Phrasal verbs |
| calm down |
become/make calmer |
The woman finally calmed down and
explained what had happened. |
| cheer up |
become/make happier |
I started to cheer up when the sun
came out. |
| come on |
be quicker |
Come on, or well be late! |
| go on |
continue happening or doing something |
Please go on with your work while I
speak to the head teacher. |
| hang on |
wait |
Just hang on - I’ll be ready in a minute. |
| run away (from) |
escape by running |
The thief ran away from the police officers. |
| shut up |
stop talking, stop making a noise |
Just shut up a minute and let me tell you what happened! |
| speak up |
talk more loudly so somebody can hear you |
You have to speak up a bit because my gran’s a bit deaf. |
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