10 English Phrasal Verbs You’ll Actually Use

Admin LinguaElite
Jan 14
2 min read

Hello, English learners! At LinguaElite, we know that phrasal verbs can be tricky, but they’re super common in everyday English.

Today, we’re going over 10 practical phrasal verbs you’ll actually use in daily conversations. We’ve included examples to show you how they work, so you can start using them right away!

1. Hang Out

Meaning: To spend time relaxing with someone.
Example: “Do you want to hang out this weekend?”
In Context: “Hey, what are you doing later?”
“Nothing much. Let’s hang out!”

2. Look After

Meaning: To take care of someone or something.
Example: “Could you look after my dog while I’m away?”
In Context: “I can’t go out tonight—I have to look after my little sister.”

3. Come Up With

Meaning: To think of an idea, plan, or solution.
Example: “We need to come up with a plan for the party.”
In Context: “Any ideas for dinner?”
“Let me think… I’ll come up with something.”

4. Run Into

Meaning: To meet someone by chance.
Example: “I ran into an old friend at the mall yesterday.”
In Context: “You’ll never guess who I ran into today!”
“Who?”
“My old school teacher!”

5. Pick Up

Meaning: To collect someone or something.
Example: “I’ll pick you up at 7.”
In Context: “Can you pick up some milk on your way home?”
“Sure thing!”

6. Get Along

Meaning: To have a good relationship with someone.
Example: “I really get along with my new coworkers.”
In Context: “Do you and your brother get along?”
“Yes, we’re pretty close!”

7. Give Up

Meaning: To stop trying or to quit something.
Example: “Don’t give up on your goals!”
In Context: “I can’t solve this puzzle.”
“Don’t give up! You’ll get it.”

8. Find Out

Meaning: To discover or learn something new.
Example: “I just found out that my favourite band is coming to town!”
In Context: “Did you find out who won the game?”
“Yes, our team won!”

9. Turn Up

Meaning: To arrive or appear somewhere.
Example: “She didn’t turn up to the meeting.”
In Context: “Did everyone turn up to the party?”
“Yeah, it was packed!”

10. Call Off

Meaning: To cancel something.
Example: “They had to call off the concert because of the weather.”
In Context: “Did you hear they called off the event?”
“Oh no, I was looking forward to it!”

Phrasal verbs make your English sound more natural, especially in casual conversations. Try using these in your daily chats, and watch how easily they become part of your vocabulary. Happy practising!