-- 10 Phrasal Verbs with OUT in conversation -- 1. figure out = find the answer to a problem 2. find out = discover some information Ex: A: Did you ever figure out why your website wasn’t working? B: Yeah! I found out that the server was undergoing some maintenance. Its back online now. 3. work out = end in a good way 4. turn out = the end result (can be good or bad) Ex: A: Good news! - everything worked out with my class schedule this semester. B: Great! Howd you solve the problem with the physics and the chemistry class that were both on Wednesday morning? A: It turns out that I dont actually need to take physics until next semester 5. back out of = not keep an agreement/arrangement 6. not cut out for = not have the necessary qualities Ex: A: Hey, I heard you backed out of running the after-school volunteer program! How come? B: Well, I tried doing it for a few weeks, but it was just too stressful. I’m just not cut out for that type of work – I prefer to be part of a team rather than the person in charge! 7. phase out = remove gradually 8. roll out = launch or introduce a new product or program Ex: A: The current customer database system is going to be phased out over the next couple months. B: Really? So how are we going to keep track of customers and their orders? A: Apparently they’re rolling out a new system in July. 9. head out = go out, leave a place 10. hang out = spend time socially in a relaxed and informal way Ex: A: I’m heading out – see you on Monday. B: Oh hey, before you go – my friends and I are going to hang out at the park on Saturday – maybe play some soccer, have some lunch – you’re welcome to join us. A: Thanks! I’ll give you a call.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000
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