Phrasal Verbs with Multiple Meanings - English Lesson via Skype

Phrasal Verbs with Multiple Meanings - English Lesson via Skype Phrasal verb  is a very unique and quite complex construction of  the English language. Many ESL students have difficulties understanding the meaning of phrasal verbs. I hope you are more confident now with the grammar of phrasal verbs. In  case this is  not confusing enough for you, many phrasal verbs have more than just one meaning. Let’s have a look at popular phrasal verbs with multiple meanings. 10 Phrasal Verbs with Multiple Meanings TO TAKE OFF1. to removeExample: It was a warm sunny day and I decided to take off my coat.2. to leave the groundExample: I hope our plane will take off on time.TO GET THROUGH1. to finishExample: I don’t think I’ll get through your report by the end of this week.2. to passExample: I think Michael will get through the test.TO PICK UP1. to take it from a low placeExample: I asked him to pick up the rubbish.2. to collectExample: I have to pick up my Mum at 8.45 p.m.3. to improveExample: The world economy is picking up quite strongly.TO GO OFF1. to ringExample: Alarm fails sometimes on mobile devices and doesnt go off.2. to go badExample: The milk will go off if you don’t put back in the fridge after breakfast.3. to explodeExample: Luckily the bomb failed to go off.TO RUN OVER1. to hit someone with a carExample: I ran over a fox last night.2. to exceedExample: The project ran over its expected budget. Phrasal Verbs with Multiple Meanings Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: TO BRUSH OFF1. to remove something with a brushExample: Sarah brushed off the dust from her golf shoes.2. to dismiss, to ignore a personExample: Peter brushed off all objections to his plan.TO TURN AROUND1. to improve dramatically from bad to goodExample: Half year end results were not great but we managed to turn around things by the end of the year.2. to change direction, to make a u-turnExample: He had to turn around to go back home to get his passport.TO GET ON1. to board (a bus, train, ship etc)Example: You should let passengers off the bus before you get on.2. to have a friendly relationshipExample: I get on really well with my boss.TO MAKE UP1. to restore good relationships after a quarrelExample: After an argument I had with my best friend last week we finally made up.2. to invent somethingExample: He made up a story to get out of trouble.TO WORK OUT1. to exerciseExample: To maintain a healthy lifestyle it is recommended to work out regularly.2. to resolveExample: “Everythi ng works out in the end. If it hasn’t worked out yet, then it’s not the end.” â€" Tracy McMillanMore information can about phrasal verbs with multiple meanings can  be found on the British Council website.What do you find the most confusing about phrasal verbs? Let us know in the comments below.