Phrasal Verbs

long for

Meaning: to want something you miss very much

pass up

Meaning: If you pass up an opportunity or an invitation, you choose not to take the opportunity or accept the invitation.

wean off

Meaning: to gradually break a bad habit by doing it less and less

open up

Meaning: If you open up a new business, you set it up and start trading.

come off

Meaning: If something comes off, it becomes separated from the thing it's usually attached to.

bring up

Meaning: to raise a new topic for discussion, or to mention a particular subject or issue in a conversation

put on

Meaning: to start wearing an item of clothing, a pair of shoes, a piece of jewellery, a pair of glasses, etc.

lay off

Meaning: If you lay someone off, you stop employing them and tell them they no longer have a job

tell off

Meaning: to strongly criticize someone for doing something wrong

pick out

Meaning: If you pick out something, you choose or select it.

associate with

Meaning: If you associate with someone, you regularly spend time with them.

head off

Meaning: to stop something bad from happening

settle down

Meaning: to start living a conventional life with a steady job and a stable partner, especially after getting married 

kick against

Meaning: to show anger or opposition to something, especially if you're powerless to change it 

hear of

Meaning: If you've heard of someone, you know who they are and what they do.

talk over

Meaning: to discuss a situation with someone, usually before making a decision

look up

Meaning: If a situation is looking up, it seems to be getting better.

go for

Meaning: to try to get something or achieve something