Phrasal Verbs T - Z
This is the phrasal verb reference section. Here there are definitions and examples for hundreds of phrasal verbs found in English.
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think
Think Of
1. Consider.
You must think of the consequences before acting.
2. Remember.
I'm trying to think of where we were last year at this time.
3. Suggest.
Think of a good film we can go and see.
Think Out
Consider something with great care.
Think out what may happen if you don't pay this money!
Think Over
Consider for a long time.
This is a huge decision which we must think over carefully before making.
Think Up
Invent, create.
You always manage to think up a new excuse for why you arrive late to school.
throw
Throw Away
1. Lose an opportunity.
You could have married her and you threw it all away.
2. Get rid of something permanently.
That old radio doesn't work at all. We can throw it away.
Throw In
(Informal) Include.
While chatting, he threw in an invite to his party.
Throw Out
Reject.
The board immediately threw out the new proposal.
Throw Together
Make quickly.
I will throw together a meal if you are hungry.
Throw Up
Vomit, be sick.
It's no surprise he threw up after six vodkas!
tie
Tie Down
1. Limit someone to something.
He tried to be flexible but they tied him down to the contract.
2. Have freedom limited.
I won't get married until I am ready to be tied down.
Tie In With
Connect, link, agree with.
This new proposal ties in with what we were promised last year.
Tie Up
Be blocked.
All my money is tied up with my wife's company.
tone
Tone Down
Make less obvious, notable, offensive.
Can you tone down your language? There are children present.
Tone Up
Make muscles stronger.
This aerobic class will tone you up nicely for the summer.
top
Top Off
Add a finishing touch to something.
And he topped off his speech with a terrible joke.
Top Up
Refill.
Would you like me to top up your glass of wine?
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touch
Touch Down
(Plane) To land on the ground.
We touched down at JFK at just gone six in the morning.
Touch For
(Informal) Ask someone for money.
I think he is a bit poor as he has touched me for loans three times this month.
Touch Off
Cause a war, dispute, riot, etc.
What started as a local tribal dispute touched off a full scale war.
Touch On
Mention briefly.
He never even touched on our proposal!
Touch Up
Add a few details, new paint to something.
The picture is great except you need to touch up the background a bit.
