Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
roll up
Meaning
to fold or turn up sleeves or trousers
Example
He **rolled up** his sleeves before starting to wash.
phrasal-verb
roll with it
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
phrasal-verb
root for
Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all **rooting for** you to succeed in your exam.
phrasal-verb
root in
Meaning
to be based on or connected to something deeply
Example
Our customs are **rooted in** ancient beliefs.
phrasal-verb
root out
Meaning
to eliminate or get rid of something completely
Example
The government vowed to **root out** corruption at every level.
phrasal-verb
rope in for
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in for** the weekend volunteer drive.
phrasal-verb
round on
Meaning
to suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily
Example
He suddenly **rounded on** his friend for lying to him.
phrasal-verb
rule over
Meaning
to have control or authority over a country or people
Example
The king **ruled over** the entire region for decades.
phrasal-verb
run across
Meaning
to find or meet something or someone by chance
Example
I **ran across** an interesting article online.
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run after
Meaning
to chase someone or something
Example
The kids **ran after** their dog in the backyard.
phrasal-verb
run along
Meaning
to leave or go away, usually said to children
Example
It’s time to **run along** now, kids.
phrasal-verb
run around
Meaning
to play or move actively, especially as a child
Example
We used to **run around** the fields all day long.
phrasal-verb
run around with
Meaning
to spend a lot of time with a particular group of people
Example
He **runs around with** a fun crowd from college.
phrasal-verb
run away
Meaning
to escape from danger or a threatening situation
Example
The children **ran away** when they saw the wild dog.
phrasal-verb
run away with
Meaning
to win easily; to take something without permission
Example
Their team **ran away with** the championship.
phrasal-verb
run behind
Meaning
to be late or delayed
Example
The project is **running behind** schedule.
phrasal-verb
run behind schedule
Meaning
to be late or delayed in finishing something
Example
The construction team is **running behind schedule** because of heavy rain.
phrasal-verb
run by
Meaning
to tell someone about an idea to get their reaction or approval
Example
Can I **run this idea by** you before I send it to the client?
phrasal-verb
run down on
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly
Example
She often **runs down on** her coworkers.
phrasal-verb
run for
Meaning
to compete in an election for a political position
Example
He plans to **run for** president next year.
phrasal-verb
run into
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **ran into** my cousin at the shopping mall yesterday.
phrasal-verb
run into debt
Meaning
to start owing money; to become in debt
Example
Many small companies **ran into debt** after the market crash.
phrasal-verb
run into trouble
Meaning
to experience problems or difficulties
Example
We **ran into trouble** when the car suddenly stopped working.
phrasal-verb
run late
Meaning
to be behind schedule
Example
I was **running late** for my morning meeting today.