The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Guide
Native speakers use these every day. Memorize them to sound fluent!
1. Communication & Relationships
Catch up
To get the latest news or updates from someone.
"It’s been months! We really need to catch up over coffee this weekend."
Bring up
To start talking about a subject.
"Please don't bring up the budget during the creative meeting."
Fall out (with)
To have an argument and stop being friendly.
"She fell out with her roommate over the electricity bill."
Make up
To forgive each other and become friends again after an argument.
"They had a huge fight yesterday, but they made up this morning."
2. Work & Productivity
Figure out
To find the solution to a problem.
"It took me an hour to figure out how to use this new software."
Put off
To delay doing something; to procrastinate.
"Don't put off your homework until Sunday night."
Call off
To cancel an event or meeting.
"The manager called off the meeting because everyone was sick."
Look over
To examine or review something quickly.
"Could you look over my presentation before I send it?"
3. Movement & Travel
Take off
When an airplane leaves the ground.
"Please fasten your seatbelt. The plane is about to take off."
Drop off
To take someone or something to a destination.
"I need to drop off this package at the post office."
Set off
To begin a journey.
"We set off early in the morning to avoid the traffic."
Check in
To arrive and register at a hotel or airport.
"We need to check in at least two hours before our flight."
📝 Phrasal Verbs Challenge
1. I can't ________ how to fix this broken lamp.
2. The outdoor concert was ________ because of the heavy rain.
3. Make sure to ________ your coat before you come inside, it's covered in snow!