200 English Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Conversations

Today you'll learn 200 common phrasal verbs to help you get fluent!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Welcome
00:33 – 50 Phrasal Verbs
54:50 - 50 Phrasal Verbs
1:47:47 – 30 Phrasal Verbs
2:22:34 – 40 Phrasal Verbs with GET
2:45:48 – 40 Phrasal Verbs

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[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! I scored 10/10 on the final quiz. Yay, the marathon lesson completed with my own example sentences! Examples: 1) At first I thought I would stay home all weekend, but my friend talked me into a pub crawl on Saturday. 2) Oh, you already drew up the contract. You worked like greased lightning, the CEO said to his assistant. 3) It was a race against time. We stepped it up and were able to meet the deadline. 4) He was burning his candle at both ends. Consequently, he burnt out. 5) This is a topic worth discussing further. Thank you for bringing it up!

6) Among others, I look up to inventors, for example, Thomas Edison, who invented very useful inventions. He was tenacious and didn't flinch even though some people ridiculed him for his failures. Despite that, he kept his eye on the ball. 7) I think I stick around for a bit longer and take in this spectacular view! 8) Has your head screwed on backwards? It's foolhardy to drive on worn-out tires like those. It's very slippery out there! 9) Don't try to pawn this fake watch off on us as original. We're not dummies, you won't rip us off! 10) The IT sector hones in on stepping up its production capacity to produce more high-end (top-of-the-line) microchips.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks a lot! I got 9/10 on the 11th quiz (to look after/wrong, looking after, right). Examples: 1) I take my hat off to people who stand up for democracy, freedom, and justice. 2) He overslept by accident, so he quickly got up and hurried to work. 3) Before you leave, make sure that the stove is turned off. 4) I put on some nice relaxing music. 5) He was with his back against the wall. However, he didn't want to give up. He was confident he could figure his way out of this predicament.

6) They are an affluent family, living on easy street. They hired a nanny to look after their kids. 7) Turn on the TV, please. Our favorite reality TV show is on the air right now. 8) Mary is witty and has a mind like a steel trap. She often brings up new, refreshing ideas. 9) I've looked for my driving license here, there and everywhere. Would you keep your eyes open for it as well? 10) We're running out of ideas. We need to have a brainstorming session and come up with new, innovative ideas.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks! I scored 10/10 on the 16th quiz. Examples: 1) Bear with me, please. I'll touch base with my boss and call you back later. 2) The tight deadline was a race against the clock. The team worked on the assignment feverishly to meet a deadline. 3) There's no need to go ballistic! Cool down! 4) You really have a knack for fixing things up. Now, it's all jazzed up! 5) We need to hash out an insightful, smart plan. Our competitor is trying to corner the market.

6) Lighten up! It was only a minor mistake and will come out in the wash! 7) I'm glad I took all that trouble fixing up my old shed. It really paid off, now it's as good as new. 8) It's a feasible solution. On no account will I rule it out. 9) The boss got up on the wrong side of the bed. He chews everyone out who makes even a minor mistake. Give him a wide berth. 10) It takes time to settle in a new country because customs and culture are different. Rest assured, in the end, you'll find your feet.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for your efforts in making this massive, impressive, and beneficial lesson! You're the best! I scored 10/10 on the first quiz.

Examples: 1) He's a Harvard graduate and likes to show it off pretty much everywhere and every time. 2) Sorry to barge in, but it's urgent. 3) He's frugal and she's spendthrift. Money burns a hole in her pocket. Finally, they broke up as financial matters came between them. 4) One year ago, he had one foot in the grave, and the other slipping. Amazingly, he bounced back and is now as fit as a fiddle! 5) He's very keen on his 1950s hot rod (“old bucket of bolts”), even though it acts up quite often. 6) His dad is regularly really pigheaded, and it's difficult to get one's messages across. It goes to show that you can't teach an old dog new tricks! 7) You can count on Mary to be punctual. She's in her boss's good books. Her timeliness has earned her some brownie points! 8) Thanks for being so helpful and friendly. I owe you one! I make it up to you someday. 9) It took him a while to come around to the idea. 10) He's a vulgar roughneck and a loudmouth. Nobody puts up with his bad behavior.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! I got 10/10 on the 8th quiz. Examples: 1) We have to sift through the application forms very carefully to separate the wheat from the chaff. 2) Your remarks don't bear on the matter at hand. 3) Yesterday morning, I felt out of sorts. However, after having a cup of joe, I got my second wind. It really perked me up! 4) Many cities in Europe are so compactly built, that you can easily get around on foot or bike. 5) I don't care for cotton candy, to put it mildly. It's so sticky!

6) Our chairman is a stickler for details. That's why our meetings often draw out. 7) Let's call it a day and wrap this meeting up. 8) Never put off till tomorrow, what should be done today. 9) 1) I decided to take a stroll down memory lane and flipped through old photo albums. 10) Neglected children may fall behind at school, and fall through the cracks.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks a bunch! I got 10/10 on the 13th quiz. Examples: 1) I have lots of pet topics I like to nerd out on: classic cars, electronics, science, green technology, and environmental protection. 2) It's worth being well-prepared. It's much more uneasy and bothersome if you just muddle through it. 3) It's essential to teach your kids not to mouth off to anyone. “Do as you would be done by”. 4) She's a shopaholic and, as a result, maxed out her credit card. 5) Narcissists are the kind of people who can dish it out but can't take it.

6) It was raining cats and dogs, so I decided to stick around in a café a bit longer. 7) It's essential to wash up whenever needed, not only for personal hygiene but also to prevent germs from spreading. 8) Mary forgot to lock up. Consequently, cat burglar burglarized valuable items. He was very dexterous and didn't even trigger burglar alarms. 9) Mary is a chatterbox and yammers on and on. I wish she would cut to the chase. 10) As you may well remember, our camping trip is getting closer and closer. Let's load up on essential camping equipment now, so that we are ready to roll.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! I scored 10/10 on the 12th quiz. Practice makes perfect, so here are some examples: 1) She prepared for her final exams, burnt the midnight oil, and ground away at the learning materials to get good grades. 2) If you panic, you only mess things up. So, pull yourself together. 3) They were having a stag party at a local karaoke bar. They liked to whoop it up and belted out their favorite karaoke songs. 4) Technical and scientific terms are sometimes difficult, so I tried to act them out to make my message clear. 5) The Prime Minister tried to talk down recent austerity measures.

6) Important things that need to be done and get stuck, gnaw at me. 7) He took a large quick loan and hence racked up considerable debt. He's in a bind. 8) It would be nice if a positive, encouraging, and unselfish attitude rubbed off on all of us. 9) Because of his slipup, his boss was angry with him. He should chalk it up to a learning experience and not make that same mistake again. 10) Hi Mary, long time no see. I'm busy right now, but could we catch up tomorrow at a lovely café?

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks a ton, you rock! I got 10/10 on the seventh quiz. Examples: 1) What do you think of this course? Are you going to opt in? 2) Before you decide to drop out of your IT studies, I recommend you reconsider. IT skills are really useful and in high demand these days. 3) It's a formal occasion, so you need to dress up accordingly. 4) What he said is all Greek to me. I don't understand what he's getting at (driving at). 5) The top politician really dropped the ball. Afterwards, he tried to play down the incident.

6) Is it OK for everybody that our intern sits in on this meeting? She needs to learn the ropes of our corporate meeting practices. 7) I'm hungry as a bear. I need to whip up something before I go! 8) Sometimes, you have to be prepared to act on a hunch. 9) His friend spends money like water, and that's why he's in a jam. He needs to cut back on his spending. 10) They bought a house for themselves. Later they noticed there was a large water damage. They got more than they bargained for.

I got itchy feet when I watched a video clip shot from your balcony. So spectacular views and pleasant weather! Currently, it's -3 C here in the southwest of Finland. It must be enjoyable to stay there as it's midwinter in Canada and Finland!

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for giving away such amazing tips and pieces of advice, you're the best! I got 10/10 on the 18th quiz. Examples: 1) Video games were very primitive when I was young, so I easily grew out of it and haven't played ever since! 2) I won't walk out in a huff. I like to see things through to the finish. 3) The Earth's resources are being used up at an alarming rate. Smart and insightful approaches are needed, and that applies to every one of us! 4) When I moved, I gave away some stuff to a local second-hand shop. 5) Sorry, the road is blocked off, you have to take a detour.

6) The boss gave us a thumbs up. So, we can go ahead with our revised plan. 7) Jack, mind your p's and q's. Impolite behavior is frowned upon in that upscale restaurant. 8) I know, he's hot-tempered. He shouldn't have lashed out at you, it was out of line. 9) I don't want to burn my bridges. Could we make amends and sort this out somehow? 10) Whenever on vacation in a new city, I sometimes like to wander off the beaten path and find laid-back, cozy places.

[Ari]

Thanks! I got 9/10 (taken up/wrong, taking up/right). Examples: 1) The scientist carried out a new experiment. 2) Beyond doubt, I'm a bit of the old school. I still jot down things to remember in my calendar. 3) I can't make head nor tail of these directions! We need an expert to sort all this out! 4) The rescuers had to call off the search due to wretched weather. 5) Studying English takes up quite a lot of my time. That said, it's time well spent!

6) Let's catch up and shoot the breeze! Could you drop in next Saturday? 7) Fill out this form detailedly, please! 8) They made a ground-breaking innovation in which they have a patent pending. Now they have plans to branch out to international markets. 9) The modern-day rat race is all about keeping up with the Joneses. 10) As a result of the incoming Hurricane, the picnic was pushed back till next Saturday.

[Ari]

Thanks! I got 9/10 on the fifth quiz (loosen up/wrong, loosened up/right). Examples: 1) Ok, let's kick off the meeting by going through our new marketing strategy. 2) The used cars salesman talked up his cars on sale. I didn't want to take it at face value, so I checked the cars thoroughly. 3) Kids, stop goofing around before you get hurt! 4) Obnoxious people tick me off. 5) He felt under the weather and was just moping around the house.

6) People on Skid Row are barely getting by. They are living from hand to mouth. 7) An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So don't let problems pile up. 8) She's very talkative, so she often talks a blue streak. Sometimes I have to tune her out. 9) What's wrong? You've been like a bear with a sore head all day. Loosen up a little, will you? 10) He was just going through the motions and did his job by halves. His boss really flipped out and fired him.

[fredylopez]

Hi Jennifer how's it going, no matter if it's a long video lesson, the longer the better, you can learn a lot more with this kind of videos, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna spend a pleasure time watching your beautiful face and listening to you, thanks for the video Jenn. 👍.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks a bunch! I got 10/10 on the 17th quiz. Examples: 1) It's obvious, that AI (artificial intelligence) is phased in various companies. Those who have a head start, have the advantage over the others. 2) I blocked off next Thursday on my calendar for the meeting. 3) This is a no-go area, so you had better clear out, the policeman said. 4) I have a serious sweet tooth, so I couldn't do without sweets. 5) The top politician was fishing in the murky waters and was on the take. Therefore, he was forced out of the office.

6) This topic is so complicated that it takes time and effort to sink in. 7) As a parent, if you end up in trouble with the law, I'm not going to bail you out. You'll have to face the music and learn how to keep on the straight and narrow. Remember, what goes around comes around. 8) Sometimes skeletons in the closet, if left behind unsolved, may haunt you later in life. 9) You don't want to miss out on my party—there is your favorite band playing and buffet. 10) Mary is as regular as clockwork. I wonder why she didn't show up this time?

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! I got 10/10 on the ninth quiz. Examples: 1) He didn't let his workmate's insulting comments get his goat. He simply shrugged it off. 2) She is an avid photographer. She zoomed in to get a good photo of an exotic bird. 3) He's not only lazybones but also cunning. He always finds a way to wiggle out of his duties. 4) That document is long and as dull as it gets. At long last, I got through it. 5) I'm aiming at boosting my English language communication skills.

6) His friends knew he's impulsive and a bit of a madcap, so they egged him on jumping off the bridge. 7) It's a plum job and your chance to make it big. Don't turn it down! 8) Sorry, I'm late. I got held up by a traffic jam. 9) Just a moment! I freshen up before we hit the road. 10) Surprisingly, my girlfriend and my mother hit it off right from the start.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks a bunch! I got 9/10 on the 3rd quiz (hones in on/wrong, honed in on/correct). Examples: 1) She talked me into leaving the party early. 2) The big kahuna asked his secretary to draw up the contract. 3) It was a race against the clock. We stepped it up and were able to finish the report at the eleventh hour. 4) He has been working like a dog for a long time. As a result, he burned out and had to take a long sick leave. 5) That's a controversial issue, “an elephant in the room”. Finally, Mary had the guts to bring it up.

6) I look up to all the scientists and decision-makers who try to solve present-day challenging problems. 7) Do you have time to stick around and chew the fat? Yeah, sure! 8) Your winter tires are really worn out, and it's slippery down there. You are tempting fate if you don't buy new ones. 9) So you paid 100 € for that T-shirt? Have you taken leave of your senses? That's a daylight robbery, the vendor really ripped you off! 10) We really need to hone in on improving our marketing strategy.

[manalawwad]

I want to thank you so much for this long enriching video. The longer, the better as you have also expanded the usage of the phrasal verbs. Thank you thank you, and please keep up the fantastic work ❤🎉

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks! I got 10/10 on the second quiz. Examples: 1) There was a special offer at a local five-and-dime. I went there early and was able to get it. I lucked out! 2) Make sure you don't back out of your promises and commitments to not let your customers down. 3) My friend is a real chatterbox. She rambles on pretty much everything under the sun. I can't get a word in edgewise! 4) The other day I saw a video clip of a daredevil who climbed on top of a skyscraper without a safety harness! I was flabbergasted. How on earth he pulled it off! 5) You have to abide by traffic rules for your own and others' safety. If you don't you may get a ticket for reckless driving.

6) The main suspect of the fraud clammed up and pled the 5th. 7) The situation was precarious and we were walking a tightrope. However, eventually, everything panned out just fine. 8) The professor delivered so boring lecture that some students nodded off. 9) It dawned on him that he needs to take a new course in his life. He wanted to get out of the rat race. 10) On the surface your plan looks good, but let me mull it over. I'll sleep on it and get back to you tomorrow.

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks! I got 10/10 on the 15th quiz. Examples: 1) You know, faint heart never won fair lady. Pluck up your courage and ask her out! She's a knockout! 2) He's into playing electric guitar. He has played ever since he was a pint-sized kid. 3) He was with his back against the wall. The recent setbacks brought him down. 4) I found out that Mary broke off with you. Cheer up! It's not the end of the world and there's plenty of fish in the sea! 5) Pick up some rye bread on your way home, will you?

6) I already dropped the goods off, boss. Everything's done to a T. 7) Weather was wretched, so we ended up staying at home. 8) That's a very enticing offer. Unfortunately, I have to turn it down. I have a lot on my plate and can't take on new responsibilities. 9) Fill out this form carefully so that you don't have to revise it afterwards. 10) I found out that there's more to this than meets the eye. It's a more complicated matter. Well, you live and learn!

[bernardhernandez]

it's an important and dense course, I have to divide this episode into several parts, and repeat the exercises to imprint in my mind all the subtlety of phrasal verbs!
Thank you Jenifer for this brainstorming 😇

[Ari]

Thanks, Jennifer! I got 10/10 on the sixth quiz. Some examples: 1) He quarreled with her for a long time. At long last, he made up with her. They buried the hatchet, so to speak. 2) Don't be such a doormat! Take a grip on yourself and stand by your rights! 3) I like to wind down in the evening and watch my favorite reality TV series in English. 4) Her husband was on a business trip, and she was aching for him. 5) She slipped into something more comfortable.

6) Ok, guys, let's call it a night. I'm going to turn in. 7) I need to beef up my English language communication skills. 8) Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and nail down the details. 9) He was relieved that he ultimately opened up to his friend and got a heavy load off his chest. 10) I zone out if someone starts talking about knitting.

By the way, I heard that you have moved to Costa Rica and have a new home there. Your new home looks cozy, and you have spectacular views from your balcony. I believe Costa Rica is a beautiful country. You have begun a new chapter in your life, congratulations, way to go!