Phrasal verbs are a mix of a verb with a preposition or adverb. When these components are used together a new meaning is created.
Back
Maybe they will back down if you stop trying to argue with them. [withdraw – stop pursuing – give up – surrender]
If someone starts to be aggresive to you, tell them to back off! [to leave you alone]
Blow
If a tent is not secure, it can blow away. [be forced to move by wind]
Sing happy birthday, to me and then I can blow out the candles. [to extinguish a flame by blowing]
Break
If you don’t service your car, at some point it will break down. [when a car will not move because of a mechanical issue]
To understand the expenditure in greater detail, it will be necessary to break down the costs and expenditure. [to analyse and focus on smaller detail]
To break through the ice, we will need a heavy rock. [to make a way through]
Brush
She says that becuase she meditates, she is able to brush off her stress quite easily. [to recover]
Classes are great way to brush up on your English. [to practise and improve]
Call
We will call you back if you leave a message. [return a call]
The match was called off after heavy snow. [cancelled]
Clear
This is ridiculous, clear up this mess at once! [to make tidy]
Following the disagreement, there should be a meeting to clear up the situation. [to understand – clarify – make better]
Cut
With high inflation, the compnay will cut back on production. [reduce]
The only way to forget about him, is to cut up the photos. [to cut into pieces with scissors]
Drop
Drop in whren you are leaving so we can say bye! [visit]
The driver will drop off the wine when she passes. [deliver]
Fall
Wow, the tree fell over when the bus crashed into it. [collapsed]
If we fall out over this, it would be very sad. [terminate friendship]
How about you?
Have you ever fallen out with someone?
When have you been in avehicle that has broken down?
Where will you drop in next?