Phrasal verbs

The data points to a significant increase in consumer spending.

Used to indicate evidence or suggest a cause.

All signs point to a major storm approaching the coast.

Used to indicate evidence or suggest a cause

Her symptoms point to a possible allergic reaction.

Used to indicate evidence or suggest a cause

She put his mood down to lack of sleep

Used to attribute something to a cause or reason.

The delay was put down to technical issues at the airport.

Used to attribute something to a cause or reason.

His success was put down to hard work and determination.

Used to attribute something to a cause or reason.

His story just doesn’t add up—something feels off

Used when things make sense logically, or to calculate a total.

The clues finally added up to a clear explanation.

Used when things make sense logically, or to calculate a total.

When you add up all the expenses, the trip was quite costly.

Used when things make sense logically, or to calculate a total.

Imagine someone tells you they were at home all night, but you saw them at a party. You might say:

“His story doesn’t add up—he said he was home, but I saw him out.”

The details of the story don’t match.

There are contradictions or missing pieces.

Her anxiety stems from childhood trauma.

Used to describe the origin or cause of something.

The conflict stems from a misunderstanding between the two parties.

Used to describe the origin or cause of something.

His passion for music stems from his father’s influence

Used to describe the origin or cause of something.

Success depends upon how well you prepare.

Used to express reliance or conditionality.

The outcome depends upon the weather conditions.

Used to express reliance or conditionality.

Her happiness depends upon feeling valued and respected.

Used to express reliance or conditionality.