Phrasal Verbs from G-I

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GET (something) ACROSS

Communicate, make understandable.

I tried to get my point across to the judge but she wouldn't listen.

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GET ALONG

Like each other.

I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along.

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GET AROUND

Have mobility.

My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair.

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GET AWAY

Go on a vacation.

We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week.

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GET AWAY WITH (something)

Do without being noticed or punished.

Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests.

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GET BACK

Return.

We got back from our vacation last week.

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GET (something) BACK

Receive something you had before.

Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate.

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GET BACK AT (someone)

Retaliate, take revenge.

My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat.

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GET BACK INTO (something)

Become interested in something again.

I finally got back into my novel and finished it.

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GET ON (something)

Step onto a vehicle.

We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus.

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GET OVER

Recover from an illness, loss, difficulty.

Overcome a problem.

The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations.

I just got over the flu and now my sister has it.

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GET AROUND TO (something)

Finally find time to do something.

I don't know when I am going to get around to writing the thank you cards.

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GET UP

Stand.

I got up early today to study for my exam.

You should get up and give the elderly man your seat.

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GIVE (someone) AWAY

Reveal hidden information about someone.

Take the bride to the altar.

His wife gave him away to the police.

My father gave me away at my wedding.

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GIVE (something) AWAY

Ruin a secret.

Give something to someone for free.

My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.

The library was giving away old books on Friday.

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give something back

return a borrowed item

I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game.

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give in

reluctantly stop fighting or arguing

My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.

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give something out

give to many people (usually at no cost)

They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store.

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give something up

quit a habit

I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.

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give up

stop trying

My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.

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go after somebody

follow somebody

My brother tried to go after the thief in his car.

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go after something

try to achieve something

I went after my dream and now I am a published writer.

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go against somebody

compete, oppose

We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight.

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go ahead

start, proceed

Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.

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go back

return to a place

I have to go back home and get my lunch.

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go over something

review

Please go over your answers before you submit your test.

go over

visit somebody nearby

I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two.

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grow apart

stop being friends over time

My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools.

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grow back

regrow

My roses grew back this summer.

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grow into something

grow big enough to fit

This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year.

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grow out of something

get too big for

Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones.

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grow up

become an adult

When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.

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hand something down

give something used to somebody else

I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.

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hand something in

submit

I have to hand in my essay by Friday.

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hand something out

to distribute to a group of people

We will hand out the invitations at the door.

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hand something over

give (usually unwillingly)

The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.

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hang in

stay positive (informal)

Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.

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hang on

wait a short time (informal)

Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!

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hang out

spend time relaxing (informal)

Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place.

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hang up

end a phone call

He didn't say goodbye before he hung up.

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hold somebody/ something back

prevent from doing/going

I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.

hold something back

hide an emotion

Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral.

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hold on

wait a short time

Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.

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hold somebody/ something up

rob

A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning.