| Phrasal Verb: |
* |
Meaning: |
Example: |
| FACE UP TO |
n |
to admit to; take responsibility
for |
You need to face up to the
truth. You are not doing a good job. |
| FALL DOWN |
n |
to fall to the floor or ground |
Betty fell down and hurt her
arm. |
| FALL THROUGH |
n |
to not happen (Used for events
that were planned but did not happen.) |
Our plans to go to the beach
fell through because Sally couldn't go. |
| FEEL UP TO |
n |
to feel strong enough or comfortable
enough to do something |
Is your cold better now? Do
you feel up to going to work today? |
| FIGHT OFF |
s |
to keep something or someone
away |
I'm trying to fight a cold
off.
Sara fought off her attackers. |
| FIGURE OUT |
s |
to logically find the answer
to a problem; solve a problem by thinking about it carefully |
Did you figure that math problem
out yet? |
| FIGURE OUT |
s |
to understand why someone
behaves a certain way |
I just can't figure out why
President Clinton did that! What a stupid thing to do! |
| FILL IN |
s |
to add missing details |
It's not a good idea to fill
your email address in on forms over the internet. |
| FILL IN |
s |
to supply information that
someone doesn't know |
What happened at the meeting?
Can you fill me in please? |
| FILL IN FOR |
n |
to temporarily do someone
else's work; temporarily substitute for another person |
The secretary filled in for
his boss at the conference. |
| FILL OUT |
s |
to complete information on
a form or application |
My brother filled a loan application
out. He wants to buy a house. |
| FILL OUT |
n |
to gain weight and look healthy |
Arnold used to be a very small
boy, but now he's really filled out. He's got muscles everywhere! |
| FILL UP |
s |
to fill completely |
You may borrow my car, but
please fill up the gas tank before you return it. |
| FIND OUT |
s |
to learn about something;get
information; discover information |
Can you find out where I need
to go please? |
| FIT IN |
n |
to get along with others in
a group; be part of a group |
Amy has few friends. She doesn't
really fit in with her classmates. It's a sad situation. |
| FOOL AROUND |
n |
to have fun while wasting
time |
We fooled around at Jack's
house. |
