Phrases and Idioms List with Examples and Meaning Part 3

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LIST-3

1. Phrasal Verbs with hold/ held

  • I hold with (agree with) you.
  • You should not hold back (conceal) anything.
  • This rule holds good (is applicable) here His application was held over (retained. ) for further consideration.
  • He fell down as there was nothing to hold by (catch hold of).
  • The troops held on (continued) their march for many days.
  • The supplies did not hold out (last, continue) for long.
  • He holds to (sticks to) what he says.
  • The horse was held in (restrained) to prevent damage to fields.
  • If the rain holds off (is away) for even an hour, our work shall be done.

2. Phrasal Verbs with keep

  • He kept up (maintained) his spirits. Keep off (ward oft) the cattle from the fields.
  • Keep at (continue doing) your work.
  • He could not keep to (maintaining) his word.
  • We should keep our passions under (control).
  • You should keep from (abstain nom) smoking.
  • I will keep nothing back (conceal) from you.
  • He is an able man, but his large family keeps him down. (Prevents from rising).

3. Phrasal Verbs with let

  • The dogs were let loose (set free).
  • He was let in (allowed to enter).
  • She let down (lowered) the bucket into the well.
  • He let out (to hire) his house on hire.
  • The bird in the cage was let off (released).
  • Businessmen will not let you into (allow to know) the secrets of the trade.

4. Phrasal Verbs with put

  • You should put away (discard) bad habits.
  • He put in (presented) a claim for compensation.
  • Please put out (extinguish) the candle.
  • He has not put by (lay aside for future use) one shilling.
  • They managed to put down (suppress) the rebellion.
  • Put on (wear) your shoes.
  • They put up at (stayed in) an inn.
  • I can’t put up with (endure) such a nasty fellow.
  • The function was put off (postponed) till the 15th.
  • He put forth (exerted) all his strength.
  • Someone has put this boy up to (incited) being obstinate.

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