PHRASAL VERBS

Bring up

To mention a specific topic in conversation; it can also refer to the process of nurturing children (giới thiệu, đề cập, nuôi dạy).

Call up

To make a phone call to someone, or to summon someone to appear (gọi điện, triệu hồi).

Check out

To examine or review something, and, in a different context, to process the departure from a hotel or other location (kiểm tra, trả phòng).

Come across

To accidentally find or encounter something unexpected (vô tình gặp).

Fall apart

To break down into pieces or to collapse emotionally or physically (tan vỡ, sụp đổ).

Get along

To have a harmonious and cooperative relationship with someone (hoà hợp, có quan hệ tốt).

Get across

To effectively communicate an idea so that others understand it fully (truyền đạt, giao tiếp rõ ràng).

Give away

To donate an item or service to someone, or to unintentionally reveal a secret (cho đi, tiết lộ).

Go over

To review or examine something in detail, often to ensure understanding (xem xét, kiểm tra kỹ lưỡng).

Hold on

To wait or to keep someone on the line during a phone call (giữ máy, chờ đợi).

Keep up

To maintain the same level of progress or activity as someone or something else (theo kịp, duy trì).

Run out of

To exhaust a particular resource or supply (hết, cạn kiệt).

Make up

To create a story or lie, as well as to reconcile with someone after a disagreement (bịa chuyện, làm hòa).

Account for

To explain or justify the reasons for actions or outcomes (giải thích, biện minh).

Bring down

To lower or reduce something, as well as to cause the downfall of someone or something (giảm xuống, hạ bệ).

Shatter

To break something into many small pieces or to damage it severely (vỡ vụn, phá hỏng).

Cheer up

To make someone feel happier or encourage them when they are feeling down (làm vui lên, khích lệ).

Come down with

To become sick with an illness (bị ốm, mắc bệnh).

Cut down on

To lessen the usage or consumption of something (cắt giảm, giảm bớt).

Cut off

To disconnect someone from communication or to sever a connection (cắt đứt, ngắt kết nối).

Back down

To withdraw or concede in an argument or dispute (lùi bước, nhượng bộ).

Get ahead

To advance or succeed in one's career or personal life (tiến bộ, thành công).

Get by

To manage to survive or perform with the limited resources available (xoay sở, sống sót).

Give in

To surrender or yield to someone or something (nhường lại, đầu hàng).

Hang up

To disconnect a phone call, often abruptly (cúp máy, ngắt cuộc gọi).

Look down on

To regard someone as inferior or less important than oneself (coi thường, khinh miệt).

Bear with

To be patient and tolerant in a difficult situation (kiên nhẫn, chịu đựng).

Cut back on

To reduce the level or amount of consumption (cắt giảm, giảm bớt).

Drop off

To transport someone to a location or to decrease in quantity (thả ai đó xuống, giảm số lượng).

Make out

To perceive or see something with clarity; often used to indicate understanding (nhìn rõ, hiểu được).

Make up with

To reconcile or restore friendly relations with someone after a conflict (làm hòa với ai đó).

Pass away

To die, often used in a more gentle context (qua đời, chết).

Fall through

To fail to happen or to be realized; often used to describe plans that did not succeed (thất bại, không thực hiện được).

Give in to

To surrender or capitulate to someone or something's demands (nhượng bộ, từ bỏ).

Go along with

To agree or comply with someone's ideas or requests (đồng ý, tuân theo).

Go through with

To complete an action or promise despite difficulties or challenges (kiên quyết thực hiện, hoàn thành).

Grow out of

To change over time to no longer do or need something, often used with habits or interests (trưởng thành và không còn làm gì đó).

Hold out for

To wait and maintain hope for something better in the future (kiên nhẫn chờ đợi, hy vọng).

Keep up with

To stay informed about new developments or to maintain the same pace as others (theo kịp, giữ vững thông tin).

Make up for

To compensate for a mistake or deficiency (bù đắp, đền bù).

Run into

To unexpectedly meet someone or something, often used when encountering problems (gặp phải, va phải).

Settle down

To establish stability in one’s life, often by starting a family or adopting a more settled lifestyle (ổn định cuộc sống, định cư).

Take in

To fully understand or absorb information (tiếp thu, hiểu rõ).

Act up

To misbehave or display improper behavior, often used for children or machines functioning incorrectly (cư xử không đúng, hư hỏng).

Brush up on

To review and refresh one’s knowledge on a particular subject (ôn lại, làm mới kiến thức).

Call on

To visit someone or to ask someone to do something (ghé thăm, nhờ vả).

Come down to

To satisfy the main point of an issue or reduce it to its basics (cuối cùng là, chủ yếu là).

Come up against

To encounter difficulties or challenges in a situation (đối diện với, chạm trán).

Cut in

To interrupt someone during a conversation or activity (cắt lời, chen ngang).

Dive into

To enthusiastically or deeply engage in a task or activity (chìm đắm vào, tham gia mạnh mẽ).

Get away with

To avoid punishment or escape consequences for wrongdoing (trốn thoát, không bị phạt).

Get through to

To successfully communicate or connect with someone (kết nối, giao tiếp đến tận nơi).

Give out

To distribute something to a group or individuals; it can also mean to exhaust your energy or resources (phát ra, phân phát).

Give up on

To lose hope or abandon efforts in relation to someone or something (từ bỏ, không còn hy vọng).

Go in for

To participate in or choose to pursue something actively (tham gia, theo đuổi).

Grow on

To gradually develop a liking or fondness for something (ngày càng thích, phát triển sở thích).

Hold up

To delay something or to rob someone (trì hoãn, cướp).

Iron out

To resolve or clarify issues or differences between parties (giải quyết, làm rõ).

Jump at

To take an opportunity quickly or eagerly (nhảy vào, chớp lấy cơ hội).

Let off

To excuse someone from a punishment or to allow someone to go free (tha thứ, cho ai đó đi).

Look back on

To reflect upon past events, often with nostalgia or hindsight (nhìn lại, hồi tưởng).

Look out for

To be vigilant and watchful for someone or something (cảnh giác, chú ý).

Make of

To interpret or form an opinion about something (hợp lý hóa, nhận định).

Make off with

To steal something and escape with it (cuỗm đi, trộm).

Pick on

To harass or criticize someone repeatedly, often unfairly (bắt nạt, chỉ trích).

Run after

To pursue someone or something physically (chạy theo, theo đuổi).

Set aside

To reserve or temporarily put aside something for a specific purpose (để dành, đặt sang một bên).

Stand by

To provide support or remain available in case of need (ủng hộ, đứng bên).

Take back

To retract or withdraw a statement or action that was previously made (rút lại, thu hồi).

Wind up

To bring something to a