Phrasal verbs: daily life

Vocabulary in this set

Understand ten common phrasal verbs used in ordinary routines.

1. get up

   Phrase

   leave your bed after sleeping

   I get up at seven every morning.

2. clean up

   Phrase

   make a place clean and tidy

   We clean up the kitchen after dinner.

3. pick up

   Phrase

   collect someone or something

   Can you pick up the parcel after work?

4. drop off

   Phrase

   take someone or something to a place and leave them there

   I will drop off the keys at reception.

5. run out of

   Phrase

   use all of something so none remains

   We often run out of milk on Sundays.

6. try on

   Phrase

   put on clothing to check the fit

   You can try on the jacket here.

7. take off

   Phrase

   remove clothing or leave the ground in an aircraft

   Please take off your wet shoes.

8. look after

   Phrase

   take care of someone or something

   I look after my neighbour’s cat at weekends.

9. work out

   Phrase

   exercise to improve fitness

   They work out together twice a week.

10. hurry up

    Phrase

    do something more quickly

    Please hurry up or we will miss the bus.