Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Clam Up Alternative Meaning: To stop talking or to refuse to speak Example 1: The suspect clammed up when the police asked him questions. The suspect refused to talk when the police asked him questions. Example 2: I always clam up on the first date because I’m shy and nervous. I always stop talking on the first date because I’m shy and nervous. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course with lessons you can pr...
Sep 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Go Over #1 Alternative Meaning: How something is received Example 1: The president was hoping his speech would go over well. The president was hoping the speech would be received well by the audience. Example 2: My first day on the job did not go over well, I think they probably want to fire me already. My first day on the job had lots of problems and the employer did not seem impressed. I think they probably want to fire me already. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pac...
Aug 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Chicken Out Alternative Meaning: To be too scared to do an activity at the last minute Example 1: Everyone was jumping off the bridge into the water but Joey chickened out. Everyone was jumping off the bridge into the water but Joey decided not to do it because he was scared. Example 2: A lot of people want to have their own business but they chicken out when they think about the uncertainty of success. A lot of people want to have their own business but they decide not to ...
Jul 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Cut Out #1 Alternative Meaning: When the power, electricity or sound suddenly stops working Example 1: The power cut out for 2 hours during the storm last night. The electricity was unavailable for 2 hours during the storm last night. Example 2: The microphone was cutting out while the director was speaking to the crowd. The sound on the microphone was interrupted while the director was speaking to the crowd. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English Conversat...
Jun 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Fill In #1 Alternative Meaning: To complete a blank form with information Example 1: When I went to the dentist for the first time I had to fill in a new patient form. When I went to the dentist for the first time I had to complete a new patient form. Example 2: Make sure you fill in all the necessary forms when you move to another country. Make sure you complete all the necessary forms when you move to a new country. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get ...
Jun 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Get Over #2 Alternative Meaning: To stop loving someone you had a relationship with that has ended Example 1: It was difficult to get over his ex-girlfriend because they were together for more than 4 years. It was difficult to stop constantly thinking of his ex-girlfriend and how much he missed her because they were together more than 4 years. Example 2: Getting over the death of his mother took a few months because of their close relationship. Continuing life normally afte...
May 21, 2017•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson 124: Take Back #2 Alternative Meaning: To return something or to take possession again Example 1: I’m going to take back a pair of jeans I bought because they don’t fit very well. I’m going to return a pair of jeans I bought because they don’t fit very well. Example 2: He said he would take the cat back if it doesn’t adjust well in our home. He said he would accept the return of the cat if it doesn’t adjust well in our home. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluenc...
Apr 24, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Wash Down #2 Alternative Meaning: To drink something during eating to swallow easier. Example 1: I had to wash down my food with a glass of water because it was very dry. I had to drink a glass of water in order to swallow my food because it was very dry. Example 2: He washed down 2 vitamins with a glass of orange juice. He swallowed 2 vitamins with a glass of orange juice. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English Conversations teaches more than just phrasal ...
Mar 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Fired Up Alternative Meaning: To be annoyed, enthusiastic or angry about something or someone Example 1: Steve was fired up to get his business started after a conference he attended. Steve was enthusiastic to get his business started after a conference he attended. Example 2: The bad customer service I received at the bank had me fired up. I was telling everyone about my horrible experience afterwards. The bad customer service I received at the bank had really annoyed me. ...
Feb 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Bend Over #2 Alternative Meaning: To fold or flex something Example 1: To mark the last page she was reading, she bent the corner over. To mark the last page she was reading, she folded the corner of the page. Example 2: The tree was bent over because the wind was blowing very hard. The tree was flexed toward the ground because the wind was blowing so hard. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from the Ph...
Jan 21, 2017•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get our FREE Lesson pack for Podcast listeners: https://realenglishconversations.com/phrasal-verbs/ In this audio lesson, you will learn the phrasal verb 'Rub In' means to massage something until it absorbs. Listen to this audio lesson and then practice using it. Do you find it difficult to use phrasal verbs in your speaking? Or struggle to understand what they mean when you hear them? Phrasal verbs are challenging but with the right approach, they can be fun to use and help you to express your ...
Dec 21, 2016•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Track Down Alternative Meaning: Finding something or someone Example 1: It's easy to track down Curtis because he always has his cell phone with him. It's easy to find Curtis because he always has his cell phone with him. Example 2: I need to track down a new charger for my laptop from one of the stores here. I need to find a new charger for my laptop from one of the stores here. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English Conversations teaches more than just ph...
Jun 21, 2016•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Run Down #2 Alternative Meaning: Having low energy or when you are not feeling well. Example 1: I think I'm starting to get sick I'm feeling so run down. I think I'm starting to get sick I'm feeling very low on energy. Example 2: After completing the 25km marathon he felt very run down for 3 days. After completing the 25km marathon he had very low energy for 3 days. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons fr...
May 21, 2016•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Run Down #1 Alternative Meaning: To criticize Example 1: My friend is always running me down for my choice in music. My friend is always criticizing my choice in music. Example 2: She left her boyfriend after 2 years because he was always running her down. She left her boyfriend after 2 years because he was always criticizing her. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course with lessons you can print, download ...
Apr 21, 2016•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Take Off #4 Alternative Meaning: Take time away from work or to not work Example 1: I asked my boss if i could take 3 days off this week. I asked my boss if i could not work for 3 days this week. Example 2: I need to take some time off work to destress a bit. I need to not work to destress a bit. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course, printable lessons and the Phrasal Verb Stor...
Mar 07, 2016•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Take Off #3 Alternative Meaning: To Leave Example 1: Thanks for inviting me to the party it was great but I'm going to take off now. Thanks for inviting me to the party it was great but I'm going to leave now. Example 2: The robber took off as quickly as he could from the bank. The robber left as quickly as he could from the bank. Join Us Free for More Phrasal Verb Lessons Real English Conversations teaches more than just phrasal verb lessons. We teach students how to becom...
Feb 21, 2016•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Take Off #2 Alternative Meaning: To remove something such as a piece of clothing. Example 1: I took off my shoes when I came into the house today. I removed my shoes when I came into the house today. Example 2: Take the painting off the wall so we can clean the wall better. Remove the painting from the wall so we can clean the wall better. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course,...
Jan 21, 2016•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Take Off #1 Alternative Meaning: To leave the ground Example 1: I can't wait for this airplane to take off. I can't wait for this airplane to leave the ground. Example 2: The rocket took off 30 seconds ago. The rocket left the ground 30 seconds ago. Get More Phrasal Verb Lessons & Lessons for Fluency Get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course with lessons you can print, download the audio and get the Phrasal Verb Stories to hear all the phrasal verb lessons bei...
Dec 21, 2015•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Think Over Alternative Meaning: Thinking about or to consider something Example 1: I can't make a decision right now this is something I have to think over for a few days. I can't make a decision at this moment this is something I have to consider over the next few days or this is something I have to think about for the next few days. Example 2: My boss gave me a problem to solve at work and I really had to think it over to find a solution. My boss gave me a problem to solv...
Nov 21, 2015•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Act Up #2 Alternative Meaning: When something isn't working properly Example 1: My car was acting up yesterday so I took it to the mechanic to have it repaired. My car wasn't working properly yesterday so I took it to the mechanic to have it repaired. Example 2: When my computer is acting up I just restart it that usually fixes the problem. When my computer isn't working properly I just restart it that usually fixes the problem. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Mem...
Oct 21, 2015•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Act Up 1 Alternative Meaning: To misbehave Example 1: When the teacher left the classroom the students acted up. When the teacher left the classroom the students misbehaved. Example 2: When you give children food with lots of sugar in it, they tend to act up. When you give children food with lots of sugar in it, they tend to misbehave Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course, prin...
Sep 21, 2015•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the English Phrasal Verbs Podcast This is the podcast where you can listen to some of our free lessons from our Phrasal Verbs course available at RealEnglishConversations.com. This podcast gives you two ways you can express a verb. The first way is with the phrasal verb and the second way uses a different English verb that means the same thing. Both examples are acceptable to explain an idea; however, the majority of the time, the English phrasal verb is used more often an everyday En...
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