The Ultimate English Phrasal Verbs List for Competitive Exams

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1470 - ••••••	talk about phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation ••••••	We need to talk about your plans for next year. ••••••
#1471 - ••••••	talk around phrasal-verb ••••••	to avoid the main topic; to persuade indirectly ••••••	He tried to talk around the real issue. ••••••
#1472 - ••••••	talk back phrasal-verb ••••••	to reply rudely; to argue with authority ••••••	Don’t talk back to your teacher like that! ••••••
#1473 - ••••••	talk down phrasal-verb ••••••	to speak in a way that shows you think someone is less intelligent ••••••	Don’t talk down to your colleagues; it’s disrespectful. ••••••
#1474 - ••••••	talk down to phrasal-verb ••••••	to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior ••••••	He always talks down to his employees. ••••••
#1475 - ••••••	talk into phrasal-verb ••••••	to persuade someone to do something ••••••	She talked me into joining the dance class. ••••••
#1476 - ••••••	talk it out phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss problems to relieve stress ••••••	If you’re feeling tense, it helps to talk it out with a friend. ••••••
#1477 - ••••••	talk it over phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss something to solve a problem or misunderstanding ••••••	Let’s talk it over and clear things up. ••••••
#1478 - ••••••	talk it through phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss your worries or feelings with someone to find relief ••••••	It often helps to talk it through with someone who listens without judging. ••••••
#1479 - ••••••	talk on phrasal-verb ••••••	to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily ••••••	She talked on for hours about her vacation. ••••••
#1480 - ••••••	speak kindly of phrasal-verb ••••••	to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation ••••••	Everyone speaks kindly of her because she’s always generous. ••••••
#1481 - ••••••	speak kindly to phrasal-verb ••••••	to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone ••••••	Always speak kindly to others even when you disagree. ••••••
#1482 - ••••••	speak on phrasal-verb ••••••	to talk about a specific political or social issue ••••••	The minister will speak on the new environmental policy tomorrow. ••••••
#1483 - ••••••	speak on behalf of phrasal-verb ••••••	to represent someone else's opinion politely ••••••	I’d like to speak on behalf of my team regarding this issue. ••••••
#1484 - ••••••	speak one’s mind phrasal-verb ••••••	to say exactly what one thinks or feels ••••••	She’s not afraid to speak her mind in meetings. ••••••
#1485 - ••••••	speak openly about phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly ••••••	Our CEO encourages everyone to speak openly about diversity issues. ••••••
#1486 - ••••••	speak out phrasal-verb ••••••	to express an opinion publicly or boldly ••••••	Employees are encouraged to speak out about workplace issues. ••••••
#1487 - ••••••	speak out about phrasal-verb ••••••	to publicly express one’s opinion or concern ••••••	The whistleblower spoke out about corruption in the department. ••••••
#1488 - ••••••	speak out against phrasal-verb ••••••	to publicly express opposition to something ••••••	Many citizens spoke out against the unfair law. ••••••
#1489 - ••••••	speak out against injustice phrasal-verb ••••••	to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions ••••••	Activists continued to speak out against injustice despite threats. ••••••
#1490 - ••••••	tidy up after phrasal-verb ••••••	to clean and organize a space after someone else has used it ••••••	After dinner I always tidy up after the kids before sitting down. ••••••
#1491 - ••••••	wind down with phrasal-verb ••••••	to relax by doing something calming ••••••	She likes to wind down with a book before bed. ••••••
#1492 - ••••••	top off with phrasal-verb ••••••	to finish something by adding a final touch ••••••	We always top off with fresh herbs before serving the soup. ••••••
#1493 - ••••••	lean back on phrasal-verb ••••••	to rely on someone or something for support ••••••	When work gets stressful, I lean back on my team for help. ••••••
#1494 - ••••••	key in on phrasal-verb ••••••	to give something your full attention ••••••	The coach asked us to key in on their fastest player. ••••••
#1495 - ••••••	lace up for phrasal-verb ••••••	to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something ••••••	I lace up for my morning run as soon as the sun comes up. ••••••
#1496 - ••••••	zone out with phrasal-verb ••••••	to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show ••••••	I sometimes zone out with a podcast on the bus ride home. ••••••
#1497 - ••••••	slide into bed phrasal-verb ••••••	to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep ••••••	After the long shift he just wants to slide into bed and rest. ••••••
#1498 - ••••••	clock out for phrasal-verb ••••••	to end your work shift in order to do something specific ••••••	I clock out for lunch right at noon every day. ••••••
#1499 - ••••••	sync up on phrasal-verb ••••••	to coordinate with someone about details or plans ••••••	Let's sync up on the project timeline this afternoon. ••••••