Essential English Phrasal Verbs and Collocations

This set contains essential English phrasal verbs organized by theme (communication, work, life changes, relationships) and core verb-noun collocations including common usage traps.

Take your time

A phrase used to tell someone there is no need to hurry (не торопись).

Leasing

The act of renting property or equipment (аренда).

find out

To learn or discover a fact or piece of information (узнать).

bring up

To raise a topic or mention something in a conversation (поднять тему).

point out

To indicate or call attention to specific information or a mistake (указать на).

get across

To communicate an idea or thought clearly so that it is understood (донести мысль).

come across

To find something by chance or to give a specific impression/seem a certain way (случайно наткнуться / производить впечатление).

deal with

To handle a situation or have business relations with clients/others (иметь дело с).

carry out

To perform or execute a task or plan (выполнять).

come up with

To think of or produce an idea or a solution (придумать).

set up

To organize or arrange something, such as a meeting (организовать).

work out

To solve a problem or find a solution (разобраться / найти решение).

go through

To experience or endure a difficult time or situation (проходить через).

end up

To eventually reach a state, place, or situation, often unexpectedly (в итоге оказаться).

turn into

To transform or change into something else, like a caterpillar into a butterfly (превращаться).

carry on

To continue doing something (продолжать).

move on

To stop dwelling on the past and proceed forward (двигаться дальше).

get along (with)

To have a friendly and harmonious relationship with others (ладить).

fall out (with)

To have an argument or disagreement that disrupts a relationship (поссориться).

get over

To recover from or overcome a difficult emotional experience, such as a breakup (пережить).

pick up

To collect or gather something or someone (подбирать).

make an effort

To try hard or exert energy to achieve something (прилагать усилие).

take responsibility

To accept the duty or blame for a situation (брать ответственность).

reach a goal

To successfully achieve a specific objective (достигать цели).

achieve success

To attain a desired level of accomplishment (добиваться успеха).

face a challenge

To confront and deal with a difficult task or situation (сталкиваться с трудностью).

solve a problem

To find a resolution to an issue or difficulty (решать проблему).

raise an issue

To bring up a problem or topic for discussion (поднимать проблему).

express an opinion

To state or voice what you think about something (выражать мнение).

provide support

To give help or assistance to someone (оказывать поддержку).

gain experience

To acquire skills or knowledge through time and practice (получать опыт).

make a decision

To choose a course of action; notably used with 'make' rather than 'do' (принимать решение).

do research

To conduct a detailed study of a subject; notably used with 'do' rather than 'make' (проводить исследование).

take a risk

To proceed with an action despite the possibility of danger or failure; notably used with 'take' rather than 'do' (рисковать).

have an impact on

To have a strong effect or influence on someone or something (оказывать влияние).

give an example

To provide an instance to illustrate a point; notably used with 'give' rather than 'make' (привести пример).

pay attention

To focus your notice or observation on something (обращать внимание).

keep in mind

To remember or consider information when acting (иметь в виду).

take into account

To consider specific facts or circumstances when making a judgment (учитывать).

draw a conclusion

To make a final judgment or deduction based on evidence (делать вывод).

come to a decision

To reach a final resolution or choice (прийти к решению).

strong argument

A powerful and persuasive point in a discussion or debate (сильный аргумент).

heavy traffic

A large volume of vehicles on the road, often causing delays (плотное движение).