Phrasal Verbs — Set 1

Set 1 of Phrasal Verbs covers 5 words: come up with, set off, sort out, get away with, run into. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. come up with · phrasal verb

   produce an idea

   In 2005, Steve Jobs came up with the idea that iTunes should sell a special digital boxed set of all Dylan's music.

   Synonyms: suggest, propose

2. set off · phrasal verb

   start a journey

   Let's decide what time we will set off for the airport tomorrow morning.

   Synonyms: leave, depart

3. sort out · phrasal verb

   deal with something or make arrangements

   If the Prime Minister is unable to sort out the current instability, then the country will go to elections.

   Synonyms: solve, resolve

4. get away with · phrasal verb

   to do something bad and escape without any consequences

   Many people believe that Dan Cooper, a criminal who hijacked a commercial plane in 1971, got away with this crime.

   Synonyms: escape

5. run into · phrasal verb

   meet someone/something by chance or unexpectedly

   Running into your ex while looking like a complete disaster is some people's worst nightmare.

   Synonyms: bump into, come across