The Ultimate English Phrasal Verbs List for Competitive Exams

Lesson 124 Details

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Lesson 124 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3690 - ••••••	set up a business phrasal-verb ••••••	to start your own company to earn money ••••••	Many people set up a business to create their own path to financial freedom. ••••••
#3691 - ••••••	set up a coalition phrasal-verb ••••••	to form an alliance between parties or groups for political purposes ••••••	Opposition leaders worked together to set up a coalition government. ••••••
#3692 - ••••••	talk out phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss something thoroughly in order to resolve it ••••••	Let’s talk out our differences and find a solution. ••••••
#3693 - ••••••	talk out of phrasal-verb ••••••	to persuade someone not to do something ••••••	I tried to talk him out of quitting his job. ••••••
#3694 - ••••••	talk over phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss a problem or disagreement to reach an understanding ••••••	We need to talk over this issue before making a decision. ••••••
#3695 - ••••••	talk over calmly phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss an issue in a relaxed way without anger ••••••	They sat down to talk over calmly what had gone wrong. ••••••
#3696 - ••••••	talk over drinks phrasal-verb ••••••	to have a conversation while drinking together ••••••	They talked over drinks about old memories. ••••••
#3697 - ••••••	talk over someone phrasal-verb ••••••	to speak louder than another person so they cannot be heard ••••••	Stop talking over others; it's hard to understand anyone. ••••••
#3698 - ••••••	talk past phrasal-verb ••••••	to fail to understand each other during a discussion ••••••	We kept talking past each other instead of solving the issue. ••••••
#3699 - ••••••	talk things through phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding ••••••	They decided to talk things through before making any decision. ••••••
#3700 - ••••••	talk through phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss something carefully to understand or solve it ••••••	We need to talk through your worries before you decide. ••••••
#3701 - ••••••	talk through emotions phrasal-verb ••••••	to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them ••••••	It helps to talk through your emotions with someone you trust. ••••••
#3702 - ••••••	speak down to phrasal-verb ••••••	to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent ••••••	Don’t speak down to your colleagues; treat them equally. ••••••
#3703 - ••••••	speak fondly of phrasal-verb ••••••	to talk warmly or affectionately about someone ••••••	She always speaks fondly of her first teacher. ••••••
#3704 - ••••••	speak for phrasal-verb ••••••	to represent someone’s opinion or view ••••••	I can’t speak for everyone, but I think this idea is worth trying. ••••••
#3705 - ••••••	speak for unity phrasal-verb ••••••	to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding ••••••	Leaders often speak for unity at international forums. ••••••
#3706 - ••••••	speak for yourself phrasal-verb ••••••	to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's ••••••	You may think it’s boring, but please speak for yourself. ••••••
#3707 - ••••••	speak from phrasal-verb ••••••	to express an opinion based on personal experience ••••••	She speaks from experience when she warns about that company. ••••••
#3708 - ••••••	speak from experience phrasal-verb ••••••	to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience ••••••	I speak from experience when I say this method really works. ••••••
#3709 - ••••••	speak from the heart phrasal-verb ••••••	to talk sincerely and emotionally without pretending ••••••	He always speaks from the heart when giving advice. ••••••
#3710 - ••••••	speak glowingly about phrasal-verb ••••••	to talk with great enthusiasm and praise ••••••	The boss spoke glowingly about your performance. ••••••
#3711 - ••••••	speak highly of phrasal-verb ••••••	to praise someone or something ••••••	Everyone speaks highly of her work ethic. ••••••
#3712 - ••••••	look up phrasal-verb ••••••	to visit someone after a long time ••••••	When you are in town, look me up. ••••••
#3713 - ••••••	look up for phrasal-verb ••••••	to admire or respect someone ••••••	Many people look up for those who stand for honesty. ••••••
#3714 - ••••••	look up information on phrasal-verb ••••••	to search for specific details or data about something ••••••	You can look up information on the topic online. ••••••
#3715 - ••••••	look up to phrasal-verb ••••••	to admire or respect someone ••••••	I really look up to my father for his honesty and kindness. ••••••
#3716 - ••••••	look up to mentors phrasal-verb ••••••	to admire and respect experienced people ••••••	Young managers often look up to their senior mentors for advice. ••••••
#3717 - ••••••	look up to the future phrasal-verb ••••••	to think positively about what is coming next ••••••	Even after the failure, she continues to look up to the future. ••••••
#3718 - ••••••	look within phrasal-verb ••••••	to examine your own feelings and motives ••••••	To grow emotionally, you must look within yourself. ••••••
#3719 - ••••••	look within for strength phrasal-verb ••••••	to find inner courage and motivation ••••••	When times are tough, look within for strength. ••••••