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Phrasal verbs

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• leave out

  to not include someone/something

  transitive, separable

  They left him out when they chose the team.

• go up

  to increase in value or level

  intransitive

  The prices of petrol has gone up by 15% since last year.

• tear up

  to destroy something (normally paper or cloth) by pulling it into small pieces

  transitive, separable

  She tore up his letter and threw it into the bin.

• cheer up

  to make someone happier

  transitive/intransitive, separable

  She cheered him up by talking about their holiday plans.

• let down

  to disappoint someone by not doing what they expect of you

  transitive, separable

  I will never let you down. You can rely on me.

• take up

  to start a new hobby or regular activity

  transitive, separable

  I took up cycling last year. It's great exercise.

• catch up

  to reach the same level as other participants in a physical or intellectual activity

  intransitive

  You go ahead. I'll catch you up later.

• come across

  to find by chance

  transitive

  I came across some old school photos the other day.

• pay back

  to return money or a favour to someone

  transitive, separable

  It took him ages to pay her back the money he owed her.

• tidy up

  to make somewhere look better by putting things in their correct place

  transitive/intransitive, separable

  This place is such a mess! Can you help me tidy up?

• come up

  to be mentioned or discussed

  intransitive

  Several important points came up in the meeting.

• play up

  to behave badly (someone) or work incorrectly (something)

  intransitive

  My new phone keeps playing up. I'm going to return it.