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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: Out of all the puppies, he picked out the one with the white patch on its forehead. 
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to throw out

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: Don't forget to throw the trash out before you leave. 
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to wipe out

to entirely remove something

Ex: They wiped the stain out from the carpet using a cleaning solution. 
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to put down

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

Ex: As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella. 
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to call on

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

Ex: The mayor called on the community for support during the crisis. 
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to step up

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

Ex: The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat. 
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to look on

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

Ex: Passers-by simply looked on as the two men argued heatedly on the sidewalk. 
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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught 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: They decided to name their daughter after her grandmother. 
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to go at
to go at
[Verb]

to physically or verbally attack someone

Ex: The enraged boxer went at his opponent with a series of powerful punches. 
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to touch on

to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion

Ex: The professor touched on several interesting historical events during the lecture. 
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else

Ex: After the meeting, she will go on to prepare a report. 
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to turn up

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

Ex: Can you turn up the radio? I want to listen to this song. 
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to speak out

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

Ex: Employees should feel empowered to speak out about workplace concerns. 
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to stay away

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

Ex: After the breakup, Sarah decided to stay away from her ex-boyfriend to give herself space and time to heal. 
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to play around

to behave in an irresponsible or stupid manner

Ex: He needs to stop playing around and take his studies seriously. 
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to make out

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner

Ex: The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all 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: When the alarm went off, everyone had to get down to the ground as a safety precaution. 
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to act on
to act on
[Verb]

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

Ex: He chose to act on the financial advisor's recommendations to save for retirement. 
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to fill out

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

Ex: Please take a moment to fill out the application form for the job. 
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to reflect on

to think carefully and deeply about something

Ex: He liked to reflect on his past achievements when he reached a milestone. 
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to get by
to get by
[Verb]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures. 
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to lift up

to take someone or something and move them upward

Ex: The father lifted up his son onto his shoulders for a better view of 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 nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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to cool down

to reduce the temperature of something

Ex: Placing the hot dish in front of the fan will help cool it down quickly. 
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