English Lessons

  Phrasal Verbs List (A) Phrasal Verb English Definition Example Sentence Abide by To accept or follow a rule, decision, or law. Citizens are expected to abide by the local laws. Account for To explain the reason for something. Can you account for the missing funds in the report? Add up To make sense or seem logical. The witness's testimony simply doesn't add up . Advise against To recommend not doing something. Doctors strongly advise against smoking. Agree with To have the same opinion as someone else. I completely agree with your decision. Allow for To consider a factor when making plans. You should allow for extra time in case of traffic. Answer back To reply rudely to someone in authority. Do not answer back to your parents in that tone. Apply for To make a formal request for something (job, visa). She decided to apply for a new job last week. Ask around To ask several people for information. I'll ask around to see if anyone found your keys. Ask out To invite s...

  Pay back   :  To give someone back money that you owe Thanks for getting me lunch when I forgot my wallet at home! I’ll  pay  you  back  tomorrow.   Pay for (a)   — To give someone money for a particular purpose She used her credit card to  pay for  the hotel reservation.                  (b)   — To suffer because of something you did. He’ll  pay for  all the problems he caused me by being late today! Pull down : destroy   Pass away: To die.         Her grandfather passed away last night.  Pass on :To transmit or convey something .  Please pass on the message to the team.  Pass out : To faint or lose consciousness temporarily.        He felt dizzy and passed out during the presentation.  Pass up : To miss or decline an opportunity . Don't pass up the chance to travel the world.  Pay off : ...