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In this article, we're going to explore 7 common phrasal verbs that are essential for effective business communication. Understanding these Business English phrasal verbs will help you communicate more confidently in meetings, emails, and everyday conversations at work.
Read the definition (highlighted in pink), then click one of the red boxes to choose the correct phrasal verb. Scroll down to read example sentences and download a copy of the worksheet.
1.To behave as people expect you to based on what they know about you:
2. To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
3. To think that you are better than someone else:
4. To tell someone your idea or plan to get their opinion:
5. To contact someone, especially for help or to initiate a discussion:
6. To get rid of something:
7. To cause something to happen:
Examples
LIVE UP TO one's REPUTATION = to behave as people expect you to based on what they know about you:
He worked hard to live up to his reputation as a fair leader.
The restaurant didn't live up to its reputation. The food wasn't special, it was just okay.
PULL OFF = to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
They pulled off a major deal despite all the challenges.
He managed to pull off a surprise party for his boss without anyone knowing.
LOOK DOWN ON somebody= to think that you are better than someone else:
It’s not right to look down on others just because they earn less money.
She is unbearable and looks down on people who don’t have a college degree.
RUN something BY somebody = to tell someone your idea or plan to get their opinion:
Can you run the new proposal by me before you send it to the client?
I need to run this idea by my supervisor before making any decisions.
REACH OUT TO somebody = to contact someone, especially for help or to initiate a discussion:
She decided to reach out to her old colleagues for advice on the project.
If you need any help, feel free to reach out to me.
DO AWAY WITH something = to get rid of something:
They decided to do away with the old system and install a new one.
It's time to do away with these outdated rules that no longer apply.
BRING ABOUT = to cause something to happen:
The new policies will bring about positive changes in the workplace.
His actions helped bring about a better understanding between the two teams.
PRACTICE
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