Blog de Phrasal Verbs

Definition:     To collapse or fall over; to die suddenly.

E.g.1)  I just about keeled over when I heard how much it will cost to get my car fixed.

E.g.2) Grandpa keeled over out in the garden.

Etymology:      A 'keel' is the lower part of a ship that provides strength. When a ship sinks, the keel flips over. This phrase compares passing out or dying to the sinking of a ship. Slang

Definition: to make something very quickly, using whatever is available [British informal]

E.g.1. There wasn't much food in the cupboard, but I managed to knock up a meal for myself.

E.g.2. They knocked up a shelter out of the driftwood they found on the beach.

This phrasal verb can be separated. This phrasal verb has more than one meaning.

Definition: to fasten something.

E.g.1. Could you help me do up the top button on my shirt?

E.g.2. She did her coat up and put her hat on.

This phrasal verb can be separated. This verb has more than one meaning.

Definition: to leave a place by driving a vehicle.

E.g.1. She drove off quickly, without looking back.

E.g.2. They waved goodbye as their friend drove off.

This phrasal verb can't be separated.

Definition: to defend yourself when someone attacks you or causes problems, and try to win or stop the situation.

E.g.1. Brazil was losing by 2 goals at halftime, but fought back well and won the game.

E.g.2.  Don't just accept defeat; fight back!

This phrasal verb can't be separated.