Business Phrasal Verbs
Learn 20 useful work-related phrasal verbs through visual cards and controlled practice.
Lesson flow: cards → sentence/phrase match → drag and drop → multiple choice → write your own sentences.
Phrasal Verb Cards
Front: phrasal verb only. Back: image, definition, and example sentence. Click a card to flip it.
bring up
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bring up
to mention a topic in conversation
The manager brought up the issue in the meeting.
carry out
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carry out
to perform or complete a task or plan
The engineers carried out a full safety test.
chalk up
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chalk up
to achieve or record something
The company chalked up several new clients this month.
clamp down on
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clamp down on
to take strong action to stop something
The agency is clamping down on false advertising.
come across
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come across
to seem or appear in a certain way
She comes across as very professional.
come up with
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come up with
to think of or produce an idea or plan
We need to come up with a better solution.
cut out
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cut out
to remove or eliminate something
Cut out unnecessary paperwork to save time.
draw on
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draw on
to use information, skills, or resources
He drew on his experience to guide the team.
drop off
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drop off
to decline or decrease
Sales dropped off after the holiday season.
face up to
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face up to
to accept and deal with a difficult situation
We need to face up to the challenges ahead.
fall behind
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fall behind
to fail to keep up with work or progress
The project fell behind due to supply delays.
get ahead
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get ahead
to succeed or make progress in one’s career
She took extra courses to get ahead at work.
get around to
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get around to
to finally do something after delaying it
I got around to updating the report yesterday.
iron out
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iron out
to remove small problems or difficulties
They ironed out the issues before signing the contract.
keep up with
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keep up with
to stay informed or at the same level as others
It’s hard to keep up with constant changes in technology.
lay off
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lay off
to dismiss employees from a job
The company had to lay off 50 workers last month.
point out
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point out
to indicate or highlight something important
She pointed out a mistake in the presentation.
put together
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put together
to assemble or prepare something
They put together a detailed proposal for the client.
sort out
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sort out
to organize or resolve a problem
We need to sort out the billing issues today.
turn around
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turn around
to improve a situation after it has been bad
The new manager turned the company around in a year.
Sentence → Phrase Match
Choose the correct phrasal verb for each sentence. All options stay visible.
1. The manager mentioned the issue in the meeting.
2. The team needs to solve the billing problem today.
3. We finally completed the task after delaying it.
4. The company improved the business after a bad year.
5. Our sales decreased after the holiday season.
6. She highlighted a mistake in the report.
7. He used his past experience to guide the team.
8. They removed unnecessary paperwork from the process.
Drag and Drop
Drag each phrasal verb into the correct sentence.
come up with
carry out
lay off
keep up with
fall behind
get ahead
iron out
put together
1. We need to __________ a better idea before the meeting.
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2. The engineers will __________ the safety inspection tomorrow.
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3. The company had to __________ 50 workers last month.
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4. It is hard to __________ constant changes in technology.
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5. The project started to __________ after the second phase.
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6. She worked hard to __________ in the company.
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7. They met to __________ the final details before launch.
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8. The team will __________ the final proposal tonight.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best phrasal verb. Correct answers turn green. Wrong answers turn red.
1. The company ___ another major contract this quarter.
2. The government is trying to ___ illegal imports.
3. In interviews, she always ___ as calm and professional.
4. It is time to ___ the fact that we missed the deadline.
5. Our sales started to ___ after the campaign ended.
6. The new manager helped ___ the company in a year.
7. She quickly ___ an error in the presentation.
8. The team must ___ all the separate notes into one proposal.
Make Your Own Sentence
Write a sentence with each phrasal verb. Show Answers reveals a model answer below your writing.
1. Write your own sentence with bring up.
2. Write your own sentence with come up with.
3. Write your own sentence with fall behind.
4. Write your own sentence with get ahead.
5. Write your own sentence with iron out.
6. Write your own sentence with keep up with.
7. Write your own sentence with point out.
8. Write your own sentence with turn around.