Phrasal verbs

put in

  put in (to formally request or apply for something) They have put in a claim for damages. She is going to put in for early retirement. I want to put in for the job. (to spend time or effort doing something) We’ve put in a lot of time and money on that project. Let’s …

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get ahead

  get ahead (to make progress; become more successful) I think Mike has the ability to get ahead in this profession. Work hard, and you’ll get ahead of the rest of the class.     envocabulary.com

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get through

    get through (to make a connection by telephone) I got through to Jane on her cellphone yesterday. I tried to call you all day but couldn’t get through. (to finish a job) We have a lot of work to get through before lunch. When you get through your …

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give out

  give out (to stop working) I hope my car doesn’t give out in the middle of the desert. Her leg gave out, and she fell to the ground. (to distribute a number of things among a group of people) The teacher will give out the examination papers to the …

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give off

  give off (to emit, discharge, produce) Plants take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. This car doesn’t give off much smoke. Those wild roses give off a sweet scent.   envocabulary.com

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