Share Phrasal Verbs Part 1 (1-25)
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To stop; To admit you were wrong. "If we keep protesting this policy, the president will __________."
Back down
To explode. "I saw the truck crash into the building and _________!"
Blow up
To suddenly stop functioning (used for machinery) "We were on our way to the party when our car ______".
Break down ("broke down")
To mention something. "He’s still very sad about his divorce, so don’t ________ his relationship."
Bring up
To see or meet someone unexpectedly. "When shopping today, I ________ my old elementary school teacher!"
Bump into
To cancel an event. "Because of the pandemic, we had to ________ our wedding."
Call off
To ensure someone is okay or safe. "My friend broke her leg and she’s stuck inside. I ______ her every day. "
Check on
To examine something to get information about it. "Before we decide on that apartment, we should _______ the neighborhood."
Check out
To pay your bill and leave (usually a hotel). "Have you packed yet? We have to _______ by 11 a.m."
Check out
To ask someone if something is okay or permitted. "I’m pretty sure I can come to your house. I just have to _______ my dad."
Check with
To find something unexpectedly. "When I was cleaning my room, I ______ my old photo album."
Come across ("came across")
To seem a certain way. "I’m sure he’s great, but he always _______ as an unfriendly person."
Come across ("comes across")
To return. "We had a lovely visit. We’ll ______ soon!"
Come back
To enter. "You don’t need to knock – just _______!"
Come in
To think of a plan or an idea. "Have you _____ with a good idea for our group project?"
Come up with
To do or use something less. "I’m feeling rather nervous lately – I think I need to ______ on coffee."
Cut down
