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Most commonly used phrasal verbs according to Google!
Learning phrasal verbs is a valuable investment in your English language journey. It opens doors to improved communication, cultural understanding, and the ability to navigate various linguistic contexts.
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Hello and welcome to the English Magnet. Today’s video: Most commonly used phrasal verbs according to Google!
If you’re spending lots of time on Google for work, research or leisure this list is a must for you. Before revealing the 18 most prevalent phrasal verbs, let’s quickly review what they are.
Phrasal verbs are a unique aspect of the English language that involves the combination of a verb and one or more particles, usually prepositions or adverbs. These combinations create new meanings often distinct from the individual words. Phrasal verbs are widely used in both spoken and written English, making them an important part of everyday communication.
Ready to enrich your vocabulary? Alright, let’s jump right into it!
(Recording goes from the bottom to the most popular)
- Come across
- Get along
- Give up
- Break down
- Bring up
- call off
- Find out
- Calm down
- Check out
- Go over
- Answer back
- Call on
- Come up
- Count on
- Drop off
- Eat out
- Hang out
- Hold on
[1. Come Across]
Host: “Number 1. ‘Come Across’ means to find or discover something by accident. ‘I came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.'”
[2. Get Along]
Host: “Number 2. ‘Get Along’ means having a friendly relationship. ‘Despite their differences, Joey and Mark always manage to get along.'”
[3. Give Up]
Host: “Number 3. ‘Give Up’ means to stop trying. ‘After hours of searching, I decided to give up on finding my lost keys.'”
[4. Break Down]
Host: “Number 4. ‘Break Down’ means to stop functioning. ‘My car broke down on the way to work this morning.'”
[5. Bring Up]
Host: “Number 5. ‘Bring Up’ means to mention or introduce a topic. ‘During the meeting, Sarah brought up the idea of a team-building retreat.'”
[6. Call Off]
Host: “Number 6. ‘Call Off’ means to cancel. ‘Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor event.'”
[7. Find Out]
Host: “Number 7. ‘Find Out’ means to discover or learn. ‘I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my favorite author was visiting town.'”
[8. Calm Down]
Host: “Number 8. ‘Calm Down’ means to become less agitated or upset. ‘Take a deep breath to calm down before speaking to your manager.'”
[9. Check Out]
Host: “Number 9. ‘Check Out’ means to look at something to be better informed. ‘Check out the new boat I just bought.'”
[10. Go Over]
Host: “Number 10. ‘Go Over’ means to review or examine. ‘Let’s go over the main points before the presentation.'”
[11. Answer Back]
Host: “Number 11. ‘Answer Back’ means to reply rudely or defiantly. ‘The teacher asked a question, and John answered back without thinking.'”
[12. Call On]
Host: “Number 12. ‘Call On’ means to choose or invite someone to speak. ‘The teacher called on Sarah to answer the math problem.'”
[13. Come Up]
Host: “Number 13. ‘Come Up’ means to arise or happen unexpectedly. ‘An unexpected opportunity came up, and I seized it.'”
[14. Count On]
Host: “Number 14. ‘Count On’ is about relying or depending on someone or something. ‘You can always count on your best friend for support.'”
[15. Drop Off]
Host: “Number 15. ‘Drop Off’ means to leave someone or something at a specific place. ‘I’ll drop off the kids at school on my way to work.'”
[16. Eat Out]
Host: “Number 16. ‘Eat Out’ means to have a meal at a restaurant. ‘Let’s eat out tonight; I don’t feel like cooking.'”
[17. Hang Out]
Host: “Number 17. ‘Hang Out’ means to spend time with someone in a casual and relaxed way. ‘We like to hang out at the park on weekends.'”
[18. Hold On]
Host: “Number 18. ‘Hold On’ means to wait for a short time. ‘Hold on a moment; I’ll be right back.'”
Host: Be sure to add some of these phrasal verbs to your daily speech to build a more robust vocabulary. Hopefully, this has been helpful. Click on the link to access some free vocabulary activities directly related to this topic. Keep practicing, and you’ll get the hang of it. Thank you for watching. Until next time!