Phrasal Verbs

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swing by

Meaning: To make a short visit to a place, usually on the way to somewhere else.

Example: I asked him to swing by the supermarket on his way home to grab some snacks. Read more ➺


settle down

Meaning: To begin living a quieter, more stable, or responsible life.

Example: After years of traveling, he decided to settle down and live a peaceful life. Read more ➺


lay down

Meaning: To establish or state a rule, principle, or condition firmly.

Example: The company laid down new regulations for employee conduct. Read more ➺


pick up

Meaning: Gain or acquire something, especially through learning or experience.

Example: She managed to pick up Spanish during her trip to Mexico. Read more ➺


stand down

Meaning: Withdraw from a defensive or alert position, especially military or security-related.

Example: The soldiers were ordered to stand down after the threat was neutralized. Read more ➺


sort out

Meaning: Arrange or organize things systematically or properly.

Example: I need to sort out these files before the meeting starts. Read more ➺


egg someone on

Meaning: Encourage someone to do something risky or foolish.

Example: His friends kept egging him on to jump into the freezing lake. Read more ➺


hang tough

Meaning: Remain firm and determined in a difficult situation without giving in or changing your stance.

Example: Despite the criticism, she hang tough and stays true to her beliefs. Read more ➺


turn away

Meaning: To deny access, help, or participation to someone.

Example: The security guard turned away the visitors who arrived after closing time. Read more ➺


cast away

Meaning: To throw away or discard something. This definition implies the intentional disposal of an item that is no longer wanted or needed.

Example: After upgrading to a new phone, she cast away her old one. Read more ➺


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