Phrasal Verbs

Talk Into

Meaning of Idiom ‘Talk Into’ (phrasal verb) To talk someone into something is to persuade them to do it; to overcome someone’s objection to something through reasoned argument or by coaxing or badgering; to convince someone to do something. ,  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of … Read more

Eat Up

The phrasal verb eat up is used in five or six different ways, depending on how you classify the uses. But, not all of these uses have to do with eating food. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Meaning Of Idiom ‘Eat Up’ (phrasal verb) 1. To eat all … Read more

Run Low (to be running low)

Meaning Of Idiom ‘Run Low’ (Phrasal Verb) To run low on something (to be running low)  is to be near the end of one’s supply of something; to have used most of something so that there is very little left. Examples Of Use “We’re running low on toilet paper so you’d better be sparing with … Read more

Run In

Meaning Of Idiom ‘Run In’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To stop at some location and go inside only for a brief time, usually to run a quick errand such as make a purchase or drop off something. Examples Of Use “I just need to run in the store for a minute.” “I’m going to run … Read more

Run For It

Also: Make a run for it Meaning of Idiom ‘Run For It’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To run from somewhere to escape captivity, or to escape danger or consequences, usually suddenly, without a plan, or before an opportunity ends. Examples Of Use “The prisoners decided to run for it when the guard’s back was turned.” “He … Read more

Run Down

Meaning of Idiom ‘Run Down’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To hit someone with one’s car and knock them over, especially intentionally or due to reckless driving. (Separable) Examples Of Use “He ran someone down with his car during the riot and now sits in jail.” “He tried to run me down with his car. He’s … Read more

Run By

Meaning of Idiom ‘Run By’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To run alongside or near someone or something. Examples Of Use “We were at the park and a naked man ran by!” “A deer ran by me while I was hiking this afternoon.” “Have you seen Rick?” asked Tom. “Yeah, he ran by me during my … Read more

Run Back

Meaning of Idiom ‘Run Back’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To return to someplace, such as home or work, briefly for some specific purpose. Also, to run something back, meaning to return an item to a place or person quickly. Examples Of Use “I need to run back home to pick up my wallet.” “Do you … Read more

Run Away With (something)

Meaning of Idiom ‘Run Away With Something’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To take away something quickly and secretly; to steal something and escape with it hastily. Also, run off with. See Run Away Examples Of Use “The thief ran away with the expensive painting. It had been left unattended in the back of a truck.” … Read more

Run Away

Meaning of Idiom ‘Run Away’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To secretly leave a place, such as one’s home, not intending to return; to flee or escape. Also run off. Examples Of Use “I ran away from home when I was sixteen.” “The boy threatened to run away if he didn’t get what he wanted.” “My … Read more