Understanding native-level English requires more than just knowing grammar rules or translating vocabulary. It demands the ability to interpret expressions whose meaning isn't always literal. That’s where phrasal verbs and figurative language come in. These forms are deeply embedded in everyday English—from casual conversations and workplace chats to blog posts and informal emails. In this unit, you'll learn to recognise, understand, and use these expressions naturally and confidently.
We'll start by breaking down how phrasal verbs work, explore those used most commonly in daily life, and clarify tricky aspects like separability and multiple meanings. You'll also discover figurative idioms that give colour and emotion to spoken and written English. Whether you're writing a message, having a chat, or reading between the lines, mastering these tools will help you express yourself with fluency, nuance, and authenticity.

20.1 INTRODUCTION TO PHRASAL VERBS: STRUCTURE AND LOGIC
Objective:
To understand what phrasal verbs are, how they are formed, and how their meaning can differ from the literal meaning of the individual words.

🔍 WHAT ARE PHRASAL VERBS?
Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that create a new meaning.
turn + on = to activate
give + up = to stop trying
Unlike standard verb + preposition structures, the meaning of many phrasal verbs is idiomatic—it cannot be guessed from the individual words.

🧱 STRUCTURE OF PHRASAL VERBS
Type    Structure    Example    Meaning
Transitive    verb + particle + object    She turned off the light.    "turn off" = deactivate
Intransitive    verb + particle    The plane took off.    "take off" = leave the ground
Separable    verb + object + particle    He put the book down.    "put down" = place something on a surface
Inseparable    verb + particle + object    We ran into an old friend.    "run into" = meet by chance
⚠ Some phrasal verbs must be separated if the object is a pronoun:
She turned it off. ✅
She turned off it. ❌

🧠 WHY ARE PHRASAL VERBS IMPORTANT?
✅ They are extremely common in spoken and informal English.
✅ They help your English sound natural and fluent.
✅ Many have multiple meanings depending on the context.
✅ They're frequently used in idioms, expressions, and daily communication.
Examples:
•    break up → end a relationship
•    get over → recover from an illness or situation
•    bring up → mention a topic

🔄 LITERAL VS. IDIOMATIC MEANING
Phrase    Literal Meaning    Idiomatic Meaning
look up    gaze upward    search in a dictionary
run out    exit while running    use all of something
take off    remove something    plane leaves the ground
This unpredictability makes phrasal verbs challenging but also essential to master.

⚠ COMMON DIFFICULTIES
•    Confusing separable vs. inseparable structures
•    Misinterpreting the meaning from the literal sense
•    Using a standard verb instead of the more natural phrasal verb
(continue → carry on, explode → blow up)

✏ PRACTICE TIP
When learning a new phrasal verb:
1.    Memorize it with a sentence, not in isolation
2.    Identify if it’s separable or inseparable
3.    Learn its register (formal/informal) and context
4.    Note multiple meanings, if any

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG
David: Are you still dating Lucy?
Maya: No, we broke up last month.
David: Oh, I’m sorry. How are you holding up?
Maya: I’m okay. Just trying to get over it and move on.
David: That’s good to hear. Let me know if you ever want to talk.

20.2 EVERYDAY PHRASAL VERBS: HOME, WORK, FREE TIME
Objective:
To learn and practice common phrasal verbs used in everyday situations at home, at work, and during free time, focusing on their meaning, usage, and natural integration into conversation.

🏠 PHRASAL VERBS FOR HOME LIFE
Phrasal Verb    Meaning    Example
tidy up    clean or organize a space    I need to tidy up the living room before guests arrive.
put away    return something to its place    Don’t forget to put away your clothes.
run out of    use all of something    We’ve run out of milk.
turn on / turn off    activate/deactivate devices    Can you turn off the lights?
hang up    suspend clothes on a hook or hanger    Hang up your coat, please.
throw away    discard something    She threw away the broken plate.
✅ These are especially useful in spoken English when giving instructions or describing chores.

💼 PHRASAL VERBS FOR THE WORKPLACE
Phrasal Verb    Meaning    Example
take on    accept responsibility or a task    I’ve taken on a new project.
hand in    submit (e.g., a report)    He handed in his resignation.
catch up (on)    reach the same level or complete pending work    I need to catch up on my emails.
run by    check with someone or get approval    Can I run an idea by you?
call off    cancel    The meeting was called off due to the storm.
look into    investigate    They’re looking into the problem.
✅ In a business context, phrasal verbs are often used instead of formal alternatives, especially in internal communication.

🎯 PHRASAL VERBS FOR FREE TIME AND LEISURE
Phrasal Verb    Meaning    Example
chill out    relax    Let’s chill out this weekend.
go out    leave home for social activities    We’re going out for dinner tonight.
catch up (with someone)    reconnect and share news    I caught up with an old friend yesterday.
work out    exercise    He works out at the gym every morning.
take up    start a new hobby    She’s taken up yoga recently.
hang out    spend time (informally)    They’re hanging out at the park.
✅ These phrasal verbs are common in informal conversation and often appear in films, TV shows, and everyday chats.

🔄 TIP: USE CONTEXT TO GUESS MEANING
Phrasal verbs can sometimes be guessed from context if you're familiar with the setting or topic:
“I need to catch up on paperwork.” → workplace context → deal with pending tasks
“We’ve run out of coffee.” → kitchen context → no more left

⚠ COMMON MISTAKES
Mistake    Correction    Why?
We run out milk.    We’ve run out of milk.    Needs auxiliary “have” + “of” after “run out”
He handed the report.    He handed in the report.    “Hand in” is a set expression meaning “submit”
She take up painting.    She has taken up painting.    Correct tense and verb form

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG
Chris: Hey, what are you up to this weekend?
Naomi: Not much. Just catching up on laundry and tidying up the house.
Chris: Sounds productive. I’m going to chill out. I’ve taken on way too much at work lately.
Naomi: Same here. I’m thinking of taking up something relaxing, like painting.
Chris: That’s a great idea. We should hang out sometime and do something creative.

20.3 PHRASAL VERBS WITH MULTIPLE MEANINGS
Objective:
To explore phrasal verbs that have more than one meaning depending on the context, and to develop strategies to understand and use them accurately in different situations.

🔍 WHY DO PHRASAL VERBS HAVE MULTIPLE MEANINGS?
Many phrasal verbs are idiomatic, and like many idioms, their meaning can shift based on the sentence or situation. For example:
Take off
→ The plane took off. (leave the ground)
→ He took off his shoes. (remove clothing)
→ The business really took off. (become successful)
✅ Understanding context is key.

🧠 EXAMPLES OF MULTI-MEANING PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal Verb    Meaning 1    Example 1    Meaning 2    Example 2
Break down    stop working    My car broke down.    become emotional    She broke down in tears.
Pick up    collect someone/something    I’ll pick you up at 7.    learn/absorb    He picked up French in Canada.
Turn up    appear unexpectedly    She turned up at the party.    increase volume    Can you turn up the radio?
Take off    remove    Please take off your jacket.    become successful    Her career really took off.
Get over    recover from illness    He got over the flu.    accept and move on    She finally got over the breakup.
Put off    postpone    They put off the meeting.    discourage    The smell put me off my food.
Run into    meet by chance    I ran into Mark downtown.    collide    The car ran into a tree.

📌 INTERPRETING MEANING FROM CONTEXT
To identify the correct meaning:
•    Look at the object or surrounding details
•    Ask yourself: IS THIS LITERAL OR FIGURATIVE?
•    Is it a person, emotion, event, or physical object?
For example:
She picked up a cold. → “catch”
She picked up the kids. → “collect”

🛠 PRACTICE STRATEGY
When learning a phrasal verb:
1.    Don’t memorize only one definition
2.    Look up multiple example sentences
3.    Group them by context: transport, emotion, work, etc.
4.    Use them in your own examples in different scenarios

⚠ COMMON MISTAKES
Mistake    Correction    Why?
I get over with the flu.    I got over the flu.    “Get over” means recover; no “with” needed.
He picked up me at 8.    He picked me up at 8.    Object pronoun must go between verb and particle.
She turned the radio up.    ✔ Correct (separable)    Also acceptable: She turned up the radio.

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG
Leo: You won’t believe what happened today.
Jade: What?
Leo: I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket.
Jade: That’s random!
Leo: Yeah—and she said she’d just picked up painting as a hobby.
Jade: Nice. I keep putting off learning something new.
Leo: Maybe this is your sign to finally get on with it.

20.4 SEPARABLE VS. INSEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS
Objective:
To understand the difference between separable and inseparable phrasal verbs, learn how word order changes depending on the type, and apply these structures correctly in everyday English.

🔍 WHAT ARE SEPARABLE AND INSEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS?
Phrasal verbs can be classified based on whether the object can go between the verb and the particle (separable) or must follow the whole verb phrase (inseparable).

🔸 SEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS
With separable phrasal verbs, the object can go:
between the verb and the particle, or
after the particle (especially if the object is a noun)

✅ If the object is a pronoun, it must go in the middle.
Sentence    Structure    Correct?
Turn off the light.    verb + particle + object    ✔
Turn the light off.    verb + object + particle    ✔
Turn it off.    verb + pronoun + particle    ✔
Turn off it.    verb + particle + pronoun    ❌

✅  Common separable phrasal verbs:
•    turn off / turn on
•    take off
•    pick up
•    put down
•    give back
•    hand in
•    bring up

🔸 INSEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS
With inseparable phrasal verbs, the object must follow the full phrase. You cannot split the verb and the particle.
Sentence    Structure    Correct?
Look after the baby.    verb + particle + object    ✔
Look the baby after.    verb + object + particle    ❌

✅  Common inseparable phrasal verbs:
•    look after
•    run into
•    come across
•    get over
•    take after
•    deal with
•    go through

🛠 MIXED PRACTICE: IDENTIFY THE TYPE
Phrasal Verb    Separable?    Example
call off    Yes    They called off the meeting. / They called it off.
look for    No    She’s looking for her phone.
give back    Yes    He gave back the book. / He gave it back.
come across    No    I came across an old letter.
put on    Yes    Put on your shoes. / Put them on.
Tip: If you're unsure, check a dictionary or look at examples in context.

⚠ COMMON MISTAKES
Mistake    Correction    Why?
She gave back it.    She gave it back.    Pronouns must go between verb and particle in separables.
He picked the bag up it.    He picked it up. or He picked the bag up.    No double object.
We take care the documents.    We take care of the documents.    “Take care of” is an inseparable structure.

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG
Ben: Did you hand in your application?
Lily: Yeah, I handed it in yesterday.
Ben: Nice. I still have to fill mine out.
Lily: Don’t leave it until the last minute—they won’t put up with late submissions.
Ben: I know, I know. I’ll get it done tonight and turn it in first thing.

20.5 FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS AND IDIOMS (B2 LEVEL)
Objective:
ObjectiveTo recognize and use common figurative expressions and idioms appropriate for B2 level learners, improving fluency, comprehension, and natural expression in both speech and writing.

🔍 WHAT ARE IDIOMS AND FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS?
An idiom is a fixed phrase whose meaning is not literal but understood through usage and context.
“Break the ice” → to start a conversation in a social setting
“Under the weather” → feeling ill
Figurative language uses imagery or metaphor to express ideas more colorfully or memorably.
“Time flew by” → time passed very quickly
“She has a heart of gold” → she is very kind
These expressions are common in native-level speech and writing, and are essential for sounding natural and fluent.

🧠 COMMON IDIOMS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Idiom    Meaning    Example
Break the ice    Start a conversation or interaction    He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.
Cost an arm and a leg    Be very expensive    That new phone costs an arm and a leg.
Hit the books    Study hard    I have an exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books.
Let the cat out of the bag    Reveal a secret by mistake    She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
Once in a blue moon    Very rarely    We go out for dinner once in a blue moon.
Under the weather    Feeling ill    I’m not going to work today. I feel under the weather.
Pull someone’s leg    Joke with someone    Relax, I’m just pulling your leg.
Get cold feet    Get nervous before doing something    He got cold feet before the wedding.
Be over the moon    Be extremely happy    She was over the moon when she got the job.

🔄 LITERAL VS. FIGURATIVE
Understanding figurative meaning is key at B2. Take this example:
Literal: She told the truth.
Figurative: She let the cat out of the bag.
Both mean similar things, but the idiom adds flavor and naturalness to the language.

🛠 WHEN AND HOW TO USE IDIOMS
✅ Use idioms:
•    In informal speech and writing
•    To express emotion, opinion, or surprise
•    To connect with native speakers more naturally
🚫 Avoid overusing idioms in:
•    Formal academic or business writing
•    Situations where clarity is more important than style

⚠ COMMON MISTAKES
Mistake    Correction    Why?
She told the cat out of the bag.    She let the cat out of the bag.    Wrong verb used in idiom.
I’m cold feet about the exam.    I’ve got cold feet about the exam.    Idiom needs full expression.
It cost an arm or a leg.    It cost an arm and a leg.    Fixed phrasing required.
✅  Idioms are fixed chunks—you cannot usually modify them.

📌 TIPS FOR LEARNING IDIOMS
•    Learn idioms in context, not in isolation
•    Group them by topic (e.g., emotions, money, study)
•    Practice using them in dialogues and stories
•    Note idioms in TV shows, songs, or books
•    Don’t try to translate them literally from your native language

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG
Marcus: How was your interview?
Ella: Great! I think I nailed it.
Marcus: That’s awesome.
Ella: Yeah, I was nervous at first, but the interviewer told a joke to break the ice.
Marcus: I’m so happy for you!
Ella: Honestly, I’m over the moon.
Marcus: Let’s celebrate! But not somewhere that costs an arm and a leg.

20.6 USING PHRASAL VERBS IN CONVERSATION
Objective:
To develop confidence in using phrasal verbs naturally and fluently in spoken English, with attention to tone, context, and appropriate register.

🗣 WHY USE PHRASAL VERBS IN SPEAKING?
Phrasal verbs are a central part of spoken English, especially in informal and semi-formal conversations. Native speakers use them constantly because they are:
Short and efficient
More natural than their formal equivalents
Flexible across topics: work, emotions, social life, and more
For example:
We need to sort out the problem. → more natural than resolve the issue
She showed up late. → more common than arrived late

🔄 COMMON CONVERSATION FUNCTIONS WITH PHRASAL VERBS
Function    Phrasal Verb Example    Sentence
Asking for help    help out    Can you help me out with this task?
Making plans    meet up / hang out    Let’s meet up after work.
Changing topic    bring up    There’s something I want to bring up.
Expressing emotion    calm down / cheer up    Calm down, it’s going to be fine.
Ending conversation    head out    I’m going to head out—see you later.
Explaining situations    figure out / find out    We need to figure out what happened.
✅ These verbs make your speech more dynamic and idiomatic.

🔊 TONE AND REGISTER
Most phrasal verbs are neutral to informal, but some can be used in semi-formal speech. When speaking in professional settings, choose carefully:
Informal    Neutral    More Formal
freak out    get upset    become distressed
hang out    meet up    spend time together
put off    delay    postpone
get back to    respond    follow up with
💬 CONVERSATION STARTERS USING PHRASAL VERBS
•    SO, HOW DID THE MEETING turn out?
•    DID YOU run into ANYONE YOU KNOW?
•    WE SHOULD catch up SOON.
•    LET ME fill you in ON WHAT HAPPENED.
•    ARE YOU up for GOING OUT LATER?
✅ These expressions help maintain natural flow and keep conversation engaging.

⚠ COMMON PITFALLS
Mistake    Correction    Why?
I will call you back later it.    I will call you back later.    No need to repeat the object.
Let’s hang together.    Let’s hang out together.    “Hang” needs “out” for this meaning.
Can you pick up me at 5?    Can you pick me up at 5?    Pronoun must go between verb and particle.

🛠 PRACTICE SUGGESTIONS
•    Record yourself using new phrasal verbs in daily topics
•    Role-play with a friend or tutor using real-life scenarios
•    Replace formal verbs in sentences with phrasal alternatives
•    Practice retelling a story or event using at least 5 phrasal verbs

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG
Jake: Hey! What’s up?
Mira: Not much. Just trying to figure out this new project.
Jake: Need me to help out?
Mira: That would be awesome. I’m totally stuck.
Jake: No worries. Let’s sit down and sort it out together.
Mira: Thanks! I owe you one. Let me buy you coffee after we wrap up.

20.7 PHRASAL VERBS IN EMAILS AND INFORMAL WRITING
Objective:
To learn how to use phrasal verbs appropriately in emails and informal written communication, maintaining a natural and conversational tone while respecting clarity and purpose.

📧 WHY USE PHRASAL VERBS IN WRITING?
In informal or semi-formal emails, especially in work or personal contexts, phrasal verbs help make your message sound:
•    Friendly and approachable
•    Less mechanical or overly formal
•    More aligned with spoken English norms
However, in formal reports or academic texts, phrasal verbs are usually replaced by more precise, Latin-based verbs (e.g., postpone instead of put off).

💼 PHRASAL VERBS COMMONLY USED IN EMAILS
Phrasal Verb    Meaning    Example
get back to    reply    I’ll get back to you later today.
follow up (on)    revisit or check status    Just following up on our last conversation.
look into    investigate    We’re looking into the issue now.
sort out    resolve    We’ll sort out the schedule this week.
put off    delay    Can we put off the meeting until tomorrow?
set up    arrange    Let’s set up a call next week.
go over    review    I’d like to go over the document before finalizing it.
check in (with)    see how someone is or get an update    Just checking in—how’s the task coming along?

✍ SAMPLE INFORMAL EMAIL PHRASES
•    HI ALEX, I JUST WANTED TO check in AND SEE HOW THINGS ARE GOING.
•    COULD WE put off THE MEETING UNTIL FRIDAY?
•    I’LL get back to you WITH THE ANSWERS TOMORROW.
•    LET’S go over THE DRAFT TOGETHER BEFORE WE SEND IT.
•    THANKS FOR bringing up THAT CONCERN—IT’S REALLY HELPFUL.
These expressions help create a tone that’s professional but relaxed.

🔄 INFORMAL VS. FORMAL STYLE COMPARISON
Informal (Email)    Formal (Report/Letter)
We’ll look into it.    We will investigate the issue.
Let’s set up a call.    Let us schedule a meeting.
I’ll get back to you soon.    I will respond at my earliest convenience.
We need to sort it out.    The matter needs to be resolved.
✅ Choose based on audience and purpose.

⚠ COMMON MISTAKES
Mistake    Correction    Why?
We look the issue into.    We’ll look into the issue.    “Look into” is inseparable.
Can you follow it up?    Can you follow up on it?    Some phrasal verbs require a preposition.
I’ll set the meeting up with her.    I’ll set up the meeting with her.    Separable, but clearer with full noun first.

🛠️ PRACTICAL TIPS
•    Use phrasal verbs to keep your tone warm, especially in follow-up emails, requests, or reminders
•    When in doubt, aim for clarity—don’t overuse informal expressions in professional contexts
•    Re-read your message aloud to check if it sounds natural and appropriate

💬 EXAMPLE EMAIL SNIPPET
Subject: Quick Follow-Up
Hi Rachel,
Just checking in to see if you’ve had a chance to go over the proposal.
If anything’s unclear, I’m happy to talk it through. Otherwise, I’ll get back to you tomorrow with the updated figures.
Best,
Sam

20.8 COMMON ERRORS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Objective:
To identify the most frequent mistakes learners make with phrasal verbs and understand how to correct them, focusing on grammar, word order, meaning, and register.

❌ 1. MISPLACING OBJECTS IN SEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS
When using separable phrasal verbs with a pronoun, the pronoun must go between the verb and the particle.
Incorrect    Correct    Why?
Please turn off it.    Please turn it off.    “It” must be placed between the verb and the particle.
She gave back the book it.    She gave it back.    Only one object allowed.
✅ With nouns, both word orders are possible:
She gave back the book. ✅
She gave the book back. ✅

🔄 2. CONFUSING SEPARABLE AND INSEPARABLE VERBS
Some phrasal verbs cannot be separated—ever.
Incorrect    Correct    Why?
We looked the problem into.    We looked into the problem.    “Look into” is inseparable.
She ran her old friend into.    She ran into her old friend.    The verb + particle must stay together.
✅ Always check a reliable dictionary to confirm if a verb is separable.

🧩 3. TAKING THE MEANING LITERALLY
Many phrasal verbs are idiomatic—their meaning is not obvious from the individual words.
Literal Guess    Actual Meaning    Example
MAKE UP = create?    MAKE UP = reconcile    THEY MADE UP AFTER THE ARGUMENT.
BRING UP = lift?    BRING UP = mention    SHE BROUGHT UP AN IMPORTANT POINT.
TURN DOWN = rotate?    TURN DOWN = reject    HE TURNED DOWN THE OFFER.
✅ Learn phrasal verbs in context and avoid translating word-by-word.

⚖ 4. OVERUSING PHRASAL VERBS IN FORMAL WRITING
Phrasal verbs are common in speech and informal writing, but in academic or business texts, they may seem too casual.
Too Informal    More Formal
Put off the meeting    Postpone the meeting
Look into the case    Investigate the case
Come up with a solution    Propose a solution
✅ In formal writing, use more precise single-word verbs when available.

🔁 5. MIXING UP SIMILAR PHRASAL VERBS
Some phrasal verbs look alike but mean very different things.
Confused Pair    Meaning 1    Meaning 2
Take off    remove clothing    depart (a plane)
Pick up    collect someone    learn something
Break down    stop working    become emotional
Get over    recover    accept emotionally
✅ Always pair phrasal verbs with specific contexts to clarify meaning.

📌 PRACTICE TIP: MINI CHECKLIST
Before using a phrasal verb, ask:
1.    Is it separable or inseparable?
2.    Does it need a specific preposition?
3.    Is it formal enough for this context?
4.    Am I using it with the right object or word order?
5.    Does this usage match the intended meaning?

💬 EXAMPLE DIALOG (HIGHLIGHTING CORRECTIONS)
Olivia: Did you send in the form?
Carlos: No, I sent the form in it—wait, that doesn’t sound right.
Olivia: You mean “I sent it in.”
Carlos: Right! I always mess those up. And I wanted to look the issue up, but I think it's look up the issue.
Olivia: Exactly. That one’s separable. Just keep practicing—it gets easier!

20.9 UNIT 20 REVIEW
🧠 UNIT SUMMARY
In this unit, you’ve learned how to confidently understand, use, and apply phrasal verbs and figurative language across multiple real-life contexts. Mastering these expressions helps you sound more natural, fluent, and connected to everyday English.

🔄 KEY TAKEAWAYS BY SECTION
20.1 Introduction to Phrasal Verbs
•    Phrasal verbs = verb + particle
•    Their meaning is often idiomatic, not literal
•    Many are inseparable, and word order matters
20.2 Everyday Phrasal Verbs
•    Learned essential expressions used at home, work, and during free time
•    Examples: tidy up, hang out, take on, chill out, put away
20.3 Phrasal Verbs with Multiple Meanings
•    Some phrasal verbs change meaning by context
•    Examples: take off, break down, pick up, run into
20.4 Separable vs. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs
•    Separable: turn off the light / turn it off
•    Inseparable: look after, come across, get over
20.5 Figurative Expressions and Idioms
•    Idioms add color and style to your speech
•    Examples: break the ice, under the weather, cost an arm and a leg
20.6 Using Phrasal Verbs in Conversation
•    Common in spoken English: sort out, meet up, chill out
•    Improve fluency and tone when speaking casually or semi-formally
20.7 Phrasal Verbs in Emails and Informal Writing
•    Used in work or personal emails to keep a friendly tone
•    Examples: get back to, check in, follow up, look into
20.8 Common Errors and How to Avoid Them
•    Object placement mistakes
•    Confusing similar phrasal verbs
•    Overusing informal expressions in formal contexts

✅ SELF-CHECK: CAN YOU…
•    ✔ Use at least 10 new phrasal verbs in different contexts?
•    ✔ Identify whether a phrasal verb is separable or inseparable?
•    ✔ Recognize idioms in TV shows, songs, or podcasts?
•    ✔ Replace overly formal expressions with natural ones in emails?
•    ✔ Understand phrasal verbs in fast speech and informal dialogue?

✍ REFLECTION PROMPT
Write 10 sentences or a short story using at least 5 phrasal verbs from this unit. Try to include a mix of:
•    Daily activities
•    Work or school-related tasks
•    Emotional reactions
•    Social interactions
Example:
I ran into an old friend while picking up groceries. We decided to hang out later and catch up. I ended up staying out way too late, so I had to put off my morning run.