5 ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS YOU MUST KNOW

In this lesson, you will learn 5 English phrasal verbs you must know. These English expressions are used by native English speakers and will help you speak English more fluently.

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ENGLISH EXPRESSION #1

English Expression: To catch up with…

Meaning: “To speak to someone whom one has not seen for some time in order to find out what they’ve been doing”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES [3]

1. It’s always great to catch up with old friends.
2. Samantha left to go catch up with some old friends from college.
3. High school reunions are great ways for old friends and classmates to catch up with each other.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #2

English Expression: To get ripped off by

Meaning: “To cheat someone by charging them too much for something”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES [3]

1. The man at the kiosk ripped me off by charging me too much for something that broke so easily.
2. The restaurant is a rip off because its price is over the moon with mediocre taste.
3. Concession stands are a huge rip off due to the quality of food, and snacks you could get for the same price elsewhere.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #3

English Expression: To go for a ride

English Expression: To go for a ride

EXAMPLE SENTENCES [3]

1. Jenny just got a new car for her birthday, so I think we’re going to go for a ride after school.
2. My parents and I got into an argument, so I left for a ride to cool off.
3. On Sundays, I like to go for a ride on my bike around town.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #4

English Expression: To fall apart

Meaning: “To lose one’s capacity to cope”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES [3]

1. Knowing how the groom is, their marriage is likely to fall apart.
2. I was really close with my dad, and I started to fall apart after his death.
3. I was really falling apart during the breakup between my fiancé and me.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #5

English Expression: In denial

Meaning: “Refuse to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES [3]

1. The patient came in to see the results and was immediately in denial.
2. Ever since the breakup, she’s been in denial.
3. My parents are in denial, and they still make breakfast for my brother who recently passed away.