PHARASAL

VERBS
 Run out (of)

reach the end -I've run out of

of something milk/money/ideas/p
atience.
-"Do you have any
milk?" "Sorry, I've
run out."
 break into
enter by force
-break into song He felt so happy
that he broke into song (=
suddenly began to sing).
-She walked quickly, occasionally
breaking into a run (= starting to
run).
 hold back
contain emotions
-He held back, terrified of going
into the dark room.
work out

calculate, understand
I try to work out twice a
week.
Make sure you drink
plenty of water if you are
working out.
 fall out
have an argument, become detached and fall
-Her baby teeth are
starting to fall out.
-A side effect of the
treatment is that your
hair starts to fall out.
run across someone
find/meet somebody by
chance
-I ran across several old friends
when I went back to my
hometown.
bring up
raise a child, raise a new subject

-She was brought up by her grandmother.

-They brought her up to be a Catholic.
run away
leave a place due
to discomfort
-He ran away from
home when he was
only twelve.
-Mark and my sister
are planning to run
away together to get
married.
Take over

REPLACE SOMEONE OR
SOMETHING
-He took over from the previous
headmaster in February.
-She took over as manager two
weeks ago.
 put up with
TO ACCEPT AN
UNPLEASANT
SITUATION
-I can put up with the house being
messy, but I hate it if it's not clean.
-He's so moody - I don't know why she
puts up with him.
Get on with
have a friendly relationship
with sb break out w/ escape,
begin suddeniy
-Stop talking and get on with it.
-I like to be left to get on with the job.
-I suppose I could get on with the
ironing while I'm waiting.
 break down
stop working, lose control
of feelings
-He threatened to break the door
down.
-Some of the campers had broken
down fences and lit fires that
caused a lot of damage.
carry out

COMELETE SOMETHING
-Dr Carter is carrying out research on early
Christian art.
-The hospital is carrying out tests to find
out what's wrong with her.
-Our soldiers carried out a successful
attack last night.
carry on
continue
-Let's carry on this
discussion at some
other time.
-UK Carry on the good
work!
 bring out
publish, make a new (book,
song) hold on wait
Paulo's very shy he needs bringing out.
They've just brought out a new record.
They're bringing out an album next year.
They're bringing out new chocolate bars all the
time.
Haven't they brought out a smaller model?
I can't wait till they bring out the new model.
 run out
REACH THE END
OF SOMETHING
-I've run out of milk/money/ideas/patience.
-"Do you have any milk?" "Sorry, I've run out."
get at
implying something
He's always getting at me.
She feels she's being got at.
 Put up
TO PROVIDE
SOMEONE WITH A
PLACE TO STAY
TEMPORARILY
-Why don't you put up your hood/umbrella?
-I put my hand up to ask the teacher a
question.
See about
deal with
something
-It's getting late - I'd better se
-You should see about getting
your hair cut.
take after
RESEMBLE A PARENT
OR ANCESTOR
Lazy? He takes after his father.
She takes after me with her love of horses.
I hope the children don't take after their
grandfather.
 grow out
become to large, mature and
stop childish habits
Lucas says he wants to join the army when he
turns 18, but I hope he'll grow out of the idea.
 drop in
make a casual or infommal
visit -a drop-in centre for the
homeless
-a drop-in clinic/shelter
 Fill in
do someone job temporarily, to
write or type information on a
document

-I filled her in on the latest gossip.

Get away
Escape
-We walked to the next beach to get away
from the crowds.
-I'll get away from work as soon as I can.