The Neverending Phrasal Verbs II

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
She missed many classes, now she has to run to catch up on with the lessons. / catch up on with
Meaning:
to become up to date

 Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
This is the result of our effort, we carried out our project and we got a promotion! / carry out 
Meaning:
to manage despite difficulties

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
She was so anxious to go to Iron Maiden's concert but it was called off due to the rain. / call off
Meaning:
to cancel 

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
He worked very hard and now he came out with a smart solution. / come out with
Meaning:  
to produce (answers, solution, ideas) 

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
I can't do without a computer, it's important to fulfill what I have to do today. / do without 
Meaning:  
manage without something that it's necessary or someone needs
 
Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
I know that you're bit down in the dumps, but drop by in my house later, huh? / drop by  
Meaning:  
to stop at a place briefly
* down in the dumps means that someone is sad or depressed.





 

The Neverending Phrasal Verbs I

One of the most challenges that English students have is about Phrasal Verbs. Despite of having posted some links here, I leave you some useful examples. Hope this post may help you.

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
* I am for the animal rights. / be for
Meaning:
to agree with - support


Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
 * She is in charge of the new project. / be in charge of 
 Meaning:
to be responsible for - manage


Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
* He was brought up by his granparents after his parents died. / bring up
Meaning:
to educate / raise a child

 Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
 * Dean broke up with me last weekend. I'm so sad! / break up
Meaning:
 to end a relatioship

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
* I read in the news that the burglars broke into that famous jewelry again. / break into 
Meaning:
enter by force.

Phrasal Verbs Online

Another tip for this day is www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/
This is a wonderful dictionary online, where you can type the verb and the preposition to find what you need. An example is "take over": "the company unveiled its new brand identity “Mahindra Satyam” subsequent to its takeover by the Mahindra Group’s IT arm, Tech Mahindra. This "take over" means to assume control of a company or organisation.
I'm going to add this site to my links, I really enjoyed this!
Remember that phrasal verbs always enrich your vocabulary when writing or speaking. 
Now, that this blog is updated, I can go out on vacation with my mind in peace ;-)

Phrasal Verbs - check these sites out!

Phrasal Verbs. Always necessary. These sites are really useful:
http://www.sk.com.br/sk-twow.html 
http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/phrasal-verbs-list.htm 
http://www.learn-english-today.com/phrasal-verbs/phrasal-verb-list.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/prepositions/phrasaldictionary.html
And have fun! ;-)