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Phrasal verbs258
Verb plus particle: the backbone of spoken English.
- We didn't get along very well...Red River · 1948
get on with
to continue doing sth, especially after an interruption
107 movies - We have to stock that day and can't get out of it.Waiting for Guffman · 1997
get out of
to leave or go out of a place
105 movies - He ever get back to you about that, um...The Wolf of Wall Street · 2013
get back to
informalto return to sth
52 movies - So, what happened to you?The Secret Life of Walter Mitty · 2013
happen to
to do or be something by chance, including when asking politely or stressing that it is so
301 movies - I mean, you're talking about giving up millions of dollars.Free Guy · 2021
give up
to stop trying to do sth
228 movies - You were certain we'd end up where we are right now.Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation · 2015
end up
to find yourself in a place or situation that you did not intend or expect to be in
196 movies - No, we're gonna stay in hereJojo Rabbit · 2019
stay in
to remain in a place or area, such as a town, region, or country, and not leave it
209 movies - - What? - That guy that showed up today...Out of the Past · 1947
show up
informalto arrive where you have arranged to meet sb or do sth
196 movies - A princess would never go out with you.The Super Mario Bros. Movie · 2023
go out with
to spend time with sb and have a romantic or sexual relationship with them
26 movies - Hang on, we're coming.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness · 2022
hang on
informalused to ask sb to wait for a short time or to stop what they are doing
210 movies - Well, things sure have a way of working out smoothly.The Lego Movie · 2014
work out
to develop in a successful way
176 movies - but, you know, killing her is not gonna make that go away.Cruella · 2021
go away
to leave a person or place
208 movies - put up with me for so long, huh?Venom: Let There Be Carnage · 2021
put up with
to accept sb / sth that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining
40 movies - I could come over tonight. Are you alone?Klute · 1971
come over
to move a short distance to where the speaker is or to a nearby spot they indicate
195 movies - Bowsers? Where'd you come up with that?I Love You, Man · 2009
come up with
to find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc.
31 movies - - Don't you fucking dare presume... - Calm down.Weekend · 2011
calm down
to become or make sb become calm
177 movies - Water A lot of waterUncharted · 2022
run out
if a supply of sth runs out, it is used up or finished
166 movies - My little announcement before we move on.Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry · 2021
move on
to leave the place, job, or situation you are in and go somewhere else
146 movies - No. No, I'm right here. I'm right here! Do not take off your blindfold!Bird Box · 2018
take off
informalto remove sth, especially a piece of clothing from your / sb's body
160 movies - Okay. Good job. Get up. Stand up.Bird Box · 2018
stand up
to resist or confront someone or something bravely
149 movies - What new arcwelder Ivan the guy from the swing shiftThe Machinist · 2004
run away
to leave sb / a place suddenly; to escape from sb / a place
140 movies - Hurry up, kids. Check in the lobby for your room numbers.White Christmas · 1954
hurry up
to do sth more quickly because there is not much time
169 movies - So, yeah, I'm gonna work on this forever,Bo Burnham: Inside · 2021
work on
to try hard to improve or achieve sth
115 movies - My employer had never heard of this missing man, knew nothing about him.Zero Effect · 1998
hear of
to know about sb / sth because you have been told about them
112 movies - You'll know the devil if I catch up with you!The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · 2001
catch up
to reach sb who is ahead by going faster
116 movies - I don't know what choices you've made, but deal with it. We're in this.Silver Linings Playbook · 2012
deal with
to solve a problem, perform a task, etc.
115 movies - - you look after them, okay? - Okay.Thor: Love and Thunder · 2022
look after yourself
to be responsible for or to take care of sb / sth
115 movies - And Darlene told me to stay away from him.Zodiac · 2007
stay away
to not go near a particular person or place
111 movies - - You and I were already broken up. - You're Woogie?There's Something About Mary · 1998
break up
to end a relationship with sb
91 movies - She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late.The Godfather · 1972
stay out
to remain outside a place, or hidden from view, and not go in
99 movies - I just wish we could hang out sooner.Ralph Breaks the Internet · 2018
hang out
informalto spend time casually with someone, relaxing or socializing together
94 movies - and you lie down that usually helpsThe Invisible Man · 2020
lie down
to be or get into a flat position, especially in bed, in order to sleep or rest
111 movies - - Okay, great. - Looking forward to it.Venom: Let There Be Carnage · 2021
look forward to
to be thinking with pleasure about sth that is going to happen (because you expect to enjoy it)
91 movies - But not so early ’cause we’re gonna want to sleep in.Barbie · 2023
sleep in
to sleep until after the time you usually get up in the morning
90 movies - "Look out! The ghosts are throwing pies!"Toy Story 3 · 2010
look out
used to warn sb to be careful, especially when there is danger
119 movies - They're taking over the plane. They took Debbie.United 93 · 2006
take over
to begin to have control of or responsibility for sth, especially in place of sb else
95 movies - All right, here. Come on, come on. Keep up.The Pursuit of Happyness · 2006
keep up
to move, make progress or increase at the same rate as sb / sth
79 movies - - I knew I could count on you. - Sure.Night and the City · 1950
count on
to trust sb to do sth or to be sure that sth will happen
77 movies - I think you believe in me more than I do.The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse · 2022
believe in
to feel certain that sb / sth exists
76 movies - Why did you hang up when I called yesterday?Scarface · 1932
hang up
to end a telephone conversation by putting the telephone receiver down or switching the telephone off
82 movies - ... I was a little surprised to hear from you.Requiem for a Dream · 2000
hear from
to receive a letter, email, phone call, etc. from sb
78 movies - - Watch out! - Whoa! Oh, my good... A T. rex.The Pursuit of Happyness · 2006
watch out
informalused to warn sb about sth dangerous
94 movies - that we can get together. We can laugh.Bo Burnham: Inside · 2021
get together
informalto meet with sb socially or in order to discuss sth
65 movies - - Yes, sir. - Carry on, Sergeant.Paths of Glory · 1957
carry on
to continue doing sth
72 movies - Why leave when the city belongs to me now?Aladdin · 2019
belong to
to be owned by sb
71 movies - All right, settle down, settle down.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life · 1983
settle down
to become or make sb become calm, less excited, etc.
61 movies - I need to check in. Team Broadrail. Michael Light.Arthur the King · 2024
check in
to contact someone briefly to report your situation or to hear what is happening
61 movies - We're gonna stick around here for a bit.Luca · 2021
stick around
informalto stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive
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