Phrasal Verbs

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tick off

Meaning: To make someone annoyed or angry.

Example: The repeated delays in the project really tick off the clients and make them lose confidence. 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 ➺


come across

Meaning: to meet someone

Example: The men had never come across a failure and hence did not know how to deal with it. Read more ➺


walk out on

Meaning: Abandon a person or responsibility suddenly or unfairly.

Example: He walked out on his wife and two kids without a word. Read more ➺


veg out

Meaning: Spend time idly or lazily with no specific purpose or activity.

Example: After a long week, I just want to veg out on the couch and binge-watch my favorite series. Read more ➺


wear off

Meaning: Gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or effectiveness, especially of sensations, effects, or emotions.

Example: The painkiller started to wear off after a few hours. Read more ➺


go out

Meaning: Leave one's home or place for social or recreational activity.

Example: After a long day at work, we decided to go out for dinner and catch a late-night movie with friends. Read more ➺


sell out

Meaning: Betraying one’s principles, values, or supporters in exchange for personal gain.

Example: Many fans felt the politician sold out when he abandoned his campaign promises for corporate donations. Read more ➺


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