Phrasal Verbs

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on board

Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket

Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read more ➺


on/to hand

Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible

Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read more ➺


end up

Meaning: Finally reach a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly.

Example: They ate so much that they ended up feeling ill for the rest of the day. (result/outcome) Read more ➺


call on

Meaning: use courage, reserve, nerve or strength to achieve something

Example: He had to call on all his strength to get to the finals. Read more ➺


turn aside

Meaning: refuse entry to somewhere

Example: His job application was turned aside when they saw his criminal record. Read more ➺


get rid of

Meaning: to remove something or someone

Example: He finally got rid of the door to door salesman, by saying he had to go out. Read more ➺


turn against

Meaning: To become hostile or opposed to someone, often after a period of support or friendship.

Example: The citizens started to turn against the government after a series of broken promises. Read more ➺


mull over

Meaning: To think about something carefully and slowly before making a decision.

Example: She decided to mull over the job offer before accepting it. Read more ➺


lost on

Meaning: It means that someone did not understand the remark or joke.

Example: She seems like a very smart lady, but my sense of humor seems to be lost on her. Read more ➺


fall out

Meaning: To have a disagreement or quarrel with someone and stop being friendly. (fall out, falling-out)

Example: They fell out over money and haven't spoken since. Read more ➺


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