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Daily Life Phrasal Verbs

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118 예문
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Master the phrasal verbs that native speakers use in every single conversation.

  • Identify common phrasal verbs in daily contexts.
  • Apply multi-word verbs correctly in social situations.
  • Differentiate between literal and idiomatic meanings.
Speak naturally, one phrasal verb at a time.

배울 내용

Want to make your daily English sound more authentic? We'll dive into common phrasal verbs, helping you effortlessly describe how you run into friends or get along with others. Get ready to boost your conversational confidence!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Use 10 essential phrasal verbs in a coherent paragraph about your daily routine.

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Overview

Mastering English daily life phrasal verbs is a game-changer for any B1 English learner looking to sound more natural and confident. These seemingly small combinations of verbs and prepositions (or adverbs) are everywhere in everyday conversation, from talking about your plans to describing a sudden event. Ignoring them means missing out on the richness and authenticity of native English.
This chapter is designed to unlock that next level of fluency for you.
You'll discover how to naturally describe situations like when you run into an old friend unexpectedly, or how you get along with your colleagues at work. We'll explore essential verbs like take off for when a plane departs or you remove clothing, and how to use get over when you recover from an illness or a difficult situation. Understanding these will help you express yourself with greater precision and ease, making your B1 English grammar feel truly alive.
By the end of this guide, you'll be able to confidently use phrasal verbs to talk about everything from picking up a phone call, to asking someone to turn down the music, or understanding why a car might break down. Get ready to elevate your conversational skills and seamlessly blend into everyday English interactions!

How This Grammar Works

Phrasal verbs are a core component of natural, everyday English, especially when describing actions and states in daily life. They combine a verb with a particle (a preposition or adverb) to create a new meaning that is often different from the original verb alone. For example, the verb take means to grasp, but when combined with off as in take off, it can mean to remove clothing, or for a plane to depart.
Similarly, run is a physical action, but run into means to meet someone by chance, and run out of signifies a lack of supply.
Many phrasal verbs are about human interactions and emotions. To describe a positive relationship, we often say people get along with each other. When you need to recover from an illness or emotional difficulty, you get over it.
These verbs help you express nuances that single words often can't. Think about planning: you might carry out instructions or a plan, showing completion and adherence. In social situations, if you're behind on information or tasks, you might need to catch up.
A crucial aspect of some phrasal verbs, especially those with an object, is their separability. For instance, with pick up, you can say "I'll pick up the book or I'll pick the book up.
However, if the object is a pronoun, it *must* go in the middle:
I'll pick it up, never I'll pick up it. This sandwich rule
applies to many separable phrasal verbs. Another important one is turn down, which can mean to lower volume (
Turn down the music
) or to reject an offer (
She turned down the job offer").
Phrasal verbs allow for a more dynamic and less formal expression, making your B1 English sound more authentic.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Mistake with pronoun placement for separable phrasal verbs.
✗ I need to pick up them from school.
✓ I need to pick them up from school.
Explanation: When the object of a separable phrasal verb is a pronoun (like *them*, *it*, *him*, *her*, *us*, *you*), the pronoun *always* goes between the verb and the particle.
  1. 1Confusing 'get along' with 'get together'.
✗ My new colleagues get along with coffee next week.
✓ My new colleagues get along well, and we'll get together for coffee next week.
Explanation: Get along means to have a good relationship. Get together means to meet up socially.
  1. 1Incorrectly using 'run out' without 'of'.
✗ We ran out milk, so I went to the store.
✓ We ran out of milk, so I went to the store.
Explanation: When indicating a depletion of supplies, the phrasal verb is run out of something.

Real Conversations

A

A

Hey Sarah, I didn't expect to run into you here! How have you been?
B

B

Oh, Mark! What a surprise! I’ve been great, just trying to get over this cold I caught last week. How about you? How are things getting along at your new job?
A

A

Not bad. It's challenging, but I'm managing to carry out all my tasks. I even had to turn down an invitation to a party because I had so much to do.
B

B

Wow, sounds busy! Well, it was good to catch up quickly. I have to pick up my daughter from school soon. Let's really catch up properly another time!
A

A

Sounds good! Hope you get over that cold completely.
B

B

Thanks! You too.

Quick FAQ

Q

Why are daily life phrasal verbs so important for B1 English grammar?

Phrasal verbs are crucial because they're extremely common in everyday conversations. Understanding and using them helps you comprehend native speakers better and express yourself more naturally and less formally.

Q

Can I use pick up for both people and objects?

Yes! You can pick up a friend from the airport, and you can pick up a book from the floor. Remember the pronoun rule:

pick him up
but
pick up the book
or
pick it up.

Q

What's the difference between meet and

run into
someone?

Meet can be planned ("Let's meet for coffee) or unplanned. Run into" specifically means to meet someone unexpectedly or by chance. It always implies a surprise encounter.

Q

Is

break down
always negative?

Not always. While it often refers to machinery failing or someone having an emotional collapse, it can also mean to simplify or explain something complex in smaller, easier steps, like

break down a complex idea.

Cultural Context

Native English speakers use these daily life phrasal verbs constantly. They are a cornerstone of informal, everyday communication, making conversations flow more naturally and efficiently. While there are some regional variations, the core meanings of verbs like get along, take off, run into, and pick up are widely understood across English-speaking countries.
They tend to be less formal than their single-word synonyms (e.g., reject vs.
turn down
), making them perfectly suited for the relaxed nature of most daily interactions. Integrating them makes your speech sound much more like a native speaker's.

주요 예문 (8)

1

It's warm in here, I'm going to `take my sweater off`.

여기 더운데, 스웨터 좀 벗어야겠어요.

구동사: Take off (벗다 & 이륙하다)
2

The flight to London `takes off` at 9 AM.

런던행 비행기는 오전 9시에 이륙해요.

구동사: Take off (벗다 & 이륙하다)
3

My sister and I always `get along` really well, even though we live in different cities.

제 여동생과 저는 다른 도시에 살아도 항상 사이가 아주 좋아요.

잘 지내다 (구동사: Get along/on)
4

Do you `get on` with your new project manager? I heard they're quite strict.

새로 온 프로젝트 매니저랑 잘 지내세요? 꽤 엄격하다고 들었는데요.

잘 지내다 (구동사: Get along/on)
5

I unexpectedly `ran into` an old friend at the grocery store.

어제 마트에서 옛 친구를 우연히 마주쳤어요.

구동사: Run (Into, Out of, Away)
6

Oh no, we're `running out of` coffee! Someone needs to buy more.

아이고, 커피가 다 떨어져가요! 누가 좀 더 사 와야겠어요.

구동사: Run (Into, Out of, Away)
7

It took her weeks to really `get over` the cold she caught.

그녀는 걸린 감기에서 정말 회복하는 데 몇 주가 걸렸어요.

구동사: Get over (회복하고 극복하다)
8

I thought I'd never `get over` that embarrassing moment during my Zoom interview.

줌 면접 때 그 민망했던 순간을 절대 극복하지 못할 줄 알았어요.

구동사: Get over (회복하고 극복하다)

팁과 요령 (4)

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대명사 위치 규칙

옷을 벗을 때처럼 take off가 '제거하다'는 뜻이면, 대명사(it, them, him, her)는 꼭 'take'와 'off' 사이에 넣어야 해요. 'take + 대명사 + off'라고 생각하면 쉽죠.
Please take them off.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Take off (벗다 & 이륙하다)
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명확하게 'well' 사용하기

누군가와 좋은 관계를 맺고 있다고 확실히 말하고 싶을 때, 'get along' 뒤에 'well'을 붙여보세요 (예: get along well). 이렇게 하면 긍정적인 관계라는 의미가 아주 명확해져요. 'I get along well with my colleagues.' 만약 'well'이 없으면, 문맥이 강하지 않을 경우 중립적이거나 살짝 어려운 관계처럼 들릴 수도 있답니다.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 잘 지내다 (구동사: Get along/on)
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문맥을 잘 들어봐요

구동사는 여러 가지 뜻이 있을 수 있으니, 항상 주변 단어들을 잘 들어보세요. 문맥을 보면 'ran into'가 우연히 만났다는 건지, 아니면 자동차 사고를 의미하는 건지 알 수 있을 거예요! "Phrasal verbs can have multiple meanings, so always pay attention to the surrounding words. The context will tell you if 'ran into' means a friendly meeting or a car crash!"
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Run (Into, Out of, Away)
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'극복'을 '넘어가는' 것으로 생각해보세요

어려움이 뒤에 있다고 상상해보세요. Get over는 결승선을 넘어섰고, 어려움은 과거가 되어 앞으로 나아간다는 뜻이에요. "You've crossed a finish line."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Get over (회복하고 극복하다)

핵심 어휘 (5)

Authentic Real and genuine Harmony Working well together Recovery Returning to health Unexpected Not planned Complexity Having many parts

Real-World Preview

coffee

A Morning Coffee

Review Summary

  • Verb + Particle
  • Verb + Adverb
  • Run + Preposition
  • Get + Over
  • Pick + Up
  • Catch + Up
  • Turn + Down
  • Run + Into
  • Break + Down
  • Carry + Out

자주 하는 실수

Run into is for people, not physical objects.

Wrong: I ran into the door.
정답: I bumped into the door.

Separable phrasal verbs often sound more natural with the object in the middle.

Wrong: I take off my hat.
정답: I take my hat off.

Get over is usually for emotional situations or long-term issues, not minor colds.

Wrong: I got over my cold yesterday.
정답: I recovered from my cold yesterday.

이 챕터의 규칙 (10)

1

구동사: Take off (벗다 & 이륙하다)

B1
'take off'를 잘 쓰면 물건을 벗거나 신나는 출발을 이야기할 때 전문가처럼 들릴 거예요!
It's warm in here, I'm going to `take my sweater o...
12 예문
2

잘 지내다 (구동사: Get along/on)

B1
두 사람의 관계가 잘 맞는지 안 맞는지를 이야기할 때 'get along/on'을 써요. '관계의 조화'나 '갈등'을 표현하고 싶을 때 이 구동사를 사용하면 '자연스러운 대화'가 가능해질 거예요!
My sister and I always `get along` really well, ev...
12 예문
3

구동사: Run (Into, Out of, Away)

B1
'run into', 'run out of', 'run away' 이 세 가지를 잘 쓰면 훨씬 더 natural하고 everyday English처럼 말할 수 있어요!
I unexpectedly `ran into` an old friend at the gro...
12 예문
4

구동사: Get over (회복하고 극복하다)

B1
get over를 써서 크고 작은 어떤 어려움이든 recovery하고 move past하는 것을 자연스럽게 표현해보세요.
It took her weeks to really `get over` the cold sh...
10 예문
5

구동사: Pick up (들다, 데리러 가다, 받다)

B1
'pick up'의 세 가지 의미를 잘 익히면 일상생활과 학습에서 «자연스러운 대화»의 문이 열릴 거예요!
Please **pick up** your clothes from the floor.
12 예문
6

'Catch Up' (구동사) 사용법

B1
뒤처진 부분을 채우거나, 정보를 얻거나, 친구들과 다시 만날 때 – catch up이 정말 유용해요!
I missed Monday's meeting, so I need to `catch up...
12 예문
7

구동사: Turn Down (볼륨 및 거절)

B1
Turn down은 소리나 세기를 decrease 하거나, 제안을 정중히 reject 할 때 쓰는 아주 유용한 표현이에요!
Could you please `turn the TV down`? I can't hear...
12 예문
8

우연히 만나다 (Run into)

B1
run into는 계획에 없던 만남이나 갑자기 생긴 문제에 쓰는 마법 같은 표현이에요. 모든 게 surprise!이죠!
I just `ran into` Sarah from our old university cl...
12 예문
9

'Break down' 이해하기 (멈춤 및 설명)

B1
break down을 마스터해서 «명확한 설명»과 «예상치 못한 고장»에 대해 자신 있게 이야기해 보세요!
My car `broke down` on the way to my job interview...
12 예문
10

업무 수행하기 (Carry out)

B1
무언가를 '실행'하고 '완수'한다는 의미를 강조할 때 carry out을 써서 영어 표현을 더 목적성 있게 만들어 봐요.
The chef needs to `carry out` all the specific ins...
12 예문

Next Steps

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빠른 연습 (10)

어떤 문장이 올바른가요?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please carry out these boxes.
'carry out'은 과제를 완료하는 것을 의미해요. 물건을 물리적으로 운반하는 경우 'carry'만으로도 충분할 수 있어요. 하지만 'carry out'은 물건을 밖으로 옮기는 것을 의미할 수도 있어요. 이 규칙의 맥락에서 'carry out these boxes'는 상자를 제거하는 과제를 완료하는 것을 의미해요. 단순히 물리적으로 드는 것이라면 'carry these boxes'도 가능해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 업무 수행하기 (Carry out)

올바른 문장을 선택하세요.

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The old printer broke down.
기계가 작동을 멈췄다고 말할 때는 단순히 'break'가 아니라 구동사 'break down'을 사용해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Break down' 이해하기 (멈춤 및 설명)

문장을 완성하기 위한 올바른 구동사를 선택하세요.

I completely ___ milk this morning, so I couldn't have cereal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ran out of
'Run out of'는 어떤 물건의 공급이 더 이상 없다는 뜻이에요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Run (Into, Out of, Away)

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 고치세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

Can you break down it for me, this math problem is hard.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can you break it down for me, this math problem is hard.
'break down'이 설명한다는 의미이고 'it'과 같은 대명사를 사용할 때는 대명사가 'break'와 'down' 사이에 와야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Break down' 이해하기 (멈춤 및 설명)

문장을 완성하기 위해 올바른 형태를 선택하세요.

The plane will ___ at 3 PM.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take off
비행기가 출발하는 것을 나타낼 때, 'take off'는 분리할 수 없는 동사구예요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Take off (벗다 & 이륙하다)

문장을 완성하기 위해 올바른 형태를 선택하세요.

After weeks, she finally ___ her fear of flying.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: got over
Got over는 두려움에서 회복하는 것에 대한 올바른 과거형이에요. 'Gets through'는 견뎌내다는 의미이고, 'getting over'가 진행형으로 쓰이려면 'to be' 동사가 필요해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Get over (회복하고 극복하다)

올바른 형태를 고르세요.

After my vacation, I spent all day trying to ___ on my emails.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: catch up
정보나 업무에 대한 최신 정보를 얻을 때는 구동사 'catch up on'을 사용해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Catch Up' (구동사) 사용법

올바른 구동사를 선택하세요.

The team needs to ___ the new safety procedures immediately.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: carry out
'carry out'은 무언가를 실행하거나 이행하는 것을 의미하며, 절차와 완벽하게 맞아요. 'carry on'은 계속하는 것을 의미해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 업무 수행하기 (Carry out)

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 고치세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

She ran away an old friend at the concert.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She ran into an old friend at the concert.
누군가를 우연히 만나려면 'run into'를 사용해야 해요, 'run away'가 아니고요. 'run away'는 도망친다는 뜻이죠.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Run (Into, Out of, Away)

문장의 실수를 찾아서 고치세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

It's hard to get through a bad cold.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It's hard to get over a bad cold.
Get over는 질병에서 회복하는 데 사용돼요. Get through는 무언가를 견뎌내는 것을 의미하며, 회복과는 달라요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Get over (회복하고 극복하다)

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자주 묻는 질문 (6)

두 가지 주요 의미가 있어요. 하나는 옷이나 액세서리 같은 걸 '벗다'는 뜻이에요.
take off your shoes
처럼요. 다른 하나는 비행기 같은 탈것이 '출발하다'는 뜻이나, 급하게 자리를 뜰 때 쓰는 표현이에요.
the plane took off
처럼요.
아니요, 의미에 따라 달라요! 물건을 제거할 때 (예:
take your hat off
)는 분리할 수 있지만, '출발하다'나 '성공하다'는 의미일 때는 분리할 수 없어요. 그래서
the show took off
라고 말하죠.
'Get along'은 누군가와 친하게 지내거나 화목한 관계를 유지하는 것을 의미해요. 사람들이 얼마나 잘 (또는 잘 못) 지내는지를 묘사하죠. 예를 들어, 'My colleagues and I get along great.'처럼 말할 수 있어요.
네, 물론이죠! 'Get on'도 좋은 관계를 유지한다는 같은 의미를 가지며, 특히 영국 영어에서 아주 흔하게 사용돼요. 'Do you get on with your family?'처럼요.
'run into'는 보통 누군가나 무언가를 우연히 만나거나, 무언가와 충돌하는 것을 의미해요. 예상치 못한 만남이나 부딪힘이라고 생각하면 돼요. "What's the basic idea behind 'run into'?"
어떤 물건을 다 써서 이제 아무것도 남지 않았을 때 'run out of'를 사용해요. 예를 들어, 'I ran out of milk'는 냉장고에 우유가 없다는 뜻이죠. "When do I use 'run out of'?"
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