Phrasal Verbs — Set 9

Set 9 of Phrasal Verbs covers 5 words: look down on, get through with, show off, show up, drop by. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. look down on · phrasal verb

   feel superior to

   Feeling superior to everyone at work, Julie looks down on all the other employees.

   Synonyms: despise, show contempt

2. get through with · phrasal verb

   finish

   I am writing the final chapter of my book. When I get through with that, I will take a couple of days off.

   Synonyms: complete, finish up

3. show off · phrasal verb

   try to demonstrate things that you have/own

   Helen wore baggy t-shirts during her pregnancy like every woman who tries not to show off a baby bump.

   Synonyms: brag, boast

4. show up · phrasal verb

   appear; make a showing

   The fact that Jim did not show up for his brother's funeral made the police suspicious.

   Synonyms: arrive, be present

5. drop by · phrasal verb

   visit informally and spontaneously

   All the members of our community can drop by anytime they want to learn more about the project and take a tour around the office.

   Synonyms: visit, come by, step in