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

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Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English Vocabulary

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

Ex: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the recent fire, and we hope they find strength to rebuild.
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to request someone's services or assistance

Ex: The team had no choice but to call in outside help .
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to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

Ex: She was so upset with the meeting that she decided to walk out.
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to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them

Ex: The debt collectors came after him for the unpaid bills , making his financial situation even more stressful .
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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 spy satellite automatically zoomed in on the target location for surveillance.
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to refrain from taking action when it is necessary

Ex: It's disappointing to see leaders stand by when injustices are occurring within their organizations.
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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .
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to move to a higher place

Ex: She decided to move up to the next floor to get a better view.
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to add up
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to be logically consistent

Ex: When you consider all the facts , it begins to add up and make sense .
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to go to live in another area

Ex: Ever since they moved away, our weekend gatherings have become less frequent .
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to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The artist 's bold use of color lit up the canvas , creating a vibrant and expressive work of art .
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to collapse toward the center

Ex: The old mine tunnel finally caved in after years of erosion.
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to suddenly say something, especially in a rude or surprising way

Ex: In the middle of the discussion , Tom came out with a blunt observation about the flaws in the team 's strategy , surprising his colleagues .
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to find one's weight, especially in an official measurement before or after a contest

Ex: Contestants are required to weigh in before the dance competition begins .
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to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses

Ex: The charity commercial played on viewers ' compassion by showing heart-wrenching images of those in need .
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to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

Ex: The security system prevented the burglars from breaking into the house.
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to carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution

Ex: He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression .
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to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.
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to successfully achieve or accomplish something

Ex: They were unsure at first, but they pulled the surprise party off brilliantly.
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to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

Ex: The librarian suggested spreading out the study tables in the library for a more comfortable studying environment .
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‌to change one's allegiance or beliefs and switch to a different side, opinion, habit, or position

Ex: After considering all the arguments , he decided to go over to their side of the debate .
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to shut someone or oneself in a place by locking the door

Ex: He locked himself in his room to avoid the party.
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to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

Ex: The infamous criminal plotted for years to break out.
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to visit or stop by a place for a brief period

Ex: I'll come by the café tomorrow to meet you for coffee.
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to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

Ex: The athletes had knocked back energy drinks before the race to boost their performance .
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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs
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