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Phrasal Verbs

Break down

Break down

To "break down" generally means to stop working, lose emotional control, or separate something into smaller parts for understanding.
July 16, 2025 Read More
Take back

Take back

To "take back" often means to refund or exchange something. Sometimes it can mean that you admit something you said was wrong. Or it refers to a past time or…
July 13, 2025 Read More
Run into

Run into

To "run into" means to meet someone unexpectedly, encounter a problem, or to crash into something.
July 11, 2025 Read More
Set up

Set up

To "set up" means to arrange a meeting or relationship. In other contexts, it can mean to prepare equipment or devices as well as provide someone with financial security.
July 9, 2025 Read More
Stand by

Stand by

To "stand by" means to be ready or on alert. It also means to support someone, especially in difficult times.
July 6, 2025 Read More
Point out

Point out

To "point out" means to direct someone’s attention to a specific object, fact, or detail. It can also be used to clarify information or criticize someone.
July 4, 2025 Read More
Make out

Make out

To "make out" most commonly means to kiss and touch someone passionately. Also when someone is coping with a situation or to see something more clearly.
July 3, 2025 Read More
Turn out

Turn out

To "turn out" most commonly means to end, happen, or develop in a particular way. Or to show up for an event.
July 1, 2025 Read More
Look through

Look through

To "look through" something means to go through such things as documents, papers, or files. It can also mean to pretend to not see someone.
June 28, 2025 Read More
Drop off

Drop off

To "drop off" means to deliver or leave someone or something at a place. It also means to decline in amount, level, or quality.
June 25, 2025 Read More