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PHRASAL VERBS EXPLAINED
an online guide to phrasal verbs for english learners: learn & master them with clear and easy explanations


The Phrasal Verb 'Own Up' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'own up' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. Are you familiar with the English phrasal verb 'own up'? Is it perhaps one that you have people using before but are not sure how to use or is it one that i
4 days ago5 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Hang Out' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'hang out' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. How well do you know the English phrasal verb 'hang out'? I am sure that many of you reading this will know at least one of its meanings. If you're not su
Jul 108 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Cover Up' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'cover up' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This is a post dedicated to the explanation of 'cover up', which is a nice little phrasal verb that has the idea of hiding or concealment at it's core. In
Jul 38 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Break In' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'break in' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This article is all about the English phrasal verb 'break in'. We can use 'break in' in a number of different ways in English and these include to talk ab
Jun 269 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Come About' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'come about' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This article is all about the English phrasal verb 'come about'. Have you ever heard of this one before? It is likely that you may not have done as this
Jun 196 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Hold On' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'hold on' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the English phrasal verb 'hold on', which is one that is heard particularly a lot in spoken language. This versatile little phrasal
Jun 1210 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Put Forth' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'put forth' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Wix Media Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the phrasal verb 'put forth'. This phrasal verb is a rarer one that can sometimes seem a little outdated, however it is still u
Jun 58 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Come Off' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'come off' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the phrasal verb 'come off'. Did you know that this surprising little phrasal verb can be used to talk about many different things
May 2910 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Get Across' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'get across' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the English phrasal verb 'get across', which is a common phrasal verb that can be used to talk about crossing something physicall
May 226 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Sell Out' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'sell out' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the phrasal verb 'sell out', which you may be familiar with if you are a keen shopper or you like going to concerts or events. This
May 159 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Go By' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'go by' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. How well do you know the English phrasal verb 'go by'? Did you know that there are at least three different ways to use it in English and that it can be used
May 88 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Carry Off' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'carry off' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. In this post, I will explain the phrasal verb 'carry off' for you. This is a relatively rarer phrasal verb that can be used to talk about a variety of di
May 18 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Wash Up' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'wash up' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. 'Wash up' is a common English phrasal verb that has different meanings depending on which side of the Atlantic Ocean you are. In this post, I will look at
Apr 247 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Bring Down' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'bring down' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the English phrasal verb 'bring down'. This nice little phrasal verb can be used to talk about a variety of different subjects in
Apr 1711 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Turn Off' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'turn off' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. In this post, I will be explaining 'turn off', which is a wonderful phrasal verb that can be used to talk about many different things such as driving, sho
Apr 109 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Catch On' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'catch on' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about the phrasal verb 'catch on', which is one that can be used to talk about a variety of different subjects like understanding, fashio
Apr 38 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Fall In' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'fall in' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This blog article is all about the phrasal verb 'fall in'. This useful little phrasal verb has at least 4 distinct uses in English and can be used to talk
Mar 2710 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Give Away' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'give away' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about 'give away', which is a common English phrasal verb that can be used to talk about a wide range of subjects including football mat
Mar 2012 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Make For' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'make for' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about a phrasal verb that is relatively less well-known than many others: 'make for'. This nice little phrasal verb is one that can be us
Mar 138 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Throw Up' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'throw up' from a native speaker, with lots of examples in context Photo: Pexels Hello and welcome to my website for English learners all about phrasal verbs where I explain their different meanings to help you understand, learn and use them like a native. This post is all about 'throw up', which is a common English phrasal verb that is used to talk about topics like illness, surprise and haste, among other
Mar 610 min read
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