Common English Phrasal Verbs and Expressions

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apply for / to

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to formally request something (e.g., a job, university)

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be accepted to / into / by

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to be officially admitted or approved

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be rejected by

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to be refused or not chosen

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be punished for

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to receive consequences for wrongdoing

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be rewarded for

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to receive recognition or benefit for good behavior or achievement

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enroll in

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to officially register for a course or program

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sign up for

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to register or agree to participate in something

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be fed up

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to be extremely annoyed or tired of something

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calm down

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to become less angry or excited

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put something out of one's mind

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to intentionally forget or stop thinking about something