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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs - Top 176 - 200 Phrasal Verbs

Here you are provided with the part 8 of the list of the most common phrasal verbs in English such as "call in", "add up", and "light up".

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Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English Vocabulary
to go out to

to have sympathy for someone and hope that they will get through the difficult situation they are in

Ex: Our thoughts go out to the families impacted by the devastating hurricane. 
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to call in

to request someone's services or assistance

Ex: The manager called in an expert to analyze the financial data. 
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to walk out

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

Ex: Feeling unheard, he walked out of the discussion abruptly. 
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to come after

to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them

Ex: The dog escaped from the backyard, and the children came after it, trying to bring it back home. 
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to zoom in

to adjust the lens of a camera in a way that makes the person or thing being filmed or photographed appear closer or larger

Ex: The nature photographer zoomed in on the butterfly resting on the flower. 
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to stand by

to refrain from taking action when it is necessary

Ex: In times of crisis, it's crucial not to stand by but to offer assistance and support. 
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to get away with

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies. 
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to move up

to move to a higher place

Ex: The elevator is moving up to the third floor. 
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to add up
to add up
[Verb]

to be logically consistent

Ex: The financial figures in the report don't add up; there seems to be an error. 
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to move away

to go to live in another area

Ex: Last summer, they made the decision to move away, seeking a more serene environment. 
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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow. 
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to cave in

to collapse toward the center

Ex: The roof caved in during the heavy rainstorm. 
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to come out with

to suddenly say something, especially in a rude or surprising way

Ex: During the meeting, Sarah came out with a bold criticism of the project, catching everyone off guard. 
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to weigh in

to find one's weight, especially in an official measurement before or after a contest

Ex: Before the fitness competition, all contestants must weigh in to ensure fair play. 
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to play on

to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses

Ex: The politician played on the fears of the public to garner support for his policies. 
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to break into

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

Ex: The neighbors witnessed the suspicious individuals breaking into the vacant house. 
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to work through

to carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution

Ex: We have to work through these issues before we can move forward with the project. 
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to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

Ex: The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project. 
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to pull off

to successfully achieve or accomplish something difficult

Ex: Despite the challenges, they managed to pull off the event. 
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to spread out

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

Ex: Let's spread the cards out on the table so we can see them all. 
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to go over to

‌to change one's allegiance or beliefs and switch to a different side, opinion, habit, or position

Ex: After hearing the arguments, she decided to go over to the opposing side of the debate. 
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to lock in

to shut someone or oneself in a place by locking the door

Ex: During the storm, they locked themselves in the cabin for safety. 
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to break out

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

Ex: The prisoners attempted to break out during the night. 
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to come by

to visit or stop by a place for a brief period

Ex: Feel free to come by my office if you have any questions. 
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to knock back

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

Ex: He often knocks back a few glasses of beer after work to unwind. 
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