British English has many phrasal verbs that are commonly used in everyday conversations. Learning these will help you understand and speak English more naturally.
In this blog post we will see 20 common, everyday phrasal verbs used in context (in a text) to help you understand their meaning and start using them immediately.
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When you don’t know a word, you should look up its meaning in the dictionary. If your car starts to break down, you need to call for assistance. In the morning, most people get up early and wake up feeling fresh. For emergencies, it's important to know how to call in someone for help.
Children need someone to look after them while their parents are at work. They also enjoy activities like cooking, where they can whip up something tasty with an adult’s help. When you finish a phone call, you have to hang up. If a problem arises, it’s often necessary to sort out the issue quickly.
Friends often catch up with each other over coffee or a meal. If you want to contribute to a group purchase, you can chip in some money. When the weather is nice, it’s fun to get away to the countryside. If a train or bus is crowded, you might have to hold on to something to keep your balance.
Sometimes, someone may tell off another person for bad behaviour. It’s polite to turn up on time for meetings or appointments. If you come across a new book or a film, you might want to try out reading or watching it. When you're young, you grow up learning many new things.
Many people look forward to holidays and special events. Once you arrive somewhere, you need to get off the bus or train.
Did you understand all the phrasal verbs?
Remember, using these phrasal verbs will help you communicate more effectively.
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