PHRASAL VERBS ON COOPERATE

62 »work together

14 »get together

5 »go along with

4 »join in

4 »pull together

3 »back up

3 »chip in

3 »share in

3 »stick together

2 »side with

2 »stand by

2 »work for

1 »comply with

1 »stick up for
 0 »fall in

0 »lend oneself to

0 »make interest for

0 »shine upon

0 »smile upon

pull together
to work together for a common purpose

put our/ your/ their heads together

to cooperate to find a solution
GN: the possessive adj. is always plural

take turns
to alternate in doing something
GN: take turns is often followed by a gerund(v.+ing) form
play ball (with)

to cooperate
GN: These idioms are used when someone is reluctant to help in the beginning

bend over backwards

to make extra effort to help or satisfy someone

It takes two to tango

cooperation is necessary to accomplish something
GN: This expression is used when one or more persons are hesitant to cooperate

do a favor
to do something to help someone
GN: Either an object is placed after do, or a prepositional phrase starting with for is
used

real sport
someone who cooperates or does a favor willingly

phrasal verbs on caring

To bond with

To take in

To look after

To let out

To clean up after

To put down

To settle in

To run around

To curl up

1. A Helping Hand
Definition and Meaning: A Helping Hand
The expression “a helping hand” is used to describe someone willing to help another person
in need.

2. A Shoulder To Cry On
Definition and Meaning: A Shoulder To Cry On
The expression “a shoulder to cry on” means someone who is willing to listen to and
comfort someone who is upset.

3. Give Someone A Leg Up

Definition and Meaning: Give Someone A Leg Up
The expression “give a leg up” means to help someone get ahead.

4. Go Bat For
Definition and Meaning: Go Bat For
The idiomatic expression “go bat for” means to support or defend someone.

5. A Heart of Gold
Definition and Meaning: A Heart of Gold
The phrase “a heart of gold” is used to describe someone who is kind, caring, and good-
natured.

6. Grease The Wheels

Definition and Meaning: Grease The Wheels
The expression “grease the wheels” means to do something that will make it easier for
someone or something to move forward.

7. Selfless Spirit
Definition and Meaning: Selfless Spirit
The phrase “selfless spirit” is often used to describe someone who is always willing to help
others, even if it means making personal sacrifices.

8. A Charitable Disposition
Definition and Meaning: A Charitable Disposition
The expression “a charitable disposition” refers to a person’s tendency to be kind and
generous, especially to those in need.

9. Do One’s Bit
Definition and Meaning: Do One’s Bit
The phrase “do one’s bit” means to assist or help someone in a situation.

10. A Giving Heart

Definition and Meaning: A Giving Heart
The phrase “a giving heart” is often used to describe someone who is generous and kind.