250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs - Top 126 - 150 Phrasal Verbs

Here you are provided with the part 6 of the list of the most common phrasal verbs in English such as "back up", "look over", and "miss out".

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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs

to support someone or something

Ex: I 'll back up your proposal during the meeting .

to be formed from particular parts or things

Ex: The novel consists of three main plotlines that intertwine throughout the narrative .

to design and arrange something according to a specific plan

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to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

Ex: Hang on a second ; I need to grab my coat before we leave .

to examine or inspect something quickly

Ex: The mechanic is looking over the car to see what 's wrong with it .

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

Ex: The witness was asked to account for what they saw at the scene of the accident .

to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful

Ex: The new employee sometimes messes up the data entry tasks .

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .

to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun

Ex: Even if you 're busy , try not to miss out on the networking opportunities at the event .

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it

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to start a journey

Ex: The adventurers decided to set out on a quest for the hidden treasure .

to inform someone with facts or news

Ex: The manager will fill in the staff on the upcoming changes .

to leave without taking someone or something with one

Ex: The soldier had left behind his comrades in the battle .

to connect something to an electrical port

Ex: I need to plug in my electric car to charge it before I can go for a drive .

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

Ex: It took a while for the new employee to fit in with the team , but eventually , they became close-knit .

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

Ex: After the earthquake , many buildings in the city started to fall apart , posing a significant safety risk .

to fall from a particular position to the ground

Ex: He fell off and scraped his knee while cycling .

to lift or position something or someone upward

Ex: To avoid tripping , he pulled up the loose rug 's edge .

to take care and be watchful of someone or something and make sure no harm comes to them

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to send something to a number of people or places

Ex: The charity organization sent out relief packages to disaster-stricken areas .

to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Ex: Teens can be quite adept at getting around their teachers and avoiding homework .