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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 'Light Up' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'light 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 the phrasal verb 'light up' and in it, I will explain four different ways it is used in everyday English. Is it one that you have h
6 days ago11 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Cut In' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'cut 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 is a post all about the phrasal verb 'cut in'; have you heard of this phrasal verb before and do you know what it means? In this post, I will explain s
Oct 914 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Pay Off' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'pay 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 is a post all about the phrasal verb 'pay off' - what it means in English and how to use it. This commonly used phrasal verb has at least three differ
Oct 29 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Square Up' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'square 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. Have you ever heard the English phrasal verb 'square up' before and wondered what it means? Would it surprise you to learn that it has at least four diff
Sep 2510 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Set Down' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'set 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. In this instalment of Phrasal Verbs Explained, I will be explaining the phrasal verb 'set down'. This often overlooked phrasal verb is quite a formal one
Sep 1810 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Take Away' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'take 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 the common phrasal verb 'take away' and in it I will explain five different ways that you can use it in English. For example, did
Sep 1114 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Pull In' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'pull 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 week's post on Phrasal Verbs Explained is all about the wonderful phrasal verb 'pull in'. This often-neglected phrasal verb is one that can be used to
Sep 411 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Calm Down' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'calm 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. I am sure that many of you reading this will be familiar with the English phrasal verb 'calm down' and perhaps think that you already know what it means.
Aug 287 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Throw Off' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'throw 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 article is all about the phrasal verb 'throw off' and its different meanings in English. It is a versatile phrasal verb and you may be surprised to
Aug 2111 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Deal With' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'deal with' 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 'deal with', which is an intermediate level phrasal verb with a number of different meanings. There are some peop
Aug 149 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Tell Off' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'tell 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 common English phrasal verb 'tell off', which is one that is often reserved exclusively for naughty children (and adults). In t
Aug 76 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Go Ahead' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'go ahead' 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. The English phrasal verb 'go ahead' is a common phrasal verb that is used to talk about subjects like beginnings, movement and progress. Have you heard it
Jul 319 min read


The Phrasal Verb 'Run Into' Explained
An explanation of the different meanings of the English phrasal verb 'run into' 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 a written guide all about the English phrasal verb 'run into' and how to use it like a native speaker. In the post, I will explain four diffe
Jul 2411 min read


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
Jul 175 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
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