Level: Intermediate<\/strong> \u2022 Date: April 17, 2025<\/strong> Phrasal verbs are everywhere in English\u2014especially in business conversations. If you\u2019ve ever felt confused by phrases like “bring up,” “look into,” or “follow through,” you’re not alone. These expressions combine simple verbs with prepositions or adverbs, and their meanings can be tricky. For example, “call off” doesn\u2019t mean to make a call\u2014it means to cancel something, like a meeting. Or “take on” can mean to accept responsibility or hire someone, depending on the context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news? These verbs are very useful. They allow you to communicate more naturally and confidently. Once you understand them, you\u2019ll start noticing them everywhere\u2014in emails, meetings, and casual chats with coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Native speakers often use phrasal verbs because they sound friendlier and less formal than longer expressions. Instead of saying, “investigate the problem,” you can say “look into the problem.” It\u2019s faster, easier, and fits better in casual and semi-formal business settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These phrases sound more relaxed and are more common in spoken English. Learning to use them well can help you sound more fluent and approachable in your professional interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s take a look at five common phrasal verbs that will help you communicate more smoothly at work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: “I\u2019d like to bring up the budget concerns during our next meeting.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: “We\u2019ll look into the issue and get back to you.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: “He promised to deliver the report and actually followed through.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: “She pointed out a mistake in the contract.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: “Can you back up your proposal with some data?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try using one of these expressions in your next team chat, meeting, or email. Keep it simple. The more you use them, the more confident you\u2019ll become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5 Common Business Phrasal Verbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Bring up \u2013 to mention or introduce a topic<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Look into \u2013 to investigate or research<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Follow through \u2013 to complete something you started<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Point out \u2013 to highlight or mention something important<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Back up \u2013 to support or confirm something<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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