English Phrasal Verbs 4 February 7, 2014

Here are more examples of some of the phrasal verbs used in American English idioms.  We often use these verbs in PC TECH classes.  Look through our previous blogs to find more:

“I have only had this shirt for a month and it is already coming apart at the seams.”  [Splitting/separating]

“Yesterday my brother came down with the flu.”  [Became ill]

“Please come forward if you can help us with this job.”  [Approach]

“Can I count on you to deliver this package to the post office?”  [Depend on]

“Please cross out the incorrect answers.”  [Write lines through]

“They will have to cut back on dining at fine restaurants to save money.”  [Do less of something]

“We will have to cut that old tree down before it falls on the house.”  [Remove]

“I’m sorry to cut in, but I have something important to tell you.”  [Interrupt]

“She was driving on Fifth Avenue when a taxi cut in to her lane.”  [Suddenly drove a car/truck/bus in front of another driver]

“Cut off a big piece of cheese to feed your mouse.”  [Use a sharp instrument to remove something]

“The electric company cut his electricity off when he failed to pay his bills for several months.”  [Stopped a service]

PC TECH: English Language School in New York City