The Ultimate English Phrasal Verbs List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 12 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#331 - ••••••	shrug off phrasal-verb ••••••	to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem ••••••	He tried to shrug off his disappointment. ••••••
#332 - ••••••	shut down phrasal-verb ••••••	to turn off a computer or system ••••••	Make sure to shut down your computer before leaving. ••••••
#333 - ••••••	shut down emotionally phrasal-verb ••••••	to stop expressing or feeling emotions, especially after being hurt ••••••	After the argument, he completely shut down emotionally. ••••••
#334 - ••••••	shut off phrasal-verb ••••••	to block or stop feeling emotions ••••••	He learned to shut off his emotions to stay strong. ••••••
#335 - ••••••	shut off emotions phrasal-verb ••••••	to stop feeling or expressing emotions ••••••	He learned to shut off his emotions to protect himself. ••••••
#336 - ••••••	shut off from phrasal-verb ••••••	to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others ••••••	After the argument, he shut himself off from everyone for days. ••••••
#337 - ••••••	shut oneself in phrasal-verb ••••••	to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress ••••••	He shut himself in his office to avoid interruptions. ••••••
#338 - ••••••	shut oneself off phrasal-verb ••••••	to isolate yourself emotionally from others ••••••	After the breakup, he completely shut himself off from his friends. ••••••
#339 - ••••••	shut out phrasal-verb ••••••	to prevent someone from being included in a conversation or activity ••••••	She felt shut out of the team discussions. ••••••
#340 - ••••••	shut someone down phrasal-verb ••••••	to stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves ••••••	He tried to shut her down whenever she disagreed. ••••••
#341 - ••••••	trip up phrasal-verb ••••••	to make someone make a mistake; to make an error ••••••	The interviewer tried to trip up the candidate with tricky questions. ••••••
#342 - ••••••	trip up on phrasal-verb ••••••	to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult ••••••	She tripped up on the hardest part of the puzzle. ••••••
#343 - ••••••	trust in phrasal-verb ••••••	to have faith or confidence in something or someone ••••••	We should trust in ourselves and never lose hope. ••••••
#344 - ••••••	trust with phrasal-verb ••••••	to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something ••••••	I trust you with my deepest secrets. ••••••
#345 - ••••••	try on phrasal-verb ••••••	to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good ••••••	I want to try on this jacket before buying it. ••••••
#346 - ••••••	try out phrasal-verb ••••••	to test a new recipe or food for the first time ••••••	I want to try out that new smoothie recipe. ••••••
#347 - ••••••	tune back in phrasal-verb ••••••	to reconnect with your emotions or awareness after being distracted ••••••	He took a short walk to tune back in to his feelings. ••••••
#348 - ••••••	tune down phrasal-verb ••••••	to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things ••••••	Let’s tune down the tension and talk calmly about it. ••••••
#349 - ••••••	tune in phrasal-verb ••••••	to pay attention or listen carefully ••••••	Try to tune in when others are speaking. ••••••
#350 - ••••••	tune in to phrasal-verb ••••••	to become aware of or responsive to something or someone ••••••	Good leaders tune in to their team’s needs and emotions. ••••••
#351 - ••••••	ease into workouts phrasal-verb ••••••	to start exercise gently before increasing intensity ••••••	I ease into workouts with stretching so my body feels ready. ••••••
#352 - ••••••	stack small wins phrasal-verb ••••••	to build momentum by completing quick successes ••••••	We stack small wins early in the day to feel accomplished. ••••••
#353 - ••••••	log personal bests phrasal-verb ••••••	to record your top achievements ••••••	Athletes log personal bests to track how training pays off. ••••••
#354 - ••••••	chalk up improvements phrasal-verb ••••••	to credit progress achieved over time ••••••	We chalk up improvements to consistent practice and rest. ••••••
#355 - ••••••	brainstorm our way out phrasal-verb ••••••	to think of ideas together until a problem is solved ••••••	The team brainstorms our way out whenever a project gets stuck. ••••••
#356 - ••••••	prototype on paper phrasal-verb ••••••	to sketch a quick version of an idea ••••••	Designers prototype on paper before they open any software. ••••••
#357 - ••••••	swap in healthier sides phrasal-verb ••••••	to replace part of a meal with a healthier option ••••••	We swap in healthier sides like roasted veggies instead of fries. ••••••
#358 - ••••••	phase out late nights phrasal-verb ••••••	to gradually stop staying up very late ••••••	I'm phasing out late nights so morning workouts feel better. ••••••
#359 - ••••••	train through setbacks phrasal-verb ••••••	to keep practicing even after difficulties ••••••	Athletes train through setbacks by adjusting their routines. ••••••
#360 - ••••••	cool down emotions phrasal-verb ••••••	to let intense feelings settle before responding ••••••	We cool down emotions before tackling tough feedback. ••••••