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]
- It’s always great to catch up with old friends.
- Samantha left to go catch up with some old friends from college.
- 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]
- The man at the kiosk ripped me off by charging me too much for something that broke so easily.
- The restaurant is a rip off because its price is over the moon with mediocre taste.
- 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]
- Jenny just got a new car for her birthday, so I think we’re going to go for a ride after school.
- My parents and I got into an argument, so I left for a ride to cool off.
- 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]
- Knowing how the groom is, their marriage is likely to fall apart.
- I was really close with my dad, and I started to fall apart after his death.
- 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]
- The patient came in to see the results and was immediately in denial.
- Ever since the breakup, she’s been in denial.
- My parents are in denial, and they still make breakfast for my brother who recently passed away.