Фразовые глаголы в английском. Диалоги, упражнения и примеры

bring up

follow up on

touch base

get ahead

check out

buckle down

get through

stay on top of

delegate

give up

call it a day

wind down

wrap up

a. To finish work for the day

b. To focus on a task and put in more effort

c. To inform someone or report back

d. To look at or explore something new

e. To pass or complete something (usually difficult)

f. To be in control of everything and manage it well

g. To make progress or advance in something

h. To assign tasks to others

i. To take a break from work and relax

j. To stop doing something, to quit

k. To review or continue something, especially with someone else

l. To briefly discuss or check in with someone

m. To revisit or return to a topic or issue

n. To revisit or examine something in more detail

o. To catch up on missed work or information

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

I need to ______ on this project if I want to finish on time.

We should ______ with the client about their latest order.

It’s hard to ______ with all the emails piling up.

I’m going to ______ the new software before we start using it.

I really need to ______ and finish this report.

I’m planning to ______ my tasks before the meeting tomorrow.

Let’s ______ our conversation later this week.

I’ll ______ early today. I’m feeling exhausted.

If I don’t ______ all this paperwork, I’ll never get it done.

We need to ______ all the last-minute details before the presentation.

Phrasal verbs: catch up, check in, keep up, bring up, follow up on, touch base, get ahead, check out, buckle down, get through, stay on top of, delegate, give up, call it a day, wind down, wrap up

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Мне нужно догнать все задания, которые я пропустил. —

Я постараюсь завершить проект до конца недели. —

Мы можем связаться с клиентом и обсудить их заказ. —

Нужно быть уверенным, что ты не отстаешь от графика. —

Я думаю, что закончу работу раньше, чем планировал. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Alex:

Hey Sarah, have you had a chance to catch up on the emails from yesterday?

Sarah:

I’ve been really busy. I need to follow up on a few things, but I’ll get to it soon. How about you? Are you keeping up with your work?

Alex:

It’s tough. I have a meeting with the boss later, and I’m hoping to bring up some ideas I have for the new project.

Sarah:

That’s a good idea. I’ve been trying to buckle down and finish this report, but there’s just so much to do. I don’t know if I’ll get through it in time.

Alex:

Don’t worry, you’ll manage. Maybe we can touch base later to see if you need any help.

Sarah:

Sounds good. I’m going to stay on top of my tasks this afternoon. Hopefully, I can wrap up everything before the end of the day.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – o. catch up – To catch up on missed work or information

2 – c. check in – To inform someone or report back

3 – f. keep up – To be in control of everything and manage it well

4 – m. bring up – To revisit or return to a topic or issue

5 – k. follow up on – To revisit or continue something, especially with someone else

6 – l. touch base – To briefly discuss or check in with someone

7 – g. get ahead – To make progress or advance in something

8 – d. check out – To look at or explore something new

9 – b. buckle down – To focus on a task and put in more effort

10 – e. get through – To pass or complete something (usually difficult)

11 – f. stay on top of – To be in control of everything and manage it well

12 – h. delegate – To assign tasks to others

13 – j. give up – To stop doing something, to quit

14 – a. call it a day – To finish work for the day

15 – i. wind down – To take a break from work and relax

16 – n. wrap up – To finish or complete something

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

I need to buckle down on this project if I want to finish on time.

We should follow up on the client about their latest order.

It’s hard to keep up with all the emails piling up.

I’m going to check out the new software before we start using it.

I really need to buckle down and finish this report.

I’m planning to get ahead on my tasks before the meeting tomorrow.

Let’s touch base later this week.

I’ll call it a day early today. I’m feeling exhausted.

If I don’t get through all this paperwork, I’ll never get it done.

We need to wrap up all the last-minute details before the presentation.

Exercise 3: Translation

I need to catch up on all the assignments I missed.

I’ll try to wrap up the project by the end of the week.

We can check in with the client and discuss their order.

You need to make sure you don’t fall behind the schedule.

I think I’ll call it a day earlier than planned.

Home and Household

Dialogue:

Julia:

Mark, have you had a chance to clean up the kitchen yet? It’s a mess from dinner last night.

Mark:

Not yet, but I’m planning to tidy up after I finish with the laundry. I also need to take out the trash.

Julia:

Good! I’ve been trying to catch up on the housework, but I’m running out of time. We should split up the chores. Maybe I can vacuum up the living room while you do the dishes.

Mark:

That sounds good. I also want to fix up the bathroom this weekend. The sink is leaking again.

Julia:

Oh no! I thought we fixed it last month. Did you manage to take apart the pipes?

Mark:

Not yet, I’ve been too busy with work. I’m planning to get around to it later this week. I also need to put away the tools we used last time.

Julia:

Let me know if you need any help. I can clean up the tools and set up the area for you so you can start working.

Mark:

Thanks! I’ll probably bring in some extra supplies from the store too. I don’t think we have enough of the right parts.

Julia:

Good idea. I also need to put off cleaning the windows until next week. There’s just too much to do right now.

Mark:

Yeah, sometimes we just have to prioritize what needs to be done first. I think we should call in a plumber if the sink keeps leaking.

Julia:

Agreed. Let’s try to wrap up the small tasks first, and then we can focus on the bigger issues later.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

clean up – убирать, приводить в порядок (помещение)

tidy up – приводить в порядок, наводить порядок

take out – выносить (мусор)

catch up – догонять, наверстать (по делам)

split up – разделить (задачи, обязанности)

vacuum up – пылесосить

fix up – чинить, ремонтировать

take apart – разбирать (что-то на части)

get around to – добраться до (чего-то, сделать что-то, что долго откладывалось)

put away – убирать (на место)

set up – подготавливать, организовывать

bring in – привезти, приносить (поставки или материалы)

put off – откладывать (что-то на потом)

call in – вызвать (профессионала, например, сантехника)

wrap up – закончить, завершить

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

clean up

tidy up

take out

catch up

split up

vacuum up

fix up

take apart

get around to

put away

set up

bring in

put off

call in

wrap up

a. To prepare or arrange something

b. To disassemble or dismantle

c. To tidy or clean a space

d. To divide tasks or responsibilities

e. To delay something

f. To call someone to help with a problem

g. To clean the area using a vacuum cleaner

h. To clean or arrange something neatly

i. To remove waste or trash

j. To finish or complete something

k. To store things in their proper places

l. To delay completing a task

m. To get to something you have postponed

n. To bring additional supplies or materials

o. To repair or improve something

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

I need to ______ the house before we have guests over.

I’ve been meaning to ______ the sink for days, but I just haven’t had time.

Can you ______ the garbage while I start cooking dinner?

Don’t forget to ______ the clothes in the laundry basket after you finish.

We need to ______ the living room before the party tonight.

I’ll ______ the bathroom later this week. It really needs some repairs.

We need to ______ the broken chair in the kitchen. It’s been like that for weeks!

I’ll ______ the tools after we’re done with the repairs.

I’ve been meaning to ______ cleaning the windows, but it’s just too much work for today.

Let’s ______ our renovation project until next month when we have more time.

Phrasal verbs: clean up, tidy up, take out, catch up, split up, vacuum up, fix up, take apart, get around to, put away, set up, bring in, put off, call in, wrap up

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Мне нужно убрать кухню, а то она вся в беспорядке. —

Ты можешь вынести мусор? —

Я хочу починить ванную комнату в эти выходные. —

Мы должны разделить обязанности по уборке. —

Я хочу отложить ремонт на следующую неделю. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Julia:

Mark, have you had a chance to clean up the kitchen yet?

Mark:

Not yet, but I’ll tidy up once I’m done with the laundry. By the way, I still need to take out the trash.

Julia:

I can help with that. We should split up the tasks. How about I vacuum up the living room while you handle the dishes?

Mark:

Sounds like a good plan! I also want to fix up the bathroom this weekend. The sink is leaking again.

Julia:

Oh no! I thought we had already fixed up the pipes last month. Did you manage to take apart the sink to see what’s wrong?

Mark:

Not yet, but I’ll get around to it later this week. I also need to put away the tools we used last time.

Julia:

I’ll help you organize everything and set up the space so you can get to work.

Mark:

Thanks, I’ll also bring in some more supplies from the hardware store. I think we’re running low on some parts.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – c. clean up – To tidy or clean a space

2 – h. tidy up – To clean or arrange something neatly

3 – i. take out – To remove waste or trash

4 – o. catch up – To catch up on missed work or information

5 – d. split up – To divide tasks or responsibilities

6 – g. vacuum up – To clean the area using a vacuum cleaner

7 – o. fix up – To repair or improve something

8 – b. take apart – To disassemble or dismantle

9 – m. get around to – To get to something you have postponed

10 – k. put away – To store things in their proper places

11 – a. set up – To prepare or arrange something

12 – n. bring in – To bring additional supplies or materials

13 – e. put off – To delay something

14 – f. call in – To call someone to help with a problem

15 – j. wrap up – To finish or complete something

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

I need to clean up the house before we have guests over.

I’ve been meaning to fix up the sink for days, but I just haven’t had time.

Can you take out the garbage while I start cooking dinner?

Don’t forget to put away the clothes in the laundry basket after you finish.

We need to tidy up the living room before the party tonight.

I’ll fix up the bathroom later this week. It really needs some repairs.

We need to fix up the broken chair in the kitchen. It’s been like that for weeks!

I’ll put away the tools after we’re done with the repairs.

I’ve been meaning to put off cleaning the windows, but it’s just too much work for today.

Let’s put off our renovation project until next month when we have more time.

Exercise 3: Translation

I need to clean up the kitchen. It’s a mess.

Can you take out the trash?

I want to fix up the bathroom this weekend.

We need to split up the chores.

I want to put off the renovation until next week.

Travel and Vacation

Dialogue:

Emma:

John, I think it’s time to book our flight for the vacation. Have you decided where we should go yet?

John:

I was thinking of heading out to the mountains for a hiking trip. It’s been a while since we did something like that!

Emma:

That sounds amazing! Let’s look up some good hotels near the trailhead. We should also check in to see if we need to make any special reservations.

John:

I agree. We should also pack up early so we don’t forget anything. Last time, we didn’t bring along enough warm clothes.

Emma:

That’s true. I don’t want to run into problems with the weather. I’ll make sure to bring along all the necessary gear.

John:

Great. Let’s set off early in the morning so we can make the most of our time. The earlier we get to the campsite, the better.

Emma:

Good idea! Once we’re there, we can set up the tent and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

John:

Sounds perfect! And we should also check out a few local spots while we’re there. I hear there’s a great lake nearby.

Emma:

Oh, we could stop by a local café for some coffee and snacks before we start hiking. I’ll also look over the trail map to make sure we’re taking the right route.

John:

I’ll take care of the transportation arrangements. I’ll pick up the rental car this afternoon.

Emma:

Perfect. Once we’re done, we can wind down at the cabin, relax, and enjoy the view.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

book – забронировать (билет, отель)

head out – отправиться (в путь)

look up – посмотреть (информацию)

check in – зарегистрироваться, уточнить

pack up – упаковать, собрать вещи

bring along – принести с собой, взять с собой

run into – столкнуться с (неприятностью, проблемой)

set off – отправиться, начать путешествие

get to – добраться до

set up – установить, организовать

get away – уйти от (отвлечься, уехать в отпуск)

check out – осмотреть, посетить

stop by – заглянуть, остановиться ненадолго

look over – проверить, просмотреть

take care of – заниматься, позаботиться о чем-то

pick up – забрать, взять (что-то или кого-то)

wind down – расслабиться, завершить день

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

book

head out

look up

check in

pack up

bring along

run into

set off

get to

set up

get away

check out

stop by

look over

take care of

pick up

wind down

a. To organize or arrange something

b. To review or examine something

c. To leave or begin a journey

d. To find or search for information

e. To register at a hotel or airport

f. To pack your things for a trip

g. To stop and visit briefly

h. To handle something, to take responsibility for

i. To relax and unwind after something stressful

j. To carry something with you

k. To get to a destination or place

l. To go somewhere for a short trip or visit

m. To take something from somewhere

n. To depart for a trip

o. To encounter, meet unexpectedly

p. To leave a place to relax or escape

q. To start a journey, travel somewhere

r. To take care of travel arrangements or transport

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

I need to ______ our flight for next month’s trip to Italy.

We should ______ early tomorrow to avoid the traffic.

Don’t forget to ______ the car keys before we leave.

We’ll ______ a few sightseeing spots while we’re in Paris.

Before we leave for the hike, we should ______ the tent and supplies.

I’ll ______ the car from the rental place after work.

Let’s ______ for a few hours before we head home.

We can ______ a nice café on the way to the mountain.

If we ______ any issues with the weather, we’ll have to adjust our plans.

I need to ______ the map to make sure we don’t get lost.

Phrasal verbs: book, head out, look up, check in, pack up, bring along, run into, set off, get to, set up, get away, check out, stop by, look over, take care of, pick up, wind down

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Нам нужно забронировать отель на следующую неделю. —

Я хочу остановиться у местного кафе на пути к горе. —

Мы должны отправиться в 8 утра, чтобы успеть до полудня. —

Я собираюсь взять с собой все необходимые вещи для похода. —

Нам нужно забрать машину из аренды. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Emma:

John, have you already booked our flights for the trip?

John:

Not yet, but I’ll do it today. I’m thinking of heading out to the coast. How does that sound?

Emma:

That sounds great! We should look up some hotels near the beach. I want to make sure we check in early so we can enjoy the day.

John:

Good idea. Don’t forget to pack up the sunscreen and the hiking boots. Last time we didn’t bring along enough for the beach.

Emma:

I’ll make sure we bring along everything we need. We’ll set off early so we can get to the beach by noon.

John:

Perfect! I’ll also pick up the rental car tomorrow and then we can set up our spot by the beach.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – d. book – To find or search for information

2 – c. head out – To depart for a trip

3 – d. look up – To search for or find information

4 – e. check in – To register at a hotel or airport

5 – f. pack up – To pack your things for a trip

6 – j. bring along – To carry something with you

7 – o. run into – To encounter, meet unexpectedly

8 – q. set off – To start a journey, travel somewhere

9 – k. get to – To get to a destination or place

10 – a. set up – To organize or arrange something

11 – p. get away – To leave a place to relax or escape

12 – b. check out – To review or examine something

13 – g. stop by – To stop and visit briefly

14 – b. look over – To review or examine something

15 – h. take care of – To handle something, to take responsibility for

16 – m. pick up – To take something from somewhere

17 – i. wind down – To relax and unwind after something stressful

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

I need to book our flight for next month’s trip to Italy.

We should head out early tomorrow to avoid the traffic.

Don’t forget to pick up the car keys before we leave.

We’ll check out a few sightseeing spots while we’re in Paris.

Before we leave for the hike, we should set up the tent and supplies.

I’ll pick up the car from the rental place after work.

Let’s wind down for a few hours before we head home.

We can stop by a nice café on the way to the mountain.

If we run into any issues with the weather, we’ll have to adjust our plans.

I need to look over the map to make sure we don’t get lost.

Exercise 3: Translation

We need to book the hotel for next week.

I want to stop by a local café on the way to the mountain.

We should head out at 8 a.m. to arrive before noon.

I’m going to bring along all the necessary things for the hike.

We need to pick up the car from the rental agency.

A Trip to the Café

Dialogue:

Anna:

Hey Peter, let’s drop by that new café on the corner. I’ve heard it’s really good!

Peter:

Sure, I’ve been wanting to check out that place too. Do you want to grab a coffee or something to eat?

Anna:

I think I’ll just pick up a latte. I’m not too hungry, but I’ll probably go for a croissant as well. What about you?

Peter:

I’m in the mood for something sweet, so I’ll probably order a slice of cake. I’ve heard their chocolate cake is amazing!

Anna:

Ooh, I’ll take a look at the cake options too. I might try out the carrot cake. I’ve been craving it all week.

Peter:

I hope we can sit down by the window. I love watching people walk by while having my coffee.

Anna:

I agree. Let’s pick a spot near the window. I’ll put in the order while you find us a good table.

Peter:

Sounds like a plan! I’ll check in with the waiter to make sure they have a table for us. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait too long.

Anna:

Thanks! I’ll pay for the order once it’s ready. You always treat me when we go out, so it’s my turn today.

Peter:

That’s sweet of you! I’ll make sure to save room for dessert.

Anna:

Haha, I knew you’d say that! Let’s just wind down with a cup of coffee and relax for a bit before we head back.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

drop by – заглянуть (небольшой визит)

check out – осмотреть, посмотреть (новое место)

grab – взять (быстро купить)

pick up – взять (напиток, еду)

go for – выбрать (что-то конкретное из вариантов)

order – заказать

take a look – посмотреть, обратить внимание

try out – попробовать (что-то новое)

sit down – сесть (за столик)

pick a spot – выбрать место

put in – сделать заказ

find – найти (место, столик)

check in – поговорить с официантом, удостовериться в наличии мест

pay for – оплатить

treat – пригласить (платить за другого)

save room – оставить место (для десерта)

wind down – расслабиться, завершить (день, встречу)