Phrases and Idioms List with Examples and Meaning Part 4

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1.Phrasal Verbs with Call

  • He called at (visited) her house yesterday.
  • Seeing my friend, I called to (addressed loudly) him.
  • Call in (send for) a doctor.
  • The Government called in (withdrew from circulation) all silver coins.
  • This job calls for (demands) extraordinary skill.
  • The old man could not call up (recollect) past events.
  • Names on a class roll are called over (recited in order).
  • Call upon (Pray to) me in the day of trouble.
  • He called on (paid a brief visit) me in my office.
  • He called his opponent out (challenged to fight).
  • Seeing my dog barking at the gentleman I called it off (diverted attention).

2. Phrasal Verbs with take/took/taken

  • Take away (remove) these papers.
  • He took it for (misunderstood) a rope.
  • The dentist took out (extracted) his tooth.
  • He has taken to (resorted to) gambling.
  • She takes after (resembles) her mother.
  • He took over (accepted) the charge.
  • It was not proper for him to take up’ with -The-friendly with) such a rude fellow.
  • I will take down (a record) the speeches.
  • Salish was taken in (admitted).
  • The old man was taken in (deceived) by the sharper’s.
  • We couldn’t take in (comprehend) his meaning.
  • I’m quite taken with (pleased with) the style of this author.
  • He took on (undertook) the task.
  • He took off (removed) his hat.
  • He stopped and took a breath (rested) for a while.
  • This should also be taken into account (considered).
  • He took great pains (attempted diligently) to do my work.

3.  Phrasal Verbs with get/got

  • He got off (dismounted) the horse.
  • Hope he would get off (escape) with a fine.
  • I can’t get out (remove) this stain.
  • It seems difficult for me to get out of (free from) debt.
  • The thief got away (escaped) with a cash box.
  • He got down (came down) from the tree.
  • A rumour has got abroad (become public) that he is going to resign.
  • He managed to get over (overcome) all difficulties.
  • He is getting on (progressing) well at school.
  • He gets up (rises) early in the morning.
  • A collector gets in (receives) reports from all quarters of his district.
  • I tried hard, but couldn’t get in (enter) Intelligent students get ahead (advance) in the class.
  • He is getting along the (prospering) business.
  • I won’t let you get before (in forwarding position) me in learning.
  • The weather is so bad today that it is not advisable to get about (go about).
  • The dog tried to get at (reach) me

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