If you want to become a fluent English speaker, you do need to understand phrasal verbs.

It's an essential part of the English language.

Today, I'm going to teach you 30.

Let's get into it.

To bring up.

Why must you always bring up this question of marriage?

To bring something up simply just means to mention or introduce a topic in a conversation.

So, for example, she brought up the issue of funding during the meeting.

All the experience that we've shared, you brought up a story about her.

Next is to call off.

You want me to call off the ceremony for that?

Now, if you're going to call something off, it simply just means to cancel something.

For example, they called off the event due to bad weather.

And for that, you want to call off the wedding?

Next is to come across.

You come across a guy named Greg?

If you come across something, it simply just means that you found something unexpectedly.

For example, I came across an old photo while cleaning.

And we come across these young fellas from Cork.

Next is to cut down.

No more beer, but I can't cut down on food.

Now, to cut something down simply just means to reduce it in its size.

So, for example, he decided to cut down on sugar in his diet.

You gotta cut down on your raw meat.

Next is to get along.

She wanted me to get along better with Louis.

Now, to get along with somebody simply just means to have a good relationship with somebody.

For example, they get along well with their neighbors.

You just didn't get along.

To look after.

The important thing is we look after you, make sure you're okay.

To look after something or someone just means to take care of something or someone.

For example, she looks after her younger sister.

It's my responsibility, Dave, to look after the little ones.

It's on the oldest.

To put off.

I told you, I put off grad school.

Now, to put something off just means to postpone something.

For example, they put off the meeting until next week.

I can see why Nick put off coming back to Singapore.

To run into.

Just ran into some of them.

Now, to run into somebody or something just means to unexpectedly meet someone or something.

So, for example, I ran into an old friend at the store.

Your brother didn't run into me yesterday, did he?

Set up.

We gotta set up a meeting.

Is your office safe?

Now, to set something up just means to establish or arrange something.

So, for example, they set up a meeting to discuss the project.

Want me to call and set up an interview?

Take off.

Come on, fellas, lose the guns.

Take off your coat, relax.

Now, to take off can have two different meanings.

The first one is to remove something, like to take off my shirt.

Take off your coat.

And the second one is to start to fly, like the plane is about to take off into the air.

For example, the plane took off on time.

He wants to get there before the missiles take off.

To break down.

The body eventually begins to break down its own tissue.

Now, if something breaks down, it means that it stopped working properly or just failed altogether.

For example, his car broke down on the highway.

Did my truck break down?

Carry out.

Prepare to carry out policy.

Now, to carry something out simply just means to complete a task or a plan.

For example, they carried out the experiment successfully.

And you're going to carry out the cesarean?

To come up with.

I don't know where you come up with these crazy ideas.

Now, to come up with something simply just means to think of or produce an idea or a solution.

For example, she came up with a brilliant plan.

What if you never come up with your original idea?

To get over.

You've got to forgive people before you can get over the hurt.

Now, to get over something just means to recover from an illness or some kind of setback.

For example, it took him months to get over his breakup.

Believe me, you'll get over it.

To look for.

Is it true you're going to look for some kind of monster in Black Lake?

Now, to look for something just means to search for something.

For example, they looked for their lost keys everywhere.

They didn't need to look for anybody else.

To put up with.

Well, I put up with it for as long as I could until one day the little b**** snapped at me.

Now, to put up with something or somebody simply just means to tolerate or endure something or someone.

So, for example, she can't put up with his constant complaining.

I don't know how you put up with it.

Run out of.

We run out of food and we don't know the code to the door.

To run out of something just means to exhaust the supply of something.

For example, we ran out of milk, so I went to buy some.

You stay in front. When they run out of ammo, I'll arrest them.

Take on.

So, when the opportunity came up, I thought I would take on the challenge.

Now, to take something on simply means to accept or undertake a task or a challenge.

So, for example, she took on more responsibility at work.

I have seen what happens to the proud when they take on the throne.

To break up.

That's crazy. Why would I break up with you?

Now, to break up with somebody simply just means to end a romantic relationship.

So, for example, they broke up after years of dating.

Maybe we should break up.

To catch up.

If I fall behind, I'll catch up when you sleep.

Now, to catch up with something or somebody just means to reach the same level as that thing or the same level as that person.

So, for example, he studied hard to catch up with his classmates.

I gotta catch up on some work.

To find out.

Now, tell me.

How did you find out it was me?

Now, to find something out means to discover or learn something new.

So, for example, they found out the truth about the situation.

I think someone should go find out what's taking them so long.

To go through.

Are you actually going to go through with this every night?

To go through something means to experience or endure something.

That can be positive or it could be negative.

For example, she went through a lot during her divorce.

We have to go through this thing together.

You and Scotty and me.

To look up.

To look up the word integrity in Dr. Johnson's dictionary.

To look something up simply just means to search for information.

For example, I looked up the word in the dictionary.

Just look up the word handsome in the dictionary.

To put on.

Put on your high heels boys and girls.

Now, to put something on simply just means to wear clothing or accessories.

For example, she put on her favorite dress for the party.

Oh, so you should probably put on some pants.

To run over.

You look like you've been run over by a truck.

Now, to run over someone or something means to hit someone or something with a vehicle.

For example, the driver accidentally ran over the cat.

The following year, Kirby Kyle was run over by a truck and killed.

Take out.

I could take out the driver.

To take something out means to remove something from a place or a container.

For example, he took out his wallet to pay for the meal.

Take out the trash, Dan.

To break out.

Otherwise, in a matter of minutes, they would break out in sores and blisters.

Now, for something to break out, it means that it has started suddenly.

It's often referring to a fire breaking out.

For example, a fire broke out in the building.

If a fire broke out and a kid got hurt, they're going to get trampled.

Check out.

You should check out the personals.

Now, to check something out is simply referring to looking or examining something really closely.

For example, I need to check out these new books at the library.

You want to check out my headshot?

To get away.

I just needed to get away for a little while, just blow some space.

Now, to get away just means to escape.

For example, they managed to get away from the crowd.

I'm just trying to get away from the first order.

Look forward to.

I look forward to that big talk.

If you're looking forward to something, it just means to anticipate or await something eagerly.

So, for example, she's looking forward to her vacation next month.

I look forward to my outings to London.

So, there you have it.

Those are 30 phrasal verbs that you can use and you can apply today in your vernacular when you speak in the English language.

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