Top 10 Must-Know Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Conversations
Top 10 Must-Know Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Conversations
Phrasal verbs are an essential part of natural English communication. Native speakers use them daily, and understanding them will make your conversations sound more fluent and natural. Here are ten must-know phrasal verbs that you can use in everyday conversations:
1. Turn up – To arrive or appear unexpectedly
Example: "He didn't turn up for the meeting."
2. Bring up – To mention a topic
Example: "She brought up an interesting point in the discussion."
3. Put off – To delay or postpone something
Example: "We had to put off the trip because of the bad weather."
4. Get along (with) – To have a good relationship with someone
Example: "I get along well with my coworkers."
5. Give up – To stop trying
Example: "Don’t give up! You’re almost there."
6. Run into – To meet someone unexpectedly
Example: "I ran into my old friend at the supermarket."
7. Look after – To take care of
Example: "Can you look after my dog while I'm away?"
8. Hold on – To wait for a short time
Example: "Hold on a second, I'll be right back."
9. Make up – To reconcile after an argument
Example: "They had a fight, but they made up quickly."
10. Find out – To discover information
Example: "I just found out that they’re moving to another city."
How to Practice These Phrasal Verbs
Use them in sentences: Try writing your own sentences with each phrasal verb.
Listen to native speakers: Watch movies, listen to podcasts, and pay attention to how these phrases are used.
Practice speaking: Use these phrasal verbs in conversations to make them part of your vocabulary.
Mastering these common phrasal verbs will help you sound more natural in English conversations. Keep practicing, and soon they will become a natural part of your speech!
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