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PhrasalVerb: Ask sme. out (<>)

Meaning: To ask someone to go on a date (a romantic dinner etc.)

Context/ Example: "l asked Grace out last weekend. Luckily she said yes!"

Phrasal Verb: Ask around

Meaning: To ask different_people about something to get their opinions

Context/ Example: "l'fn not sure if we are going out tonight, l'll ask around and see who

wants to Bo to the party"

PhrasalVerb: Break up with sme.

Meaning: To stop being in a relationship with someone

Context/ Example: "l broke up with my girlfriend last summer, it was awful."

Phrasal Verb: Break down

Meaning: To stop working (machine, mechanical object)

Context/ Example: "My car broke down in the middle of the road !"

PhrasalVerb: Break in

Meaning: To enter a house illegally (usually with the intent to steal)

Context/ Example: "Someone broke into our house last month, they stole my necklace!

PhrasalVerb: Bring smth. UP (<>)

Meaning: To introduce a new topic into a conversation

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context/ Example: "My car broke down in the middle of the road!,,

PhrasalVerb: Carry on

Meaning: To continue

context/ Example: "l was working when you interrupted me...can I carry on now?

PhrasalVerb: Call sme. back

Meaning: To return a phone callfrom someone

t Contextl Example: "My boss called me but I was in the cinema, so l'll call him back soon!,,

Phrasal Verb: Call smth. off (<>l

Meaning: To cancel something (usually an event)

context/ Example: "l'm afraid the meeting has to be called off due to the rain,,

Phrasal Verb; Call sme. up

Meaning: To call someone.

Context/ Example: "you can call me up at around 6 if that,s ok?!,,

PhrasalVerb: Catch up (with) srne.

Meaning: To be at the same level as someone

Context/ Example: "l was last in the race, but then finally I caught up with everyone!

PhrasalVerb: Check (up) on sme.

Meaning: To monitor sorneone closely to see their status/progress

Context/ Example: "our baby has been silent for a long time, can you check up on her?,,

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