Blog de Phrasal Verbs

Definition: to block a hole by putting something in it.

E.g.1. He bunged up the leaking pipe with a sheet of plastic and sticky tape.

E.g.2. Don't put those old tea leaves down the sink - you'll bung it up!

This phrasal verb can be separated. Informal.

Definition: Not an urgent priority. To put something on the 'back burner' is to put something off until later.

E.g. We worked hard on the project at first, but when a new project came along, we put it on the back burner.

Etymology: The 'back burner' of a stove is where you put things that are slowly cooking, and that you can leave alone for a while.

Definition: to become warm again after becoming very cold

E.g.1.  He stood in front of the fire and rubbed his fingers until they thawed out.

E.g.2.  It was so cold that I didn't think my toes would ever thaw out!

This phrasal verb can't be separated. Informal. This phrasal verb has more than one meaning

Definition: to complete a form by writing the required information in the appropriate places. (British English)

E.g.1. When you apply for a passport, you have to fill in a form.

E.g.2. I'm afraid you haven't filled this form in correctly. Would you like me to help you fill it in?

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

Definition: to speak to someone cruelly or angrily, criticising or scolding them. Often followed by "at" or "against".

E.g.1: I lashed out at Jenny and called her a "stupid idiot" and a lot of other names.

E.g.2: He took the opportunity to lash out against the company.

This phrasal verb cannot be separated. This phrasal verb has more than one meaning.