Let's discuss phrasal verbs. "Turned up" What does this phrasal verb mean? How would you word it in a sentence? "Part with" What does this phrasal verb mean? How would you word it in a sentence? "Gathered up" What does this phrasal verb mean? How would you word it in a sentence? Phrasal verb usage is so common for English speakers. It's a way to say what you want in a shorter way. Just like using slang or abbreviations or contractions. There are so many phrasal verbs in existence and so many different ways to use them in everyday speaking.