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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs - Top 201 - 225 Phrasal Verbs

Here you are provided with the part 9 of the list of the most common phrasal verbs in English such as "pick out", "look on", and "turn up".

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Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English Vocabulary
to pick out

to choose among a group of people or things

Ex: They asked the children to pick out their favorite toys .
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to throw out

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .
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to wipe out

to entirely remove something

Ex: I accidentally wiped out all the files on my computer .
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to put down

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

Ex: They put down their instruments after the concert was over .
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to call on

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

Ex: The council called on the mayor to address the issue .
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to step up

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets .
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to look on

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

Ex: The soldiers looked upon in horror as the battle raged before them.
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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.
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to name after

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

Ex: The street was named after a local war hero .
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to go at
to go at
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to physically or verbally attack someone

Ex: When provoked , he had a tendency to go at people , so it was best to avoid confrontation .
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to touch on

to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion

Ex: The speaker briefly touched on the challenges faced by the team .
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to go on
to go on
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to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else

Ex: He went on to work on a new project after completing the previous one.
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to turn up

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Ex: The soup was n't heating up fast enough , so she turned up the stove .
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to speak out

to confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation

Ex: She always speaks out against discrimination .
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to stay away

to avoid someone or something that might have a negative impact on one

Ex: She always stays away from gossip to maintain a positive work environment .
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to play around

to behave in an irresponsible or stupid manner

Ex: If he continues to play around at work , he might lose his job .
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to make out

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner

Ex: The couple made out passionately on their wedding night .
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to get down

to quickly lower one's body or take cover, often in response to a threat or to avoid danger

Ex: The soldiers had to get down in the trench to avoid enemy fire .
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to act on
to act on
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to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

Ex: Wise investors act on market trends and make informed decisions .
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to fill out

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

Ex: Participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire to provide feedback on the training program .
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to reflect on

to think carefully and deeply about something

Ex: During meditation , he would often reflect on the nature of inner peace .
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to get by
to get by
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to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills .
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to lift up

to take someone or something and move them upward

Ex: She lifted up her child to see the parade .
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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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to cool down

to reduce the temperature of something

Ex: The chef used a rapid cooling method to cool down the freshly cooked soup before serving .
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