Phrasal Verbs

Example: The children always act up when they’re tired.

Example: His story just doesn’t add up.

Example: I asked around but nobody knows where he is.

Ask around: To ask many people the same question.

Ask out: To invite someone to go out with you.

Example: She always answers back when she’s told what to do.

Answer back: To respond rudely or defiantly.

Example: He aimed at the bull’s-eye and hit it.

Aim at: To direct or point something towards a target.

Example: The couple broke up after years of dating.

Break up – to end a relationship or a meeting

Example: The company brought in a new policy to increase productivity.

Bring in – to introduce or initiate something new

Example: The writer brought out a new book last month.

Bring out – to produce or reveal something that was hidden or unknown