→
turned up just as the movie started.
61.Put off something - To delay or
discourage.
She
→
put off her homework until the
weekend.
62.Run over something - To hit with a
vehicle or review quickly.
He accidentally
→
ran over a toy in the
driveway.
63.Hold up something - To delay or rob.
Traffic
→
held up their plans to arrive
early.
64.Pass away - To die.
Her grandfather
→
passed away last year.

4. 65.Look into something - To investigate or
research something.
They
→
looked into the cause of the
problem.
66.Bring back something - To return
something or recall a memory.
She
→
brought back souvenirs from her
trip.
67.Clean up - To tidy or remove mess.
He
→
cleaned up the kitchen after dinner.
68.Drop by - To visit briefly.
She
→
dropped by to say hello.
69.Figure out something - To solve or
understand something.
He
→
figured out how to fix the leak.
70.Go through something - To experience or
review something.
She
→
went through a tough time last
year.
71.Take back something - To return or
retract something.
He
→
took back his rude comment after
apologizing.
72.Set off - To begin a journey or trigger
something.
They
→
set off on their road trip at dawn.
73.Pull over - To stop a vehicle at the side of
the road.
The police told him to
→
pull over.
74.Give in - To surrender or agree
reluctantly.
She
→
gave in to her kids’ demands for
ice cream.
75.Lift up something - To raise something
physically or emotionally.
He
→
lifted up the box onto the shelf.
76.Run away - To escape or flee.
The dog
→
ran away from the yard.
77.Show off - To display something proudly.
She
→
showed off her new car to her
friends.
78.Slow down - To reduce speed or pace.
He
→
slowed down as he approached the
turn.
79.Take out something - To remove or order
food to go.
She
→
took out the trash this morning.
80.Wear out - To become exhausted or
make something unusable.
The shoes
→
wore out after months of
use.
81.Cheer up - To become happier or make
someone happier.
He
→
cheered up after hearing the good
news.
82.Come over - To visit someone’s home.
She
→
came over to watch a movie.
83.Get in - To enter a vehicle or arrive.
He
→
got in the car and drove off.
84.Kick off something - To start an event or
remove shoes.
They
→
kicked off the event with a
speech.
85.Move in - To start living in a new place.
They
→
moved in to their new house last
week.
86.Pay back something - To return money or
a favor.
She
→
paid back the loan in full.
87.Slip up - To make a mistake.
He
→
slipped up during the presentation.

5. 88.Speak up - To talk louder or express an
opinion.
She
→
spoke up about the unfair rules.
89.Stay up - To remain awake late.
They
→
stayed up all night chatting.
90.Tear up something - To rip something or
cry.
She
→
tore up the letter in anger.
91.Try on something - To test clothing
before buying.
He
→
tried on the jacket to see if it fit.
92.Wash up - To clean dishes or oneself.
She
→
washed up after cooking dinner.
93.Write down something - To record
information on paper.
He
→
wrote down the phone number.
94.Brush off something - To dismiss or
ignore something.
She
→
brushed off the criticism and kept
going.
95.Call back someone - To return a phone
call.
He
→
called back his boss after missing
the call.
96.Die out - To become extinct or disappear.
Some traditions
→
died out over time.
97.Fill up something - To make something
full.
She
→
filled up the tank with gas.
98.Hang on - To wait or hold tightly.

→
Hang on a second, I’ll be right there.
99.Jump in - To start something quickly or
interrupt.
He
→
jumped in to help with the project.
100.Lay off someone - To stop employing
someone or quit a habit.
The company
→
laid off ten workers this
month.
101.Act out - To perform or express
something dramatically.
The kids
→
acted out a scene from their
favorite movie.
102.Add up - To make sense or calculate a
total.
The numbers don’t
→
add up; there must
be a mistake.
103.Back off - To retreat or stop bothering
someone.
He
→
backed off when he saw she was
upset.
104.Blow up - To explode or become very
angry.
She
→
blew up when she heard the news.
105.Build up something - To increase or
strengthen something over time.
He
→
built up his stamina with regular
exercise.
106.Calm down - To relax or become less
upset.
She
→
calmed down after taking a deep
breath.
107.Carry out something - To complete or
perform a task.
They
→
carried out the experiment
successfully.
108.Clear up - To tidy or resolve confusion.
He
→
cleared up the misunderstanding
with an apology.
109.Count on someone - To rely or depend
on someone.
You can always
→
count on her to help.
110.Cut down on something - To reduce the
amount of something.

6. He
→
cut down on sugar to improve his
health.
111.Deal with something - To handle or
manage a situation.
She
→
dealt with the complaint
professionally.
112.Dress up - To wear formal or fancy
clothes.
They
→
dressed up for the wedding.
113.Eat out - To have a meal at a restaurant.
They
→
ate out at a new Italian place.
114.Fall behind - To fail to keep up with
others.
He
→
fell behind in his studies during the
semester.
115.Fix up something - To repair or improve
something.
She
→
fixed up the old bike to ride again.
116.Get away - To escape or take a break.
They
→
got away for a weekend in the
mountains.
117.Hand out something - To distribute
something to others.
The teacher
→
handed out the
worksheets.
118.Heat up something - To make
something warm or hot.
She
→
heated up the soup for lunch.
119.Hurry up - To move or act faster.

→
Hurry up, or we’ll miss the train!
120.Join in - To participate in an activity.
He
→
joined in the game with the others.
121.Keep up with something - To stay at the
same level or pace.
She struggled to
→
keep up with the
class.
122.Knock out something - To complete
quickly or make unconsciousV - To hit and
make unconscious.
He
→
knocked out the opponent with
one punch.
123.Lay out something - To arrange or
explain something clearly.
She
→
laid out the plan for the project.
124.Light up - To illuminate or become
happy.
His face
→
lit up when he saw the gift.
125.Line up - To arrange in a row or prepare.
They
→
lined up for the concert tickets.
126.Lock up something - To secure
something with a lock.
He
→
locked up the shop before leaving.
127.Make up something - To invent or
reconcile.
She
→
made up a story to explain her
absence.
128.Mess up - To make a mistake or ruin
something.
He
→
messed up the recipe by adding
salt instead of sugar.
129.Open up - To start talking freely or
unlock something.
She
→
opened up about her feelings after
a while.
130.Pass on something - To transmit or
decline something.
He
→
passed on the message to his boss.
131.Pay off something - To finish paying a
debt or yield results.
Her hard work
→
paid off with a
promotion.
132.Pile up - To accumulate or stack.
The dishes
→
piled up in the sink.

7. 133.Plug in something - To connect to an
electrical source.
She
→
plugged in the charger to her
phone.
134.Pull out - To withdraw or remove
something.
He
→
pulled out of the race at the last
minute.
135.Put up with something - To tolerate or
endure something.
She
→
put up with the noise for as long
as she could.
136.Rip off something - To tear off or cheat
someone.
He
→
ripped off the label from the jar.
137.Roll out something - To launch or
introduce something new.
The company
→
rolled out a new product
line.
138.Rub off on someone - To influence
someone through contact.
Her optimism
→
rubbed off on the team.
139.Rule out something - To eliminate as a
possibility.
They
→
ruled out bad weather as the
cause.
140.Save up - To collect money over time.
She
→
saved up for a new car.
141.Screw up - To make a serious mistake.
He
→
screwed up the presentation by
forgetting his lines.
142.Seek out something - To search for or
pursue something.
She
→
sought out advice from her
mentor.
143.Sell out - To sell all items or betray
principles.
The concert
→
sold out in minutes.
144.Settle down - To calm down or establish
a stable life.
He plans to
→
settle down after traveling.
145.Shake off something - To get rid of
something unwanted.
She
→
shook off her doubts and kept
going.
146.Shoot up - To increase rapidly or inject
drugs.
Prices
→
shot up after the
announcement.
147.Sign up - To register or agree to
participate.
He
→
signed up for the cooking class.
148.Slip out - To leave quietly or say
something unintentionally.
She
→
slipped out of the room unnoticed.
149.Sort out something - To organize or
resolve something.
He
→
sorted out the files on his desk.
150.Speed up - To increase speed or pace.
She
→
sped up to finish the work on time.
151.Spell out something - To explain
something clearly.
He
→
spelled out the instructions for
everyone.
152.Split up - To divide or end a relationship.
They
→
split up the tasks among the
team.
153.Spread out - To extend or distribute
over an area.
The picnic blankets
→
spread out across
the field.

8. 154.Stack up - To pile or compare favorably.
How does this model
→
stack up against
the others?
155.Start over - To begin again from the
beginning.
She
→
started over after losing her first
draft.
156.Step up - To increase effort or take
responsibility.
He
→
stepped up to lead the project.
157.Stick around - To stay in a place longer.
She
→
stuck around after the meeting to
chat.
158.Stir up something - To provoke or mix
something.
His speech
→
stirred up a lot of
controversy.
159.Straighten up - To tidy or stand upright.
She
→
straightened up the room before
guests arrived.
160.Stretch out - To extend or relax.
He
→
stretched out on the couch after
work.
161.Switch off - To stop paying attention or
turn off.
She
→
switched off during the boring
lecture.
162.Take after someone - To resemble
someone in traits.
He
→
takes after his father in looks.
163.Talk over something - To discuss
something thoroughly.
They
→
talked over the issue before
deciding.
164.Team up with someone - To collaborate
with someone.
She
→
teamed up with a friend for the
competition.
165.Think over something - To consider
something carefully.
He
→
thought over the offer before
replying.
166.Throw out something - To discard or
suggest casually.
She
→
threw out the idea of a party.
167.Tidy up - To clean or organize a space.
He
→
tidied up his desk before leaving.
168.Tone down something - To make
something less intense.
She
→
toned down her criticism to be
kinder.
169.Track down something - To find after
searching.
He
→
tracked down the missing file.
170.Tune in - To listen or watch a broadcast.
They
→
tuned in to the live debate.
171.Turn over something - To flip or hand
something over.
She
→
turned over the pancake in the
pan.
172.Use up something - To consume
completely.
He
→
used up all the paint on the walls.
173.Wait up - To stay awake or pause for
someone.
She
→
waited up until he got home.
174.Warm up - To prepare or heat
something.
He
→
warmed up before the race.
175.Wear off - To fade or lose effect.
The excitement
→
wore off after a while.

9. 176.Wipe out - To destroy or exhaust
completely.
The virus
→
wiped out half the
population.
177.Work on something - To focus effort on
something.
She
→
worked on her essay all night.
178.Wrap up something - To finish or cover
something.
He
→
wrapped up the meeting with a
summary.
179.Zoom in - To focus closely or magnify.
She
→
zoomed in on the photo details.
180.Blow off something - To ignore or
dismiss something.
He
→
blew off the warning and regretted
it.
181.Brush up on something - To review or
improve a skill.
She
→
brushed up on her Spanish before
the trip.
182.Call out someone - To challenge or
name someone publicly.
He
→
called out his friend for lying.
183.Chill out - To relax or calm down.
She told him to
→
chill out after the
argument.
184.Cross out something - To draw a line
through something.
He
→
crossed out the wrong answer.
185.Do over something - To repeat or redo
something.
She
→
did over the painting to fix
mistakes.
186.Fade away - To gradually disappear.
The sound
→
faded away as they walked
off.
187.Flip out - To become very upset or
excited.
He
→
flipped out when he won the prize.
188.Go off - To explode or stop functioning.
The alarm
→
went off at 6 a.m.
189.Hold back - To restrain or withhold
something.
She
→
held back her tears during the
speech.
190.Kick out someone - To force someone to
leave.
They
→
kicked out the troublemaker
from the bar.
191.Leave out something - To omit or
exclude something.
He
→
left out a key detail in the story.
192.Let off someone - To excuse or release
someone lightly.
She
→
let off the kids with a warning.
193.Live up to something - To meet
expectations.
He didn’t
→
live up to his promises.
194.Nod off - To fall asleep unintentionally.
She
→
nodded off during the movie.
195.Play down something - To minimize the
importance of something.
He
→
played down his role in the
success.
196.Push back - To resist or delay
something.
They
→
pushed back against the new
rules.
197.Reach out - To contact or offer help.
She
→
reached out to her friend for
support.

10. 198.Run down - To criticize or lose energy.
He felt
→
run down after a long week.
199.Shut up - To stop talking (informal).
She told him to
→
shut up during the
movie.
200.Step in - To intervene or assist.
He
→
stepped in to stop the argument.
201.Act up - To behave badly or malfunction.
The kids
→
acted up during the class.
202.Add on something - To include or attach
something extra.
She
→
added on a dessert to her order.
203.Ask out someone - To invite someone
on a date.
He
→
asked out his coworker after
months of hesitation.
204.Back down - To withdraw from a
position or argument.
She refused to
→
back down during the
debate.
205.Bear with someone - To be patient with
someone.
Please
→
bear with me while I find the
file.
206.Black out - To lose consciousness or
obscure something.
He
→
blacked out after hitting his head.
207.Block off something - To close or restrict
access to something.
They
→
blocked off the street for the
parade.
208.Book in - To register or reserve a place.
She
→
booked in at the hotel for the
night.
209.Break off - To end abruptly or detach.
They
→
broke off their engagement
suddenly.
210.Bring in something - To introduce or
earn something.
He
→
brought in a new rule for the team.
211.Burn out - To become exhausted from
overwork.
She
→
burned out after months of long
hours.
212.Burst out - To suddenly start doing
something (e.g., laughing).
He
→
burst out laughing at the joke.
213.Buy out something - To purchase
someone’s share or business.
They
→
bought out their partner’s stake.
214.Call up someone - To phone or summon
someone.
She
→
called up her friend to chat.
215.Cash in on something - To take
advantage of an opportunity.
He
→
cashed in on the sale to make a
profit.
216.Catch on - To understand or become
popular.
The trend
→
caught on quickly among
teens.
217.Check up on someone - To verify
someone’s condition or progress.
She
→
checked up on her sick neighbor.
218.Chew out someone - To scold or
reprimand someone (informal).
The boss
→
chewed out the team for
being late.
219.Chip in - To contribute money or effort.
Everyone
→
chipped in to buy the gift.

11. 220.Clamp down on something - To enforce
strict control over something.
The school
→
clamped down on
tardiness.
221.Close down something - To shut
something permanently.
They
→
closed down the old factory.
222.Come down with something - To
become ill with something.
He
→
came down with a cold last week.
223.Cool off - To calm down or lower in
temperature.
She
→
cooled off after the argument.
224.Cover up something - To hide or conceal
something.
He tried to
→
cover up his mistake.
225.Crack down on something - To take
strict action against something.
The police
→
cracked down on speeding.
226.Crop up - To appear unexpectedly.
Problems
→
cropped up during the
event.
227.Cut out something - To remove or stop
doing something.
She
→
cut out caffeine from her diet.
228.Die down - To decrease in intensity.
The noise
→
died down after midnight.
229.Dig up something - To uncover or find
something hidden.
He
→
dug up an old photo from the attic.
230.Dish out something - To distribute or
serve something.
She
→
dished out advice to everyone.
231.Dozed off - To fall into a light sleep.
He
→
dozed off during the long drive.
232.Draw up something - To prepare or
draft something.
They
→
drew up a contract for the deal.
233.Drop out - To withdraw from something,
like school or a race.
She
→
dropped out of college to travel.
234.Dry up - To stop flowing or disappear.
The conversation
→
dried up after a
while.
235.Ease up - To reduce pressure or effort.
He
→
eased up on his strict rules.
236.Even out - To become level or balanced.
The scores
→
evened out by the end.
237.Face up to something - To confront or
accept something difficult.
She
→
faced up to her fears.
238.Fall out - To have a disagreement or
drop.
They
→
fell out over a silly argument.
239.Fend off something - To resist or repel
something.
He
→
fended off the attacker with a stick.
240.Fill out something - To complete a form
or expand.
She
→
filled out the survey online.
241.Fit in - To belong or adapt to a group.
He
→
fit in well with the new team.
242.Flake out - To fail to follow through or
fall asleep.
She
→
flaked out on our plans again.
243.Follow up on something - To pursue or
check on something later.
He
→
followed up on the job application.
244.Freak out - To panic or get very excited.
She
→
freaked out when she saw the
spider.

12. 245.Gear up for something - To prepare for
something.
They
→
geared up for the big game.
246.Get around - To travel or avoid
something.
She
→
gets around the city by bike.
247.Give off something - To emit or produce
something (e.g., smell).
The flowers
→
gave off a sweet scent.
248.Go along with something - To agree or
comply with something.
He
→
went along with the group’s
decision.
249.Grind out something - To produce
something with effort.
She
→
ground out a report despite
exhaustion.
250.Hack into something - To illegally access
a system.
He
→
hacked into the company’s
database.
251.Hammer out something - To work hard
to resolve or create something.
They
→
hammered out a deal after
hours.
252.Hang around - To loiter or spend time
idly.
He
→
hung around the café all day.
253.Head off - To leave or prevent
something.
She
→
headed off to avoid the traffic.
254.Hit on someone/something - To flirt or
discover something.
He
→
hit on a great idea for the project.
255.Hook up - To connect or meet casually
(informal).
They
→
hooked up the TV to the internet.
256.Hush up something - To keep
something quiet or secret.
They
→
hushed up the scandal quickly.
257.Iron out something - To resolve or
smooth out problems.
They
→
ironed out the details of the plan.
258.Jack up something - To increase sharply
(e.g., prices).
The store
→
jacked up the prices
overnight.
259.Jot down something - To quickly write
something.
She
→
jotted down the address on a
napkin.
260.Jump out - To stand out or emerge
suddenly.
The bright color
→
jumped out on the
page.
261.Keep off something - To avoid or stay
away from something.
He
→
kept off the grass as instructed.
262.Knock off - To stop work or copy
something.
She
→
knocked off early to relax.
263.Lash out - To attack verbally or
physically.
He
→
lashed out at her in anger.
264.Lean on someone - To rely on someone
for support.
She
→
leaned on her family during tough
times.
265.Leave off - To stop or omit something.
He
→
left off talking when she walked in.
266.Level off - To stabilize or stop changing.
The rain
→
leveled off by noon.

13. 267.Lighten up - To relax or be less serious.
She told him to
→
lighten up and enjoy
the day.
268.Live off something - To depend on
something for survival.
He
→
lived off savings for months.
269.Log in - To access a system with
credentials.
She
→
logged in to check her email.
270.Luck out - To experience good fortune.
He
→
lucked out and found a parking
spot.
271.Make out - To kiss or barely understand
something.
She could barely
→
make out his
handwriting.
272.Mark down something - To reduce the
price of something.
They
→
marked down the old inventory.
273.Mull over something - To think deeply
about something.
He
→
mulled over the decision all night.
274.Nail down something - To finalize or
secure something.
They
→
nailed down the meeting time.
275.Own up to something - To admit
responsibility.
She
→
owned up to breaking the vase.
276.Pan out - To succeed or turn out well.
The plan didn’t
→
pan out as expected.
277.Patch up something - To repair or
reconcile.
They
→
patched up their friendship after
the fight.
278.Pick on someone - To tease or bully
someone.
He always
→
picks on his little brother.
279.Pin down something - To specify or hold
in place.
She couldn’t
→
pin down the exact date.
280.Pitch in - To help or contribute effort.
Everyone
→
pitched in to clean the park.
281.Play up something - To emphasize or
exaggerate something.
He
→
played up his injury to get
sympathy.
282.Pop up - To appear suddenly or
unexpectedly.
A warning
→
popped up on the screen.
283.Pull up - To stop a vehicle or retrieve
something.
He
→
pulled up in front of the house.
284.Put away something - To store or
consume something.
She
→
put away the groceries quickly.
285.Rack up something - To accumulate or
achieve something.
He
→
racked up points in the game.
286.Rat out someone - To betray or inform
on someone (informal).
She
→
ratted out her friend to the
teacher.
287.Read up on something - To study or
research something.
He
→
read up on the topic before the
test.
288.Ride out something - To endure or
survive something.
They
→
rode out the storm in the
basement.

14. 289.Rip up something - To tear something
into pieces.
She
→
ripped up the contract in
frustration.
290.Root out something - To find and
eliminate something.
They
→
rooted out corruption in the
system.
291.Round up something - To gather or
increase to a whole number.
He
→
rounded up the cattle in the field.
292.Run off - To flee or produce quickly.
She
→
ran off a copy of the report.
293.Scout out something - To explore or
investigate something.
He
→
scouted out the area for a
campsite.
294.See through something - To detect
deception or complete something.
She
→
saw through his excuse
immediately.
295.Shake up something - To disturb or
reorganize something.
The news
→
shook up the entire team.
296.Shell out something - To pay a
significant amount (informal).
He
→
shelled out $500 for repairs.
297.Shrug off something - To dismiss as
unimportant.
She
→
shrugged off the minor setback.
298.Skip out on something - To avoid or
leave secretly.
He
→
skipped out on paying the bill.
299.Snap out of something - To recover
quickly from a mood.
She
→
snapped out of her funk after a
walk.
300.Sound off - To express an opinion
loudly.
He
→
sounded off about the new policy.
301.Space out - To lose focus or arrange
with gaps.
She
→
spaced out during the long
lecture.
302.Spark off something - To trigger or start
something.
His comment
→
sparked off a heated
debate.
303.Spin off something - To create
something derived from another.
The show
→
spun off a popular sequel.
304.Spit out something - To say or eject
something quickly.
He
→
spit out the bad-tasting food.
305.Splice up something - To enhance or
make more exciting (less common).
She
→
spliced up the party with music.
306.Sponge off someone - To live off
someone else’s resources.
He
→
sponged off his parents for years.
307.Spruce up something - To improve the
appearance of something.
They
→
spruced up the room with new
paint.
308.Square up - To settle a debt or prepare
to fight.
He
→
squared up the bill with cash.
309.Squeeze in something - To fit something
into a tight schedule/space.
She
→
squeezed in a quick workout.
310.Stamp out something - To eliminate or
suppress something.
They
→
stamped out the illegal activity.

15. 311.Stand by - To wait or support someone.
She
→
stood by her friend during the
crisis.
312.Stand out - To be noticeable or
exceptional.
His talent
→
stood out among the group.
313.Start up something - To begin or launch
something.
They
→
started up a new business.
314.Stay in - To remain at home.
She
→
stayed in to finish her work.
315.Stay off something - To avoid using or
touching something.
He
→
stayed off social media for a week.
316.Step back - To withdraw or pause for
perspective.
She
→
stepped back to rethink her
approach.
317.Stick out - To protrude or be
conspicuous.
His sore thumb
→
stuck out painfully.
318.Stick to something - To adhere or
remain committed to something.
He
→
stuck to his diet despite
temptation.
319.Stock up on something - To gather a
supply of something.
They
→
stocked up on food before the
storm.
320.Stop by - To visit briefly.
He
→
stopped by to drop off a gift.
321.Stop over - To stay briefly during a
journey.
She
→
stopped over in Paris on her trip.
322.Stress out - To feel or cause anxiety.
Exams always
→
stress out the students.
323.String along someone - To mislead or
keep someone waiting.
He
→
strung her along with false
promises.
324.Strip down something - To simplify or
remove parts.
They
→
stripped down the car for repairs.
325.Suck up to someone - To flatter
someone for favor (informal).
He
→
sucked up to the boss for a raise.
326.Sum up something - To summarize or
conclude.
She
→
summed up the meeting in a few
words.
327.Swear off something - To promise to
abandon something.
He
→
swore off junk food after the
holidays.
328.Sweep up - To clean or gather with a
broom.
She
→
swept up the leaves from the
porch.
329.Swing by - To make a quick visit.
He
→
swung by to pick up his keys.
330.Switch on something - To activate or
turn on something.
She
→
switched on the heater as it got
cold.
331.Tag along - To follow or join someone
casually.
He
→
tagged along with his friends to
the mall.
332.Take down something - To dismantle or
write down.
She
→
took down notes during the
lecture.

16. 333.Talk back - To respond rudely or
defiantly.
He
→
talked back to the teacher and got
detention.
334.Tear down something - To demolish or
criticize harshly.
They
→
tore down the old building.
335.Tell off someone - To reprimand or scold
someone.
She
→
told off her brother for being late.
336.Think up something - To invent or
devise something.
He
→
thought up a clever excuse.
337.Throw in something - To add something
extra.
They
→
threw in a free dessert with the
meal.
338.Tick off - To annoy or mark as done.
His attitude really
→
ticked her off.
339.Toss out something - To discard or
suggest casually.
She
→
tossed out the worn-out shoes.
340.Touch on something - To mention
briefly.
He
→
touched on the topic during the
speech.
341.Trade in something - To exchange for
something new.
She
→
traded in her old phone for a
discount.
342.Trip over something - To stumble or find
by chance.
He
→
tripped over the rug in the dark.
343.Tune out - To stop listening or paying
attention.
She
→
tuned out the background noise.
344.Turn in - To submit or go to bed.
He
→
turned in his homework late.
345.Type up something - To write something
using a keyboard.
She
→
typed up the letter for her boss.
346.Veg out - To relax or do nothing
(informal).
He
→
vegged out on the couch all day.
347.Wait on someone - To serve or attend to
someone.
She
→
waited on customers at the diner.
348.Walk out - To leave suddenly or
abandon.
He
→
walked out during the argument.
349.Wash out - To fail or remove by
washing.
The stain didn’t
→
wash out of the shirt.
350.Watch out for something - To be
cautious of something.

→
Watch out for the slippery floor!
351.Weigh in - To offer an opinion or
measure weight.
She
→
weighed in on the debate.
352.Whip up something - To prepare quickly
(e.g., food).
He
→
whipped up a meal in minutes.
353.Wimp out - To back out due to fear
(informal).
She
→
wimped out of the roller coaster
ride.
354.Wind down - To relax or slow down.
He
→
wound down with a book after
work.
355.Wipe off something - To clean or
remove from a surface.
She
→
wiped off the dust from the table.

17. 356.Wise up - To become aware or smarter.
He finally
→
wised up to her tricks.
357.Work up something - To build or
develop something.
She
→
worked up the courage to speak.
358.Write off something - To dismiss or
cancel as a loss.
They
→
wrote off the damaged car.
359.Yell out - To shout or call loudly.
He
→
yelled out for help from the crowd.
360.Zero in on something - To focus
precisely on something.
She
→
zeroed in on the main issue.
361.Zip up something - To fasten with a
zipper.
He
→
zipped up his jacket before leaving.
362.Bail out - To abandon or rescue
someone.
She
→
bailed out of the project early.
363.Bang up something - To damage or
injure something.
He
→
banged up his knee in the fall.
364.Beef up something - To strengthen or
increase something.
They
→
beefed up security for the event.
365.Belt out something - To sing or shout
loudly.
She
→
belted out the song with
confidence.
366.Blast off - To launch (e.g., a rocket) or
leave quickly.
The spaceship
→
blasted off at dawn.
367.Blot out something - To obscure or
erase something.
Clouds
→
blotted out the sun.
368.Blow out - To extinguish or fail
dramatically.
The candle
→
blew out in the wind.
369.Bog down - To become stuck or
overwhelmed.
He
→
bogged down in paperwork.
370.Boil down to something - To reduce to
the essentials.
It all
→
boils down to trust.
371.Botch up something - To ruin or mess
up something.
He
→
botched up the repair job.
372.Bounce back - To recover quickly.
She
→
bounced back after the setback.
373.Branch out - To expand or try new
things.
He
→
branched out into photography.
374.Buckle down - To focus and work hard.
She
→
buckled down to finish the project.
375.Bump into someone - To meet someone
by chance.
I
→
bumped into an old friend today.
376.Bundle up - To dress warmly or gather
together.
She
→
bundled up for the cold weather.
377.Burn down - To destroy by fire.
The barn
→
burned down overnight.
378.Butt in - To interrupt or interfere
(informal).
He
→
butted in during her speech.
379.Buzz off - To leave or go away (informal).
She told the pest to
→
buzz off.
380.Camp out - To sleep outdoors or stay
temporarily.
They
→
camped out in the backyard.

18. 381.Cave in - To collapse or give in to
pressure.
He
→
caved in and agreed to help.
382.Chalk up something - To attribute or
record something.
She
→
chalked up the win to teamwork.
383.Chase down something - To pursue or
track something.
He
→
chased down the lost dog.
384.Chat up someone - To talk flirtatiously
with someone.
He
→
chatted up the girl at the bar.
385.Choke up - To become emotional or
block something.
She
→
choked up during her speech.
386.Chop up something - To cut into small
pieces.
He
→
chopped up the vegetables for
soup.
387.Chuck out something - To throw away
or discard.
She
→
chucked out the broken chair.
388.Clam up - To stop talking or become
silent.
He
→
clammed up when asked about it.
389.Clean out something - To empty or use
up completely.
They
→
cleaned out the fridge before
moving.
390.Clock in - To record the start of work
time.
She
→
clocked in at 9 a.m. sharp.
391.Clog up something - To block or
obstruct something.
Grease
→
clogged up the drain.
392.Cloud over - To become overcast or
gloomy.
The sky
→
clouded over by afternoon.
393.Coast along - To proceed with little
effort.
He
→
coasted along in his easy job.
394.Cobble together something - To
assemble roughly.
She
→
cobbled together a costume from
scraps.
395.Cock up something - To ruin or
mishandle something (informal).
He
→
cocked up the presentation
completely.
396.Come off - To succeed or detach.
The stain didn’t
→
come off the shirt.
397.Conk out - To fall asleep or stop
working.
The old car
→
conked out on the road.
398.Cough up something - To reluctantly
give or produce something.
He
→
coughed up the money he owed.
399.Cozy up to someone - To get friendly for
advantage.
She
→
cozied up to the new manager.
400.Cram in something - To fit into a tight
space or time.
He
→
crammed in a last-minute study
session.
401.Creep up on someone - To approach
slowly or unexpectedly.
The deadline
→
crept up on her before
she knew it.
402.Crank up something - To increase or
start something energetically.
He
→
cranked up the music for the party.

19. 403.Crash out - To fall asleep suddenly or
fail.
She
→
crashed out on the couch after
work.
404.Cream off something - To take the best
part of something.
They
→
creamed off the profits for
themselves.
405.Cross off something - To remove from a
list by marking.
He
→
crossed off the completed tasks.
406.Crowd in - To gather closely or
overwhelm.
Memories
→
crowded in as she visited
her old home.
407.Cry out - To shout or scream in pain or
surprise.
She
→
cried out when she stubbed her
toe.
408.Cut back on something - To reduce
usage or spending.
They
→
cut back on expenses this month.
409.Dash off something - To do or write
something quickly.
He
→
dashed off a note before leaving.
410.Dawn on someone - To become clear or
realized.
It
→
dawned on her that she’d forgotten
the keys.
411.Deck out something - To decorate or
dress up elaborately.
They
→
decked out the room for the
celebration.
412.Die off - To gradually disappear or
become extinct.
The old customs
→
died off over time.
413.Dig in - To start eating or hold a position
firmly.
She
→
dug in to the delicious meal.
414.Dole out something - To distribute
sparingly.
He
→
doled out the candy to the kids.
415.Double up - To share or bend over (e.g.,
in pain).
They
→
doubled up with laughter at the
joke.
416.Drag on - To continue too long or slowly.
The meeting
→
dragged on for hours.
417.Draw out something - To extend or elicit
something.
She
→
drew out the story to keep them
hooked.
418.Drift off - To fall asleep gradually.
He
→
drifted off during the movie.
419.Drive off - To leave in a vehicle or repel.
She
→
drove off after saying goodbye.
420.Drop in - To visit unexpectedly.
He
→
dropped in while passing by.
421.Drown out something - To overpower
with louder sound.
The music
→
drowned out their
conversation.
422.Drum up something - To generate or
gather (e.g., support).
They
→
drummed up interest for the
event.
423.Duck out - To leave quickly or avoid
something.
She
→
ducked out of the party early.
424.Dumb down something - To simplify
excessively.

20. They
→
dumbed down the lesson for
beginners.
425.Dust off something - To clean or reuse
something old.
He
→
dusted off his guitar to play again.
426.Eat up something - To consume
completely or enjoy.
The kids
→
ate up all the cookies.
427.Edge out someone - To narrowly defeat
or replace someone.
She
→
edged out her rival in the race.
428.Egg on someone - To encourage or
provoke someone.
They
→
egged him on to jump into the
pool.
429.End up - To arrive at a final situation.
We
→
ended up staying home all day.
430.Eye up something - To look at with
interest or desire.
He
→
eyed up the cake on the table.
431.Fade out - To gradually disappear or
reduce.
The music
→
faded out at the end of the
song.
432.Fan out - To spread out in different
directions.
The search party
→
fanned out across the
woods.
433.Fatten up something - To make
something fatter or richer.
She
→
fattened up the soup with cream.
434.Feel up to something - To feel capable of
doing something.
He didn’t
→
feel up to going out tonight.
435.Fence off something - To enclose or
separate with a barrier.
They
→
fenced off the construction site.
436.Ferret out something - To uncover
through persistent effort.
She
→
ferreted out the truth about the
rumor.
437.File away something - To store or
organize documents.
He
→
filed away the receipts in a drawer.
438.Finish off something - To complete or
destroy something.
She
→
finished off the last slice of pizza.
439.Fish out something - To retrieve
something from a container.
He
→
fished out his keys from the bag.
440.Fizzle out - To fail or lose energy
gradually.
The excitement
→
fizzled out after a
while.
441.Flag down something - To signal
something to stop (e.g., a taxi).
She
→
flagged down a cab on the street.
442.Flare up - To suddenly intensify or
become angry.
His temper
→
flared up during the
argument.
443.Flesh out something - To add details or
substance.
She
→
fleshed out the outline into a full
story.
444.Flick through something - To browse
quickly.
He
→
flicked through the magazine in
the waiting room.
445.Float around - To circulate or be present
vaguely.

21. Rumors
→
floated around about the new
boss.
446.Fluff up something - To make
something fuller or softer.
She
→
fluffed up the pillows on the
couch.
447.Fold up something - To collapse or close
something.
He
→
folded up the chair after the event.
448.Fool around - To waste time or behave
playfully.
They
→
fooled around instead of
working.
449.Fork out something - To pay reluctantly
(informal).
He
→
forked out $200 for the repairs.
450.Freeze up - To become paralyzed or stop
working.
She
→
froze up during her speech.
451.Freshen up - To clean or refresh oneself.
He
→
freshened up before the meeting.
452.Fry up something - To cook something
by frying.
She
→
fried up some eggs for breakfast.
453.Gang up on someone - To unite against
someone.
They
→
ganged up on him during the
game.
454.Gas up - To fill a vehicle with fuel.
He
→
gassed up the car for the trip.
455.Get off - To leave a vehicle or avoid
punishment.
She
→
got off the bus at the next stop.
456.Give out - To distribute or stop
functioning.
His knees
→
gave out after the long run.
457.Glaze over - To become dull or
unfocused (e.g., eyes).
Her eyes
→
glazed over during the
lecture.
458.Gloss over something - To minimize or
skip details.
He
→
glossed over the mistakes in his
report.
459.Gobble up something - To eat quickly or
consume eagerly.
The dog
→
gobbled up its food.
460.Goof off - To waste time or act silly.
He
→
goofed off instead of studying.
461.Grasp at something - To try desperately
to seize something.
She
→
grasped at the rope to save
herself.
462.Grip on to something - To hold tightly or
maintain control.
He
→
gripped on to the handle during
the ride.
463.Gross out someone - To disgust or repel
someone.
The smell
→
grossed out everyone in the
room.
464.Grow out of something - To outgrow or
move past something.
He
→
grew out of his childish habits.
465.Gulp down something - To swallow
quickly.
She
→
gulped down her coffee before
leaving.
466.Hack off something - To cut off roughly
or annoy (informal).
He
→
hacked off a branch from the tree.

22. 467.Haggle over something - To negotiate
or argue over a price.
They
→
haggled over the cost of the car.
468.Hand down something - To pass
something to the next generation.
The recipe was
→
handed down by her
grandmother.
469.Hang back - To hesitate or stay behind.
She
→
hung back while the others
rushed in.
470.Harden up - To become tougher or
more resilient.
He
→
hardened up after years of
challenges.
471.Hash out something - To discuss and
resolve something.
They
→
hashed out their differences over
dinner.
472.Haul off - To leave or strike suddenly.
He
→
hauled off and punched the wall.
473.Head up something - To lead or direct
something.
She
→
headed up the new committee.
474.Heal up - To recover or mend (e.g., a
wound).
His cut
→
healed up within a week.
475.Help out - To assist or support
someone.
He
→
helped out with the heavy lifting.
476.Hike up something - To increase or lift
something.
They
→
hiked up the prices during the
holidays.
477.Hit up someone - To ask someone for
something (informal).
He
→
hit up his friend for a loan.
478.Hold off - To delay or resist something.
She
→
held off on making a decision.
479.Hole up - To hide or stay in a place.
They
→
holed up in a cabin during the
storm.
480.Hollow out something - To remove the
inside of something.
He
→
hollowed out the pumpkin for
Halloween.
481.Horse around - To play roughly or
foolishly.
The kids
→
horsed around in the yard.
482.Hunker down - To settle in or prepare
for a challenge.
They
→
hunkered down for the long
winter.
483.Hunt down something - To search for
and find something.
She
→
hunted down the rare book
online.
484.Hush down - To quiet down or calm.
The crowd
→
hushed down when she
spoke.
485.Ice over - To become covered in ice.
The pond
→
iced over during the night.
486.Idle away something - To waste time
doing nothing.
He
→
idled away the afternoon by the
lake.
487.Ink in something - To finalize or write in
ink.
She
→
inked in the date on her calendar.
488.Jam up something - To block or cause a
delay.
Traffic
→
jammed up the highway.

23. 489.Jazz up something - To make something
more exciting.
They
→
jazzed up the room with bright
colors.
490.Jerk around - To waste someone’s time
or tease (informal).
He
→
jerked her around with false
promises.
491.Jog along - To proceed steadily or
casually.
They
→
jogged along through the
project.
492.Join up - To enlist or connect with
others.
He
→
joined up with the army last year.
493.Joke around - To tease or act playfully.
They
→
joked around during the break.
494.Juice up something - To energize or
enhance something.
She
→
juiced up the presentation with
visuals.
495.Jumble up something - To mix or
confuse things.
He
→
jumbled up the papers on his desk.
496.Keep away from something - To avoid
or stay distant.
She
→
kept away from the noisy crowd.
497.Kick back - To relax or return something
(informal).
He
→
kicked back with a beer after work.
498.Kink up something - To twist or
complicate something.
The hose
→
kinked up and stopped the
water.
499.Knock down something - To demolish
or reduce.
They
→
knocked down the old wall.
500.Knot up - To become tense or tangled.
Her stomach
→
knotted up before the
exam.
501.Lace up something - To fasten or tie
with laces.
She
→
laced up her boots before the hike.
502.Lag behind - To fall behind or move
slowly.
He
→
lagged behind the rest of the
group.
503.Lap up something - To enjoy or accept
eagerly.
The dog
→
lapped up the water after the
walk.
504.Laugh off something - To dismiss with
humor.
She
→
laughed off the awkward moment.
505.Lay into someone - To attack or criticize
harshly.
He
→
laid into his opponent during the
debate.
506.Lead on someone - To mislead or
encourage falsely.
She
→
led him on with vague promises.
507.Lean out - To extend or look out from a
position.
He
→
leaned out the window to wave.
508.Leave behind something - To forget or
abandon something.
She
→
left behind her umbrella at the
café.
509.Let in - To allow entry or admit
something.
He
→
let in the fresh air by opening the
window.

24. 510.Level up - To improve or advance to a
higher stage.
She
→
leveled up her skills with practice.
511.Lie down - To rest or recline.
He
→
lay down on the bed after a long
day.
512.Lift off - To rise or take off (e.g., a
rocket).
The plane
→
lifted off right on schedule.
513.Link up - To connect or meet with
someone.
They
→
linked up for a group project.
514.Liven up something - To make
something more exciting.
She
→
livened up the party with games.
515.Load up something - To fill or pack
something heavily.
He
→
loaded up the truck with supplies.
516.Lock in something - To secure or
commit to something.
They
→
locked in the deal with a
handshake.
517.Log out - To exit a system or account.
She
→
logged out of her email after
work.
518.Look down on someone - To regard
someone as inferior.
He
→
looks down on people who don’t
agree with him.
519.Loosen up - To relax or become less
strict.
She
→
loosened up after a glass of wine.
520.Luck into something - To gain
something by chance.
He
→
lucked into a great job opportunity.
521.Lump together something - To group
things carelessly.
They
→
lumped together all the files in
one box.
522.Magic away something - To make
something disappear as if by magic.
She
→
magicked away the mess in
minutes.
523.Map out something - To plan or outline
something carefully.
He
→
mapped out the route for the trip.
524.Mark off something - To separate or
designate with a mark.
She
→
marked off the days on her
calendar.
525.Mash up something - To mix or blend
things together.
He
→
mashed up some songs for a remix.
526.Max out something - To reach a limit or
use fully.
She
→
maxed out her credit card on
shopping.
527.Measure up - To meet expectations or
compare.
He didn’t
→
measure up to the job
requirements.
528.Melt down - To lose control or liquefy.
She
→
melted down under the pressure.
529.Mess around - To waste time or
experiment casually.
They
→
messed around with the new
gadget.
530.Miss out on something - To lose an
opportunity.
He didn’t want to
→
miss out on the fun.
531.Mix in something - To blend or include
something.

25. She
→
mixed in some herbs with the
sauce.
532.Mop up something - To clean or finish
off something.
He
→
mopped up the spill on the floor.
533.Move on - To progress or leave
something behind.
She
→
moved on after the breakup.
534.Muddle through - To manage despite
confusion.
They
→
muddled through the tricky task.
535.Muscle in on something - To intrude or
force entry.
He
→
muscled in on their conversation.
536.Nag at someone - To persistently annoy
or criticize.
She
→
nagged at him to clean his room.
537.Narrow down something - To reduce
options or focus.
They
→
narrowed down the list to three
choices.
538.Nose around - To snoop or investigate
casually.
He
→
nosed around the office looking for
clues.
539.Notch up something - To achieve or
increase a score.
She
→
notched up another win for the
team.
540.Nudge along something - To gently
push or encourage progress.
He
→
nudged along the project with
advice.
541.Open out something - To expand or
unfold something.
She
→
opened out the map on the table.
542.Opt out of something - To choose not to
participate.
He
→
opted out of the optional training.
543.Pack up - To prepare to leave or store
things.
They
→
packed up their gear after
camping.
544.Pad out something - To extend or fill
with extra content.
She
→
padded out her essay with
examples.
545.Pair up - To team up or match with
someone.
They
→
paired up for the dance
competition.
546.Palm off something - To pass off
something unwanted.
He
→
palmed off the chore on his
brother.
547.Pare down something - To reduce or
simplify something.
She
→
pared down her wardrobe to
essentials.
548.Part with something - To give up or let
go of something.
He hated to
→
part with his old car.
549.Pass over something - To ignore or skip
something.
They
→
passed over her for the
promotion.
550.Patch together something - To
assemble roughly.
She
→
patched together a meal from
leftovers.
551.Pay up - To settle a debt or pay fully.
He
→
paid up after months of delay.

26. 552.Pep up something - To energize or
improve something.
She
→
pepped up the room with flowers.
553.Perk up - To become more cheerful or
alert.
He
→
perked up after some coffee.
554.Phase out something - To gradually
eliminate something.
They
→
phased out the old software.
555.Pick at something - To eat slowly or
criticize lightly.
She
→
picked at her food during dinner.
556.Piece together something - To
assemble from parts.
He
→
pieced together the puzzle
carefully.
557.Pig out - To eat a lot greedily (informal).
They
→
pigged out on pizza all night.
558.Pile on something - To add excessively
or exaggerate.
She
→
piled on the compliments to win
favor.
559.Pin up something - To attach or display
on a surface.
She
→
pinned up a poster on the wall.
560.Pipe up - To speak suddenly or
interrupt.
He
→
piped up with a suggestion.
561.Piss off - To annoy or anger someone
(informal).
His attitude
→
pissed off everyone.
562.Plan out something - To arrange or
prepare in detail.
They
→
planned out the vacation
itinerary.
563.Play out - To unfold or perform until the
end.
The scene
→
played out dramatically.
564.Plough through something - To work
through something difficult.
She
→
ploughed through the thick book.
565.Pluck up something - To gather courage
or remove.
He
→
plucked up the nerve to ask her
out.
566.Plug up something - To block or seal
something.
They
→
plugged up the leak with tape.
567.Polish off something - To finish quickly
(e.g., food).
He
→
polished off the cake in minutes.
568.Pop in - To visit briefly or insert
something.
She
→
popped in to say hi.
569.Pop off - To leave suddenly or speak
boldly (informal).
He
→
popped off about politics again.
570.Pore over something - To study or
examine closely.
She
→
pored over the contract details.
571.Pour out something - To express freely
or empty a liquid.
He
→
poured out his feelings to her.
572.Power up something - To start or
energize something.
She
→
powered up the laptop for work.
573.Press on - To continue despite difficulty.
They
→
pressed on through the rain.
574.Price up something - To calculate or
increase the cost.
He
→
priced up the repairs for the car.

27. 575.Print out something - To produce a
paper copy.
She
→
printed out the tickets online.
576.Puff up - To swell or become proud.
His chest
→
puffed up with pride.
577.Pull apart something - To separate or
criticize harshly.
They
→
pulled apart the proposal in the
meeting.
578.Pull through - To recover or succeed
despite odds.
She
→
pulled through after a tough
illness.
579.Pump up something - To inflate or boost
enthusiasm.
He
→
pumped up the crowd before the
game.
580.Punch in - To record arrival time or
enter data.
She
→
punched in at 8 a.m. sharp.
581.Push off - To leave or start moving
(informal).
He
→
pushed off after a quick chat.
582.Put across something - To communicate
or explain clearly.
She
→
put across her ideas effectively.
583.Put out something - To produce or
extinguish.
He
→
put out the fire with a blanket.
584.Queue up - To line up or prepare
something.
They
→
queued up for the concert tickets.
585.Quiet down - To become calm or silent.
The kids
→
quieted down after recess.
586.Rake in something - To earn or gather a
lot.
She
→
raked in cash at the sale.
587.Ram into something - To crash or force
into something.
He
→
rammed into the fence by accident.
588.Ramp up something - To increase or
intensify something.
They
→
ramped up production for the
holidays.
589.Rattle off something - To recite quickly
and easily.
She
→
rattled off the list of names.
590.Read out something - To say something
aloud from text.
He
→
read out the winners’ names.
591.Reel in something - To pull in or attract
something.
She
→
reeled in a big fish from the lake.
592.Ride up - To move upward (e.g.,
clothing).
Her shirt
→
rode up while she worked.
593.Rig up something - To assemble or fix
hastily.
He
→
rigged up a temporary shelter.
594.Ring up someone - To call or record a
sale.
She
→
rang up her friend to catch up.
595.Roll in - To arrive in large amounts or
casually.
Donations
→
rolled in after the appeal.
596.Root for someone - To support or cheer
for someone.
They
→
rooted for their team all game.

28. 597.Rough up someone - To physically harm
or treat roughly.
He
→
roughed up the guy in the fight.
598.Round off something - To complete or
smooth something.
She
→
rounded off the evening with
dessert.
599.Rub out something - To erase or remove
something.
He
→
rubbed out the pencil marks.
600.Rush out - To leave quickly or produce
hastily.
She
→
rushed out to catch the bus.
601.Saddle up - To prepare to ride or start
something.
He
→
saddled up the horse for the trip.
602.Sag off - To slack off or avoid work
(informal).
She
→
sagged off during the slow
afternoon.
603.Sail through something - To complete
something easily.
He
→
sailed through the exam with no
trouble.
604.Salt away something - To save or store
something (e.g., money).
She
→
salted away her earnings for
retirement.
605.Sand down something - To smooth a
surface with sandpaper.
He
→
sanded down the rough wood.
606.Scale back something - To reduce in size
or intensity.
They
→
scaled back the project due to
costs.
607.Scare off someone - To frighten
someone away.
The dog
→
scared off the intruder.
608.Scoop up something - To gather or pick
up quickly.
She
→
scooped up the coins from the
table.
609.Scrape by - To survive with minimal
resources.
He
→
scraped by on a tight budget.
610.Screw on something - To attach by
twisting.
She
→
screwed on the lid tightly.
611.Scrub off something - To remove by
vigorous cleaning.
He
→
scrubbed off the dirt from the floor.
612.Seal off something - To close or isolate
completely.
They
→
sealed off the crime scene.
613.See off someone - To say goodbye or
repel something.
She
→
saw off her guests at the door.
614.Sell off something - To dispose of by
selling.
They
→
sold off the old furniture.
615.Send back something - To return
something (e.g., to a store).
She
→
sent back the defective item.
616.Set aside something - To reserve or
ignore temporarily.
He
→
set aside time for his hobbies.
617.Settle for something - To accept
something less ideal.
She
→
settled for a cheaper phone.

29. 618.Sew up something - To complete or
mend with stitches.
He
→
sewed up the tear in his shirt.
619.Shade in something - To fill with color or
shadow.
She
→
shaded in the drawing with
pencils.
620.Shake out something - To unfold or
resolve itself.
The situation will
→
shake out eventually.
621.Shape up - To improve behavior or
condition.
He needs to
→
shape up or he’ll fail.
622.Shave off something - To remove a thin
layer or amount.
She
→
shaved off a few seconds from her
time.
623.Ship out - To send or leave (e.g.,
military).
They
→
shipped out the packages
overnight.
624.Shoot down something - To reject or
destroy something.
His idea was
→
shot down in the
meeting.
625.Shore up something - To strengthen or
support something.
They
→
shored up the wall with beams.
626.Shout out - To call out loudly or
acknowledge.
She
→
shouted out to her friend across
the street.
627.Show around - To give a tour or
introduce a place.
He
→
showed them around the new
office.
628.Shy away from something - To avoid
due to fear or reluctance.
She
→
shies away from confrontation.
629.Sick up something - To vomit (informal,
less common).
He
→
sicked up his dinner after the ride.
630.Sign off - To end or approve something.
She
→
signed off on the final report.
631.Simmer down - To calm down after
excitement.
He
→
simmered down after the
argument.
632.Sing out - To call out or sing loudly.
She
→
sang out the lyrics with joy.
633.Sink in - To be fully understood or
absorbed.
The news didn’t
→
sink in until later.
634.Sip on something - To drink slowly in
small amounts.
She
→
sipped on her tea all morning.
635.Size up something - To assess or
evaluate something.
He
→
sized up the competition quickly.
636.Skimp on something - To use less than
necessary.
They
→
skimped on quality to save
money.
637.Slack off - To reduce effort or work less.
He
→
slacked off after the deadline
passed.
638.Slice up something - To cut into pieces.
She
→
sliced up the apple for a snack.
639.Slide into something - To enter
smoothly or casually.
He
→
slid into the conversation
effortlessly.

30. 640.Slim down - To lose weight or reduce
size.
She
→
slimmed down before the
wedding.
641.Slip in something - To insert or enter
quietly.
He
→
slipped in a joke during the speech.
642.Slump down - To collapse or sit heavily.
She
→
slumped down on the chair,
exhausted.
643.Smack of something - To strongly
suggest or resemble.
His excuse
→
smacked of dishonesty.
644.Smooth out something - To resolve or
flatten something.
They
→
smoothed out the wrinkles in the
plan.
645.Snap up something - To grab or buy
quickly.
She
→
snapped up the last ticket
available.
646.Sniff out something - To detect or
discover something.
The dog
→
sniffed out the hidden treat.
647.Snoop around - To investigate secretly
or curiously.
He
→
snooped around the house for
clues.
648.Snow under - To overwhelm with work
or tasks.
She was
→
snowed under with
assignments.
649.Soak up something - To absorb or enjoy
fully.
He
→
soaked up the sun on the beach.
650.Sober up - To recover from intoxication.
He
→
sobered up after a few hours.
651.Soft pedal something - To downplay or
reduce emphasis.
She
→
soft pedaled the bad news.
652.Soldier on - To persist despite difficulty.
They
→
soldiered on through the storm.
653.Soothe over something - To calm or
ease a situation.
She
→
soothed over the tension with a
smile.
654.Spill over - To overflow or extend
beyond limits.
The crowd
→
spilled over into the street.
655.Spin out something - To extend or lose
control.
He
→
spun out the story for dramatic
effect.
656.Splash out on something - To spend a
lot extravagantly.
She
→
splashed out on a fancy dinner.
657.Sponge up something - To absorb or
clean up a liquid.
He
→
sponged up the spilled juice.
658.Spot on - To be exactly right or accurate.
Her prediction was
→
spot on.
659.Spring up - To appear or grow suddenly.
New shops
→
sprung up in the area.
660.Square off - To prepare to fight or
confront.
They
→
squared off in the ring.
661.Squirrel away something - To hide or
save secretly.
She
→
squirreled away cash for
emergencies.
662.Stagger out - To leave unsteadily or in
stages.
He
→
staggered out after the long party.

31. 663.Stake out something - To watch or claim
possession.
They
→
staked out a spot for the picnic.
664.Stamp on something - To suppress or
crush forcefully.
She
→
stamped on the rumors quickly.
665.Stand in for someone - To substitute or
replace someone.
He
→
stood in for the absent teacher.
666.Stare down someone - To intimidate
with a steady gaze.
She
→
stared down her opponent
confidently.
667.Start off - To begin or initiate
something.
They
→
started off the day with
breakfast.
668.Stay over - To spend the night
somewhere.
She
→
stayed over at her friend’s house.
669.Steady up - To stabilize or calm oneself.
He
→
steadied up before the big
moment.
670.Steam up - To become foggy or angry.
The mirror
→
steamed up after her
shower.
671.Steer clear of something - To avoid
deliberately.
He
→
steered clear of the troublemakers.
672.Step aside - To move out of the way or
resign.
She
→
stepped aside to let him pass.
673.Stick up for someone - To defend or
support someone.
He
→
stuck up for his little sister.
674.Stitch up something - To sew or frame
someone (informal).
She
→
stitched up the hole in her jeans.
675.Stop off - To make a brief stop during a
journey.
They
→
stopped off at a café on the way.
676.Stow away - To hide on a vehicle or
store something.
He
→
stowed away on the ship to escape.
677.Strike out - To fail or begin something
new.
She
→
struck out on her own after
college.
678.String up something - To hang or
assemble something.
They
→
strung up lights for the party.
679.Strip off something - To remove
completely (e.g., clothes).
He
→
stripped off his wet shirt.
680.Stumble on something - To discover by
accident.
She
→
stumbled on a great book in the
store.
681.Suck in something - To draw in or
involve unwillingly.
He
→
sucked in his breath at the sight.
682.Swan around - To move or behave in a
carefree way.
She
→
swanned around the party
confidently.
683.Swap out something - To replace or
exchange something.
He
→
swapped out the old battery.
684.Sweep away something - To remove or
overwhelm.
The flood
→
swept away the debris.

32. 685.Swerve off - To veer suddenly from a
path.
He
→
swerved off to avoid the deer.
686.Swing around - To turn quickly or
change direction.
She
→
swung around to face him.
687.Take apart something - To dismantle or
criticize thoroughly.
He
→
took apart the engine to fix it.
688.Talk down to someone - To speak
condescendingly.
She hates when he
→
talks down to her.
689.Tap into something - To access or utilize
something.
They
→
tapped into a new market.
690.Tear off something - To remove quickly
or detach.
He
→
tore off a piece of paper.
691.Tell on someone - To report someone’s
misbehavior.
She
→
told on him for cheating.
692.Test out something - To try or
experiment with something.
He
→
tested out the new software.
693.Think back - To recall or remember
something.
She
→
thought back to her childhood.
694.Throw together something - To
assemble quickly or casually.
She
→
threw together a quick lunch.
695.Thrust upon something - To force
something on someone.
The role was
→
thrust upon her
unexpectedly.
696.Tide over someone - To help someone
through a difficulty.
The loan
→
tided him over until payday.
697.Tie up something - To secure or occupy
fully.
She
→
tied up the package with string.
698.Tip off someone - To warn or inform
someone secretly.
He
→
tipped off the police about the
plan.
699.Toss up - To flip a coin or decide
casually.
They
→
tossed up to choose the winner.
700.Touch up something - To improve or
repair slightly.
She
→
touched up the paint on the wall.
701.Toy with something - To consider
casually or play with something.
She
→
toyed with the idea of moving
abroad.
702.Track up something - To dirty or mark
with tracks.
The kids
→
tracked up the clean floor.
703.Trade off - To exchange or balance
alternatives.
They
→
traded off comfort for speed.
704.Trail off - To fade or become quieter
gradually.
His voice
→
trailed off as he lost
confidence.
705.Trickle down - To flow gradually to a
lower level.
Benefits rarely
→
trickle down to
workers.
706.Trim down something - To reduce or
make slimmer.

33. She
→
trimmed down the budget for the
event.
707.Trip up - To stumble or make a mistake.
He
→
tripped up on the tricky question.
708.Troop in - To enter as a group.
The guests
→
trooped in for the party.
709.Trudge through something - To move
slowly through something difficult.
She
→
trudged through the muddy field.
710.Trump up something - To fabricate or
exaggerate something.
They
→
trumped up charges against him.
711.Tuck away something - To hide or store
something.
She
→
tucked away her savings in a box.
712.Tuck in - To eat eagerly or secure
something.
He
→
tucked in to a hearty meal.
713.Tune up something - To adjust or
improve performance.
He
→
tuned up the car before the race.
714.Turn away - To refuse entry or look
elsewhere.
They
→
turned away latecomers at the
door.
715.Turn back - To reverse direction or
refuse progress.
She
→
turned back halfway up the
mountain.
716.Twist up something - To tangle or
distort something.
The wires
→
twisted up in the box.
717.Unpack down - To relax or settle after
arriving (less common).
They
→
unpacked down after the long
flight.
718.Use over something - To reuse or repeat
something.
She
→
used over the same design for the
project.
719.Vary up something - To diversify or
change something.
He
→
varied up his workout routine.
720.Veer off - To deviate or turn aside
suddenly.
The car
→
veered off the road in the rain.
721.Vouch for someone - To guarantee or
support someone’s credibility.
She
→
vouched for his honesty.
722.Wade in - To join or intervene
energetically.
He
→
waded in to help with the fight.
723.Waffle on - To talk aimlessly or
indecisively.
He
→
waffled on about nothing
important.
724.Wait out something - To endure until
something ends.
They
→
waited out the storm indoors.
725.Wake off - To shake off sleepiness (less
common).
She
→
woke off with a strong coffee.
726.Walk away - To leave or abandon
something.
He
→
walked away from the deal.
727.Wallow in something - To indulge
excessively in something (e.g., emotion).
She
→
wallowed in self-pity after the loss.
728.Wander off - To stray or leave aimlessly.
The child
→
wandered off in the park.

34. 729.Ward off something - To prevent or
repel something.
He
→
warded off the cold with a scarf.
730.Wash down something - To clean or
accompany with a drink.
She
→
washed down the meal with water.
731.Water down something - To weaken or
dilute something.
They
→
watered down the proposal to
please everyone.
732.Wave off something - To dismiss or
signal departure.
She
→
waved off his concerns with a
smile.
733.Wean off something - To gradually stop
relying on something.
He
→
weaned off coffee over a month.
734.Wear down - To exhaust or erode over
time.
The constant arguing
→
wore her down.
735.Weed out something - To remove
unwanted elements.
They
→
weeded out the weak candidates.
736.Weigh down - To burden or make heavy.
Guilt
→
weighed him down for years.
737.Weigh up something - To evaluate or
consider carefully.
She
→
weighed up the pros and cons.
738.Well up - To fill with emotion or liquid
(e.g., tears).
Tears
→
welled up in her eyes.
739.Whack off something - To cut or remove
roughly (informal).
He
→
whacked off the excess branches.
740.Wheel out something - To present or
use something again.
They
→
wheeled out the same old
excuses.
741.Whip out something - To produce or
remove quickly.
She
→
whipped out her phone to take a
picture.
742.Whistle for something - To request
something unlikely.
He can
→
whistle for that raise after
slacking.
743.Wiggle out of something - To avoid or
escape cleverly.
She
→
wiggled out of the boring
meeting.
744.Wind up - To end up or provoke
someone.
He
→
wound up late despite rushing.
745.Winkle out something - To extract or
uncover with effort.
She
→
winkled out the truth from him.
746.Wipe down something - To clean a
surface quickly.
He
→
wiped down the counter after
cooking.
747.Wire up something - To connect with
wires or energize.
They
→
wired up the new speakers.
748.Wish away something - To hope
something disappears.
She couldn’t
→
wish away her problems.
749.Wolf down something - To eat very
quickly.
He
→
wolfed down his lunch in minutes.
750.Work off something - To burn or
eliminate through effort.
She
→
worked off her stress at the gym.

35. 751.Wrap around something - To encircle or
cover completely.
She
→
wrapped the scarf around her
neck.
752.Wrestle with something - To struggle
physically or mentally.
He
→
wrestled with the decision all
night.
753.Wriggle out of something - To escape or
avoid skillfully.
He
→
wriggled out of doing the chores.
754.Write up something - To document or
describe in detail.
She
→
wrote up the experiment results.
755.Yak on - To talk excessively (informal).
He
→
yakked on about his vacation.
756.Yam up - To overeat or stuff oneself
(rare, informal).
They
→
yammed up at the buffet.
757.Yank off something - To pull off
forcefully.
She
→
yanked off her muddy boots.
758.Yearn for something - To long intensely
for something.
He
→
yearned for a quieter life.
759.Yell at someone - To shout angrily at
someone.
She
→
yelled at him for being late.
760.Yield up something - To surrender or
reveal something.
He
→
yielded up his secrets under
pressure.
761.Zip around - To move quickly or
energetically.
She
→
zipped around the house cleaning.
762.Zone out - To lose focus or daydream.
He
→
zoned out during the long meeting.
763.Zoom out - To widen perspective or
reduce magnification.
She
→
zoomed out to see the whole map.
764.Ask after someone - To inquire about
someone’s well-being.
She
→
asked after his sick grandmother.
765.Bank on something - To rely or depend
on something.
He
→
banked on her to finish the work.
766.Bawl out someone - To scold loudly or
cry intensely.
The coach
→
bawled out the team for
losing.
767.Beat down - To reduce or exhaust (e.g.,
prices, energy).
The sun
→
beat down all afternoon.
768.Bind up something - To tie or heal
something.
She
→
bound up the wound with a
bandage.
769.Blare out - To play or sound loudly.
The radio
→
blared out music all night.
770.Bleed out - To lose blood or fade
completely.
The color
→
bled out of the fabric.
771.Blink away something - To clear (e.g.,
tears) by blinking.
She
→
blinked away her tears.
772.Blurt out something - To say something
impulsively.
He
→
blurted out the secret by mistake.
773.Board up something - To cover with
boards for protection.

36. They
→
boarded up the windows before
the storm.
774.Boil over - To overflow or lose temper.
Her anger
→
boiled over during the fight.
775.Bolt down something - To eat or secure
quickly.
He
→
bolted down his food and left.
776.Bottle up something - To suppress or
contain something.
She
→
bottled up her emotions for too
long.
777.Brace up - To prepare or strengthen
oneself.
He
→
braced up for the tough
conversation.
778.Break out - To escape or start suddenly.
A rash
→
broke out on her skin.
779.Brighten up - To become cheerful or
improve.
The room
→
brightened up with new
lights.
780.Bristle at something - To react angrily
or defensively.
She
→
bristled at the unfair criticism.
781.Buck up - To cheer up or improve effort.
He told her to
→
buck up and keep going.
782.Buff up something - To polish or
improve physically.
He
→
buffed up his muscles at the gym.
783.Bunk off - To skip or avoid (e.g., school,
work).
They
→
bunked off class to go to the
park.
784.Burst in - To enter suddenly and
interrupt.
She
→
burst in during the meeting.
785.Call in - To summon or phone someone.
He
→
called in sick to work today.
786.Carve out something - To create or
establish with effort.
She
→
carved out a career in writing.
787.Cast off something - To discard or
release something.
He
→
cast off his old habits.
788.Catch out someone - To expose or trick
someone.
The question
→
caught her out
unprepared.
789.Cater for something - To provide or
accommodate needs.
They
→
catered for all dietary
preferences.
790.Cave to something - To yield or submit
to pressure.
He
→
caved to their demands eventually.
791.Chain up something - To secure with a
chain.
She
→
chained up the bike outside.
792.Change over - To switch or replace
something.
They
→
changed over to a new system.
793.Charge up something - To energize or
fill (e.g., battery).
He
→
charged up his phone overnight.
794.Chase up something - To follow up or
pursue something.
She
→
chased up the late delivery.
795.Chew over something - To think about
something carefully.
He
→
chewed over the offer all day.

37. 796.Chime in - To interrupt or add to a
conversation.
She
→
chimed in with her opinion.
797.Chop down something - To cut down
(e.g., a tree).
They
→
chopped down the dead tree.
798.Churn out something - To produce
quickly in large amounts.
He
→
churned out articles for the blog.
799.Claw back something - To recover or
regain with effort.
They
→
clawed back their lead in the
game.
800.Clear out - To leave or remove
everything.
She
→
cleared out her closet for spring.