Get our FREE Lesson pack for Podcast listeners: https://realenglishconversations.com/phrasal-verbs/ Learn the meaning of English phrasal verb: Hand In. This phrasal verb means to submit something like an assignment. Do you find it difficult to use phrasal verbs in your speaking? Or struggle to understand what they mean when you hear them?  Phrasal verbs are challenging but with the right approach, they can be fun to use and help you to express your English in a more natural...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Get Together #1 Alternative Meaning: A gathering or meeting of people Example 1: The family gets together on all the major holidays throughout the year. The family gathers together on all the major holidays throughout the year. Example 2: We should get together and have a coffee some afternoon. We should meet and have a coffee some afternoon. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Fish For Alternative Meaning: To ask or look for information Example 1: When I spoke to the insurance company I could tell they were fishing for more information. When I spoke to the insurance company I could tell they were trying to get more information. Example 2: My mom knew the story was not true, so she started fishing for the truth with her questions. My mom knew the story was not true, so she started trying to get the truth with her questions. Get FREE Access to...

Go after can be used in a couple of different ways. In this lesson, we explain how to use it when you are talking about a sequence of events or to 'be next'.

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Go After Alternative Meaning: To be next or follow Example 1: When you are in a line-up, you go after the person in front of you. When you are in a line-up, you are next after the person in front of you. Example 2: The letter C goes after the letter B in the English alphabet The letter C follows the letter B in the English alphabet Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course with lessons you can print,...

Break off has a few different meanings. In this lesson, we are going to focus on how it means 'to end a relationship'. You will hear it being used to describe a romantic relationship and also a business relationship.

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Break Off #1 Alternative Meaning: To end a relationship Example 1: It was a difficult decision but Julie broke it off with John. It was a difficult decision but Julie ended the relationship with John. Example 2: When a couple is arguing often, it may be time to break it off. When a couple is arguing often, it may be time to end the relationship. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English Conversations teaches more than just phrasal verb lessons. We teach...

A conversational style phrasal verb lesson where we give you some examples of how to use 'Burn Out' to talk about a lightbulb that has died or a fire that is not burning anymore.

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Burn Out #1 Alternative Meaning: When a light stops working. Example 1: It’s time to change the light bulb because that one is going to burn out soon. It’s time to change the light bulb because that one is going to stop working soon. Example 2: If you leave your lights on, they will burn out sooner. If you leave your lights on, they will stop working sooner. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course...

Hear us use the phrasal verb 'take down' in a few different ways that are natural and unscripted. We want you to hear how native speakers use this in real life to build your confidence of hearing it in different situations.

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Take Down #1 Alternative Meaning: To write something so you can remember it later Example 1: Take down my phone number and call me if you have any questions. Write down my phone number and call me if you have any questions. Example 2: If you don’t take down any notes, you will probably forget some information. If you don’t write any notes, you will probably forget some information. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Clam Up Alternative Meaning: To stop talking or to refuse to speak Example 1: The suspect clammed up when the police asked him questions. The suspect refused to talk when the police asked him questions. Example 2: I always clam up on the first date because I’m shy and nervous. I always stop talking on the first date because I’m shy and nervous. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course with lessons you...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Go Over #1 Alternative Meaning:  How something is received Example 1: The president was hoping his speech would go over well. The president was hoping the speech would be received well by the audience. Example 2: My first day on the job did not go over well, I think they probably want to fire me already. My first day on the job had lots of problems and the employer did not seem impressed. I think they probably want to fire me already. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Chicken Out Alternative Meaning: To be too scared to do an activity at the last minute Example 1: Everyone was jumping off the bridge into the water but Joey chickened out. Everyone was jumping off the bridge into the water but Joey decided not to do it because he was scared. Example 2: A lot of people want to have their own business but they chicken out when they think about the uncertainty of success. A lot of people want to have their own business but they decide not...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Cut Out #1 Alternative Meaning: When the power, electricity or sound suddenly stops working Example 1: The power cut out for 2 hours during the storm last night. The electricity was unavailable for 2 hours during the storm last night. Example 2: The microphone was cutting out while the director was speaking to the crowd. The sound on the microphone was interrupted while the director was speaking to the crowd. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Fill In #1 Alternative Meaning: To complete a blank form with information Example 1: When I went to the dentist for the first time I had to fill in a new patient form. When I went to the dentist for the first time I had to complete a new patient form. Example 2: Make sure you fill in all the necessary forms when you move to another country. Make sure you complete all the necessary forms when you move to a new country. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Get Over #2 Alternative Meaning: To stop loving someone you had a relationship with that has ended Example 1: It was difficult to get over his ex-girlfriend because they were together for more than 4 years. It was difficult to stop constantly thinking of his ex-girlfriend and how much he missed her because they were together more than 4 years. Example 2: Getting over the death of his mother took a few months because of their close relationship. Continuing life normally...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson 124: Take Back #2 Alternative Meaning:  To return something or to take possession again Example 1: I’m going to take back a pair of jeans I bought because they don’t fit very well. I’m going to return a pair of jeans I bought because they don’t fit very well. Example 2: He said he would take the cat back if it doesn’t adjust well in our home. He said he would accept the return of the cat if it doesn’t adjust well in our home. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Wash Down #2 Alternative Meaning: To drink something during eating to swallow easier. Example 1: I had to wash down my food with a glass of water because it was very dry. I had to drink a glass of water in order to swallow my food because it was very dry. Example 2: He washed down 2 vitamins with a glass of orange juice. He swallowed 2 vitamins with a glass of orange juice. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English Conversations teaches more than just...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Fired Up Alternative Meaning:  To be annoyed, enthusiastic or angry about something or someone Example 1: Steve was fired up to get his business started after a conference he attended. Steve was enthusiastic to get his business started after a conference he attended. Example 2: The bad customer service I received at the bank had me fired up. I was telling everyone about my horrible experience afterwards. The bad customer service I received at the bank had really annoyed...

Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Bend Over #2 Alternative Meaning:  To fold or flex something Example 1: To mark the last page she was reading, she bent the corner over. To mark the last page she was reading, she folded the corner of the page. Example 2: The tree was bent over because the wind was blowing very hard. The tree was flexed toward the ground because the wind was blowing so hard. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from...