Three-part Phrasal Verbs | Meanings |
“Stand up for your rights.” | To defend yourself (with words or other non-violent actions) |
“I’m sorry, but I’ve run out of time. Let’s meet tomorrow instead.” | To have used all of something, such as time, a food, product, or concept. |
“His mom is not willing to put up with his messy room anymore.” | To allow (someone or something unpleasant or annoying) to exist or happen; to tolerate an unpleasant thing or person |
“We are teaming up with the community garden center to bring fresh food to the school.” | To collaborate with a person group of people to achieve a common goal |
”He looks up to his older brothers.” | To respect and admire (someone) |
”He looks down on everyone.” | To think of or treat (someone or something) as unimportant or not worthy of respect |
”I’m looking forward to vacation! We’re going to New Orleans.” | To be excited about something in the future |
”That meeting lasted three hours. Now, I need to catch up on my work.” | To do something you have not had time to do earlier |
”I can’t wait to catch up with you!” | To learn about new things happening in someone’s life, usually a friend or family member |
”I would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn’t been for you meddling kids.” | To escape blame or punishment |
”Let’s come up with some ideas on where to hold the birthday party.” | To contribute, for example, a suggestion or plan |
“I don’t feel well. I think I’m coming down with the flu.” | To get sick; to recognize that you are getting sick. |
”She broke up with her boyfriend last month.” | To end a romantic relationship |
”She made up with her boyfriend yesterday.” | To reunite after breaking up with a romantic partner |
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