Common Phrasal Verbs

Front

Break down

Back

Stop working (especially machines) or become very upset

Example: My car broke down on the way to school.

Front

Bring up

Back

Mention a topic or raise a child

Example: She brought up an interesting question during the lesson.

Front

Call off

Back

Cancel something

Example: They called off the football match because of the rain.

Front

Carry on

Back

Continue doing something

Example: Despite the noise, he carried on studying.

Front

Come across

Back

Find something by chance

Example: I came across my old photos while cleaning the room.

Front

Drop out

Back

Leave school or a course before finishing

Example: He dropped out of college to start his own business.

Front

Figure out

Back

Understand or solve something

Example: I finally figured out how to do the maths problem.

Front

Get along (with)

Back

Have a good relationship with someone

Example: I get along well with my classmates.

Front

Give up

Back

Stop doing something or trying

Example: Don’t give up — you’re almost there!

Front

Go on

Back

Continue or happen

Example: The show must go on despite the rain.