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Common phrasal verbs with UP

The meaning and importance of phrasal verbs


While preparing for FCE and CAE exams many trainees face the issue of using phrasal verbs in the English language. The knowledge of phrasal verbs is frequently checked in the Use of English part of the exam and may constitute a formidable challenge for those who are not prepared enough to deal with these idiomatic phrases consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb or a preposition.

Below you will see the list of the most spread meanings of the phrasal verbs with up. I have also provided the examples to illustrate their meaning…




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