Phrasal Verbs
These little word bundles aren’t always intuitive. On their own, the words don’t make much sense. But, connected, they give us the possibility of communicating so many wonderful things. Have a look at the word cloud above. Combine the individual words to make as many phrasal verbs as possible. Once you’re done, scroll down to see the phrasal verbs that we’ve compiled, as well as examples of how to use them in a sentence.
40 Phrasal Verbs in Use
Here are 40 phrasal verbs that we were able to compile using the words above.
How many did you get?
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drop in
My brother likes to drop in without so much as a telephone call. I never know when to expect him.
drop off
I have to drop off this book at the library.
fall down
I’m so clumsy. I fall down at least twice a day.
fall in
He falls in love with every girl.
fall off
I can’t ride a bicycle. I always fall off.
fall over
Look how intoxicated he is! He keeps falling over!
figure out
I can’t figure out the solution to this problem.
fill in
Please fill in the survey.
fill out
Please fill out the form.
get in
Get in the car. We’re leaving.
get off
You must get off at the next stop.
get out
Get out. We’re here.
get to
How can I get to New York?
get up
I get up at 6 o’clock every morning.
give in
I give in. You can have the last slice of pie.
give out
Give out many brochures at the conference.
give up
I give up. Why did the chicken cross the road?
hang on
Hang on. Did he really say that??
hang up
Please hang up and try your call again.
look in
Look in the mirror. You have something in your teeth.
look on
Look on your right. That’s the Eiffel Tower.
look out
Look out for bears.
look over
I need to look over these documents before Monday.
look up
I look up to my mom. She’s such an extraordinary woman.
put in
I’ll put in a good word with my manager. Hopefully, you’ll get the position.
put off
I was put off by his rudeness. We won’t be calling him back for a second interview.
put on
It’s cold. I’m going to put on a sweater.
put up
I can’t put up with his complaining. It’s just too much!
show off
Stop showing off. We know that you’re a really good football player.
show up
This is the 3rd time this month that she hasn’t shown up for work.
sleep in
It’s Sunday. I’m going to sleep in.
sleep on
That’s an interesting idea. I’m going to sleep on it and get back to you tomorrow.
stick to
We need to stick to our original plan. Otherwise, we’ll lose everything.
take care
My boss takes care of us. We’re not just employees to her. We’re family.
take down
We need to take down the posters.
take in
This is a lot to take in. Let me think about things and get back to you next week.
turn in
It’s getting late. I’m going to turn in.
turn off
Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you go upstairs.
turn on
Can you turn on the coffee machine?
turn over
He’s turned over a new leaf. He’s like a different person! So much more responsible than he was before.
