Phrasal Verbs e-ANG

I'm aching for some chocolate. I haven't eaten it for months.

What's wrong with John? He's acting like an idiot.

The babysitter had a difficult time. The children acted up all evening.

I guess I'd better take my motorcycle to the garage. It's been acting up lately.

7 % will be added on to your bill as a service charge.

His theory is hard to believe, but his research adds up.

What's the total of those bills? Could you add them up and see?

The bills add up to $814.63. That's more than I expected!

The campaign's aimed at informing the public.

It's wrong to write things like that about people who can't answer back.

When I asked who had broken my calculator Jerry answered me back that he didn't.

Somebody will have to answer for all the damage that has been caused.

I can answer for his honesty.

Tell her I was asking after her.

Marry has a new boyfriend. Tom asked her out last night.

Tom was going to call the police when I told him I'd wrecked his car, but he backed down when I said I'd pay for the damage.

Tom was ready to call the police when I told him I'd wrecked his car, but he backed off when I said I'd pay for the damage.

The church backs onto the supermarket. Many people go shopping after a mass.

If we sign this contract, there's no backing out.

You missed the lines in the parking space. You'll have to back up and try again.

You're too close! Back your car up so I can open the garage door.

If you don't believe me, talk to Dave. He'll back me up.

When my computer crashed, I lost many of my files. It's a good thing I backed them up.

It's all your fault. You've made trouble for yourself - you deal with it. I'm not bailing you out.

He was about to leave when the phone rang.

The police were after the thief.

John is down with the flu.

They are for the proposal to build a leisure centre.

We are in for bad weather.

John isn't in his office. He's off for two days.

There's a good film on at the Metro.

Long skirts are out this season.

The fire is out - that's why it's cold in here.

If Mike's out, I can vacuum in his room.

The film starts at 6.00 and is over at 10.00.

I'm through with Tom. He's so selfish.

Let's take the train- I don't think I'm up to driving so far.

The children must be up to something - they're very quiet.

At first Lily said she would be at the party. Later she begged off.

Read the book. The ending will blow you away.

I hoped the protest would make a difference but it blew over and now we're back to square one.

We need lots of balloons for the party. Will you blow them up?

A: "That old building really came down quickly!"B: "That's because the construction company used dynamite to blow it up."B: "To dlatego, że firma budowlana użyła dynamitu, aby wysadzić w powietrze."

When I told Jerry that I'd had an accident with his car, he blew up.

If you're going to travel to Peru, you'd better bone up on your Spanish.

We spent a lot of money at the supermarket. When we broke the total cost down, we spent more on cleaning supplies than food.

Jane's apartment was burglarized last night. Someone broke in while Jane was at the movies.

These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take too long to break them in.

The prisoners have broken out this morning.

What time did the party break up last night?

Tim and Julie aren't going steady any more. They got really angry with each other and broke up.

Have you heard the news? Julie broke up with Tim!

Yes, you can borrow my pen, don't forget to bring it back to me when you're finished." "This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back to the library.

No one thought Chuck could get an A in that course, but he brought it off.

We planned to discuss overtime pay in the meeting. Why didn't someone bring that topic up?

Lucy's parents died when she was a baby. Her grandparents brought her up.

I brushed the snow off my coat before I hung it in the wardrobe.

He just brushed off all their criticism.

If you're going to travel to Peru, you'd better brush up on your Spanish.

Lightning struck Mr. Kennedy's barn last night. It burned down before the fire fighters arrived.

All of Mr. Kennedy's hay burned up when his barn burned down.

Did you hear how rudely Fred talked to me? That really burned me up!

She burned with anger when she saw them together.

Hey, you! Don't butt in! Wait for your turn!

She told me to butt out of her relationships.

I guess Marty reall wants to be promoted. He's been buttering his boss up all week.

Management called the laid-off workers back.

Jane tried to contact you. She asked you to call her back immediately.

The teacher called me down for disobedience.

The situation calls for immediate action.

She called in last Monday to see our new house.

Has the boss called in today?

We don't have school today. The mayor called classes off because of the snow.

I don't know why the teacher never calls on you. You always know the answer.

Our representative will call on your company next Tuesday.

All firefighters were called out to save the burning building.

Thousands of young men were called up during World War I.

Johnny tells the story that call up old times.

Why are you so upset? Suzie didn't intend to spill orange juice on you. Calm down!"

A: "Would you care for something to drink? We have coffee, tea, or orange juice."

Amy's father got out of the hospital last week. The family is caring for him at home.

They were all carried away by his performance.

She carried her speech off well.

I have several remarks, but please carry on, I'll explain it later.

They carried out some tests to see the effects of the new drug.

I don't think anyone but Matt can carry this project through.

Bill had never used a computer until he took this class, but he caught on very quickly and is now one of the best students.

Be careful with Jane. She's a trickster. She'll try to catch you out.

Terry stopped to rest for a few minutes. He'll catch up with us later.

My plane will arrive around 5:00 PM. I should be able to check into the hotel by 6:00 or 6:30.

Here are the things you need to do. Please check each one off when you've finished it.

I'm sorry, but you can't take that encyclopedia home. The library won't allow you to check reference books out.

Don't forget to take your room key to the front desk when you check out of the hotel.

Call our dear friend and ask him to check up on what Bella said - I don't think I trust her.

They are the best fans in the whole world. Nobody can cheer me on as well as they do.

I brought in some flowers to cheer up the room.

Tom's father was really angry when Tom didn't come home until 3:00 AM. He chewed Tom out and then said Tom had to stay at home for two weeks.

I don't know what to do. We have to chew this over and come up with a solution.

It's healthier to chew the food up before swallowing.

Sam said he was going to ask Lulu for a date, but he chickened out.

We're going to buy a birthday cake for our boss and I'm collecting donations. Do you want to chip in?

What you're saying is very interesting, but I'd like to chip in if I may.

You should chip off any loose paint.

Lila wouldn't talk about the accident. When I asked her what happened, she clammed up.

If you've finished playing with those toys could you clear them all away please.

Clear off before I change my mind."

His death was cleared up soon after the gun was found.

I've lost my extra car keys. If you come across them while your're cleaning the room, please put them in a safe place.

What time did Monica come back home yesterday?

I came by this painting when I was looking around an antique shop on holiday.

Everybody wonders how he came by so much money.

This house came down to me after my aunt died.

George won't be at the office today. He came down with the flu over the weekend.

He came into a large sum of money after his grandfather died.

Despite all his planning the deal didn't come off.

Roses come out in summer.

This wine stain will come out if you let it soak in warm water.

To the doctors' surprise the patient came round quickly.

Your charges come to $124.38. Will you pay by check, in cash, or with a credit card?

When I told Gina that she'd won a million dollars, she fainted. When she came to, I told her it was a joke and she almost hit me!

Your name came up in the conversation.

Such an opportunity comes up once in a lifetime.

A strange man came up to me and asked me for money.

He failed to come up to his parents' expectations.

He came up with a brilliant plan to save the company.

I'm counting on you to wake me up tomorrow. I know I won't hear the alarm.

Nah, don't bother. It doesn't count towards your pension anyway.

She was crossed off the list so she can't come to the party.

We can't afford to buy everything on your shopping list, so I've crossed all the unnecessary things out.

Cut across this field if you're in a hurry.

You drink too much coffee. You should cut back.

A car cut in and forced us to slow down.

Would you mind not cutting in until I've finished speaking?

Our electricity was cut off as we didn't pay the bill on time.

The flood cut off the village for a week.

I don't think I'm cut out for teaching/to be a teacher -I haven't got enough patience.

Cut up the meat for Johnny - otherwise he won't be able to eat it.

Most countries have done away with capital punishment.

Nobody likes him because he is always doing people down.

Those three games of tennis yesterday afternoon really did me in. I slept for ten hours after I got home.

They said that the murdered man was done in between 10 and 11 o'clock last night.

Oh, no! I forgot to save my report before I turned the computer off! Now I'll have to do it over!

I could do with a cup of tea.

I thought the meeting would be a short one, but it dragged on for more than three hours.

Although he had promised to help us, he drew back at the last minute.

On seeing the snake she drew back in terror.

He's very shy: someone should draw him out.

He drew out some money to pay his rent.

I thought that speech would never end. The speaker could have said everything important in about five minutes, but he drew the speech out for over an hour!

The Ajax and Tip-Top Banks have decided to merge. Their lawyers will drawall the official documents up sometime this month.

The limo drew up outside the mansion and the millionaire got out.

If you're in town next month, we'd love to see you. Please try to drop by the house.

If you're in town next month, we'd love to see you. Please try to drop in.

Yes, I can take those letters to the post office. I'll drop them off as I go home from work."

No, Paul isn't at the university. He dropped out.

The guilt has been eating me away. I need to take responsibility for my actions.

I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we eat out?

Eat up all your greens or I won't let you play with Rusty.

At first Bob and Chuck were just having a mild argument, but Bob's friends egged them on until they started fighting.

I'm sorry to say this but I'm sure their marriage will end in divorce - his affair's put a great strain on their relationship.

We got lost last night and ended up in the next town.

You're working too hard. If you don't take it easy, you'll end up in the hospital!

Just go and talk to her instead of eyeing her up the whole night - she won't bite.

I never watch the presidential candidates face off because it's a waste of time.

You can't pretend that you're doing OK in this course, Joe. Sooner or later, you'll have to face up to the fact that you're failing it.

This book is so old that it's falling apart.

Keep some money in the bank to fall back on in case something goes wrong.

We had originally intended to go to Mexico for our vacation, but our trip fell through when I got sick.

I feel for Martha, losing a child and a husband in one year it's more than I could take.

->"I need more time to feel him out - he's not an open book, you know.

I know the accident was a terrible shock. Do you feel up to talking about it?

She figures on quite a nice sum of money after her husband's death.

For a long time I couldn't understand the last problem, but I finally figured it out.

I can't figure Margie out. Sometimes she's very warm and friendly and sometimes she acts as if she doesn't know me.

The office needs to know your home address and phone number. Could you fill them in on this form?

Professor Newton is in the hospital and won't be able to teach for the rest of the term. Do you know who's going to fill in for her?

I wasn't able to attend the meeting yesterday, but I understand that it was important. Could you fill me in?

Of course I completed my application! I filled it out and mailed it over three weeks ago!

I'm sorry that you didn't know the meeting had been canceled. I didn't find out myself until just a few minutes ago.

If anyone has any questions, please fire away.

As soon as I read those disgusting lies, I fired off a furious letter to the editors.

Arguments like that one always get me all fired up.

Alan is really intelligent but sometimes he has problems getting his ideas across.

Why can't you and your sister get along?

Teresa got around the required math classes by doing well on a math proficiency test.

She doesn't have a car. She gets around by bicycle, bus or taxi.

I really should wash the dishes, but I don't feel like it. Maybe I'll get around to them tomorrow morning.

It's going to be hard to pay the rent now that you've lost your job, but somehow we'll get by.

I don't know where Carole was going. She just got in her car and drove away.

Do you know what time Fred's plane gets in?

When you get off the bus, cross the street, turn right on Oak Street, and keep going until you're at the corner of Oak and Lincoln Boulevard.

Some schools got President's Day off but ours didn't. We had classes as usual.

Everyone knew he was guilty, but his lawyer was clever and got him off.

I'm sorry, but you're too late to say goodbye to Angela. She got on the plane about 20 minutes ago.

There's something wrong with the garage door opener. You'll have to get out of the car and open it by hand.

Lisa said she had a terrible headache and got out of giving her speech today.

The interview is planned to get over in 45 minutes.

Katy was really upset when she failed the test. She thought she would never get over feeling so stupid.

That shirt is really ugly. Why don't you get rid of it?

The treasurer of the XYZ company was spending too much money so the company president got rid of him.

You'll have to get up much earlier than usual tomorrow. We have to leave by no later than 6:00 AM.

I gave away all my old records that were older than 5 years.

Every time Marcus borrows money from me, he never gives it back.

When the boss yelled at her, Mary finally gave in her report.

You're doing really well. Don't give in now.

The headmaster gives of himself to improve the quality of education.

I met Susan yesterday. She was giving out leaflets on the street.

Yesterday when I was driving home my old car gave out.

The president showed on the podium and gave out the bad news.

Their determination finally gave out.

Steven gave the day over to organising Jen's birthday party.

He knows smoking isn't good for his health, but he can't give it up.

A: "What's black and white and red all over?"

If you go on eating like that, you're going to get fat within a year.

You went out with Sharon last night, didn't you?

When you work 50 hours a week, you don't really feel like going out at the weekend.

You should buy that shirt. It will go well with your dark brown suit.

Is Gina going with Jim? I see them together all the time.

A: "Do you have any special plans for your vacation?"

Thank you for goofing up my plans of going on holiday. Again, thank you very much!

I hoped our friendship would last for ever but then I moved to the USA and we kinda grew apart.

My kids grew to call my second wife 'mother', which was something I thought would never happen.

Did you know that Frank grew up in Malaysia?

A: "Lee really irritates me sometimes. He's really silly and childish."B: "I agree. I wish he would grow up."B: "Zgadzam się, szkoda, że nie dorośnie".

You'd better get started on your report. You know that you have to hand it in at 8:30 tomorrow morning!

Why don't you have a course description and list of assignments? The teacher handed them out on the first day of class.

I'd like to talk longer, but I'd better hang up. My sister needs to make a call.

This class has to do with the behavior of people in groups.

If I can help you out in any way, please, don't hesitate to ask.

The winner of the race proudly held his trophy up for all to see.

I'm sorry I'm late. There was an accident on the freeway and traffic held me up.

Sarah is very upset. When she was walking home last night, two men held her up and took her purse and jewelry.

Yes, I know we disagree on lots of things, Susan, but we can iron them out.

A terrible scream issued from the room. Nobody knew what was going on.

Why do you always have to jack everything around? I'm so fed up with your childish games!

She's jacked in her studies and she's moving to the UK.

We'll have to jack the back of the car up before we can change the tire.

Arthur is really upset. His boss jumped all over him because he's been late for work three times this week.

I'd jump at the chance to go and live in the USA.

Marian jumped in and explained them the problem.

The hero jumped off the helicopter and entered the car.

Everyone jumped on me when I said what I think.

Keep your dogs away from my children!

I'm trying to keep off sweets but it's just so hard.

I'm not ready to stop yet. I think I'll keep on working for a while.

Bill's very forgetful. You'll have to keep on him or he'll never do all the things you want him to do.

When I was living abroad I found it difficult to keep up with the news as I didn't speak the language.

Why don't we kick that idea around and see what others think about it?

Why are you kicking against it so obstinately? It's only a suggestion.

Jim's club kicked him out because he didn't pay his dues or come to meetings.

He should go to prison for knocking his wife about.

We completed the project on time because of Chuck. He knocked himself out to be sure we didn't miss the deadline.

The boxing match ended when one boxer knocked the other one out.

I need some nails - I'm going to knock up a bird house.

I was furious when I found out that he knocked up my daughter!

I'll knock you up at 5.45.

If we don't come back on time, Ms. Winthers will lay into us, so hurry up.

I feel really sorry for Sally's family. Her father was laid off yesterday.

What have you done with the money you were supposed to lay out for the house?

Oh no, I left the files behind in my car.

Oh, no! When I made the list of those who attended the meeting, I left your name out!

I know I let you down when I didn't do what I promised. I'm really sorry.

There's no chance that she will be let off for what she's done. She'll definitely go to prison.

She let on about the party and we had to invite him as well.

I'm going to let on that I know nothing about your affair, don't worry.

It's been raining hard for a long time. Will it ever let up?

When they looked back on their many years together, they realized that their marriage had been a very happy one.

It's not surprising that Fred has few friends. He seems to look down on anyone who doesn't like the same things that he does.

I'm really looking forward to vacation. I can't wait for it to begin!

My father just came home from the hospital. I plan to look in on him today after I finish work.

Someone said there was a meeting at 9:30 but I haven't heard anything about it. Shall I look into it?

Does he look like his father or his mother?

I think I may have some typos in this report. Could you look it over?

I'm sorry, but I don't know what that word means. I'll have to look it up.

Thanks for giving me your brother's address. When I'm in Chicago next month, I'll be sure to look him up.

Everyone looks up to Joyce because she always makes time to help others.

You're very naive if you think you'll luck into a modelling job and you'll become famous.

Gloria was worried because she wasn't prepared to give a report at the meeting, but she lucked out because the meeting was postponed.

These tablets will magic your pain away.

My aunt can magic up the best salads you've ever eaten.

We haven't bought any cutlery yet so we'll have to make do with plastic forks.

Her teenaged children are always hungry. As soon as they arrive home from school, they make for the refrigerator.

Many hands make for light work. If many people work together, there's less work for everyone.

I agree that Bob looks ridiculous since he shaved his head, but don't make fun of him. You'll hurt his feelings.

Ruth's writing is very small. I almost need a magnifying glass to make it out.

Judy's story is hard to believe. I'm sure she made it up.

I'm sorry I missed the test. May I make it up?

Jack and his girlfriend were very angry with each other, but last night they finally made up.

These shoes were really a bargain! The store marked them down by 40%!

Mrs. White's import shop is profitable because she buys things inexpensively and then marks them up.

I didn't complete the assignment because I didn't know how. The directions mixed me up.

When I pointed out that it was rude to spit on the street, he told me to naff off.

We need to nail down the decision - the deadline's tomorrow.

He nailed up the box and left it by the dustbin.

The speech was so boring that several people in the audience nodded off before it was finished.

Stop nosing about - there's nothing for you here.

A good journalist always noses out the truth.

Did it never occur to you that I might not be interested in hunting?

I lived with him for 20 years but I don't think I ever really knew him. He never opened up to me, I never knew what he was thinking or feeling.

She wanted to eat in McDonald's but the rest opted for Pizza Hut.

Did he opt out of being the chairman of the club or was he thrown out?

Has anybody owned up to stealing the tests yet?

I'll be here next week after all. My trip to Chicago didn't pan out.

I was very sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away.

I have to be at the concert and meet the band - I can't let such an opportunity pass me by.

This ring has been passed down from mother to daughter for generations.

When Ella heard that she'd won a million dollars, she was so shocked that she passed out.

Everyone in the room needs one of these information sheets. Who will help me pass them out?

You should be ashamed of teasing your little brother, Bob! Pick on someone your own size!

Those books don't belong on the floor. Will you help me pick them up?

Of course we can go there together. What time should I pick you up?

The children just drank the last of the milk. Could you pick some more up on your way home this evening?

He was feeling a little tired, so he drank a glass of orange juice. It picked him up enough to finish his work.

We'll be finished soon if everyone pitches in.

After returning home, they pitched into food - they hadn't had a decent meal for 2 weeks.

He pitched up 3 hours later.

We're protesting against pulling down the old church.

They pulled off the biggest robbery in the history of this bank.

When the policeman indicated that I should pull over, I knew he was going to give me a ticket.

I just took these clothes out of the dryer. Will you help me put them away?

I've finished with these books. Do you want me to put them back on the shelves?

I can't put this work off any longer. If I don't do it soon, it'll be impossible to finish it in time.

It's a little bit chilly outside. You'd better put a sweater on.

Don't believe a word of what Jim was saying. He was just putting us on.

I hate to put you out, but I need a ride to the train station and hope you can take me.

There's no need for you to check into a hotel. I'll be happy to put you up.

It's really important to come to work on time. The boss won't put up with tardiness.

His reputation was ripped apart after the tabloid published the article about his affair.

Don't even think about buying a car there. They'll rip you off.

Alice ripped up all photos where they were together.

Round all prices off to the closest whole-dollar amounts. For example, round $33.73 off to $34.00.

"You idiot!" Jessica rounded on Tim. "Why did you tell her that?!"

I enjoy reading her books - I always let my imagination run away with me, which makes the whole reading experience even better.

Yesterday at the supermarket, Jan ran into her former roommate. Before yesterday, they hadn't seen each other for nearly five years.

On the way home from work, Art ran out of gas.

Oh no, I think we've just run a hedgehog over.

I ran up against a few problems finding somebody to babysit Kim for the evening.

I'm going to sell off the toys - my children haven't played with them for months, and they just take up space.

I tried to get their latest CD in town but the shop had sold out.

I haven't set about cleaning the garage yet, I'll do it tomorrow.

We've had some problems with the project that have set us back at least two days. We'll give you a progress report tomorrow.

I wonder how much Bill's new car set him back?

We set off from the railway station at 3.30 am.

You'll see Mr. Thomas tomorrow. I've set a meeting up for 9:30 AM.

Joe has set up a new business; he produces zips.

She's bringing her daughter to show off her musical skills.

Come on, let me show you round this place - you'll see how awesome it is.

The boss was very upset when you didn't show up for the meeting. What happened?

Everyone thought Marsha would win, but Jean did. Actually, Jean really showed Marsha up.

I don't even know when Angie slipped away.

Sit here and relax, and I'll slip into something more comfortable.

Whatever you decide to do, I'll stand by you all the way.

The chairman stood down yesterday morning.

These letters seem to be an abbreviation. Do you know what they stand for?

I'm not surprised that Mrs. Johnson rejected your report. She won't stand for shoddy work.

Good job, Ann! Your work really stands out!

When the Chairperson entered the room, everyone stood up.

Angela was supposed to go to the dance with Fred, but she stood him up and went with Chuck instead.

Did you stay in the whole night?

Both my sister and I take after our father.

This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back to the library.

Lois has been taking care of her father since he returned home from the hospital.

Will you take care of making reservations for our flight to Boston?

Please take your hat off when you go inside a building.

Was something wrong with Jill? She took off without saying goodbye.

When does your plane take off?

Susan isn't here today. She's taking today and tomorrow off.

A: "Do you like to ski?"B: "I've never been skiing, but I think I'd like to take it up. B: "Nigdy nie jeździłem na nartach, ale myślę, że chciałbym to zrobić.

For me all babies are the same - I can't tell them apart.

Julie was really angry at Bob; she told him off in front of all of us.

His heavy drinking told on his marriage.

You shouldn't throw those newspapers away; they're recyclable.

It took me 3 weeks to throw off that cold.

She threw off her clothes and jumped in the shower.

This food smells bad. You'd better throw it out.

Those people are drunk and making everyone uncomfortable. The manager should throw them out.

Paul was so nervous about his job interview that he threw up just before he left for it.

You're sitting here, doing nothing, and time is ticking away.

It really ticks her off when someone is late for an appointment.

Here are the things you need to do. Tick each one off when you finish it.

I'd love to try for a place at Cambridge.

I'm not sure that jacket is large enough. May I try it on?

I really like the way this car looks. May I try it out?

I know you want to be on the football team. Are you going to try out?

Everyone turned around and stared when I entered the meeting late.

I don't want this chair facing the window. Will you help me turn it around?

The company was doing poorly until it hired a new president. He turned it around in about six months and now it's doing quite well.

The company owner turned away the clerk.

The poor location of the house turned away prospective buyers.

The MP member turned away all criticism.

When John realised that he should have taken right, he stopped on the road and turned back.

Turn back the page's corner to save your place in the book.

Your music is giving me a headache! Please turn it down or use your headphones!

I thought I could borrow some money from Joe, but when I asked, he turned me down.

I've written my report, but I haven't turned it in.

I'm pretty tired. I guess I'll turn in.

Two days after the robbery, the thieves turned themselves in.

I'm cold. Do you mind if I turn the air conditioner off?

That music turns me off. Please play something else!

It's cold in here. I'm going to turn the heater on.

What kind of music turns you on?

It was late and John was sleepy. He turned out the lights and went to bed.

The new president planned to close the factory so on Saturday many protesters have turned out to show their dissagrement.

The rookie turned out to be the team's best hitter.

The landlord got so mad that the party was loud and that the TV landed on the pavement. The next day the tenants were turned out.

Mary has problems with her car. The engine turned over but wouldn't start.

You are lying on the remote controler. Turn over so I can get it.

I can barely hear the TV. Can you turn it up a little?

We were all surprised when Pam turned up at the party. We didn't even know she was in town.

Something turned up, so I couldn't go.

When will Kenny be finished with work? I've been waiting for him for almost an hour!

I want to make a complaint. The person who just waited on me was very impolite.

We are waiting on his decision.

We have to wait out the war in the cover-up.

Let's wait up for the stragglers.

I usually wake up around 5: 00 AM each day.

I have an important meeting tomorrow and I'm afraid I won't hear my alarm. Will you wake me up at 6:00 AM?

Do you think she'll ever wake up to the fact that nobody likes her?

There's a school at the end of this block. Watch out for children crossing the street.

I know my mother watches over me from Heaven.

I'm worn down - I need to get some sleep.