Phrasal Verbs With Be
Phrasal Verbs With Be
Commonly used phrasal verbs with be are
Let’s learn these phrasal verbs one by one with there meanings and examples. In this article, we covered all possible phrasal verbs’ combinations. One important thing to be remembered is that any form of be can be used while using the phrasal verb in a sentence.
Be Above
Meaning
To act in a conceited manner.
Example/s
George, you’re above yourself these days. We too have opinions worth hearing.
Be Above
Meaning
Disapproving behavior as one is better or more important than one really is.
Example/s
Smith is getting a bit above himself. He’s only been working for me for one month and already he’s telling me what to do!
Be After
Meaning
Having just finished something or about to do.
Example/s
Ronny is after doing his homework and is ready for a snack.
Be After
Meaning
To follow or to be behind to or later than something.
Example/s
- Jeny is in line after John.
- The meeting with the client is after lunch.
Be After
Meaning
To desire, pursue, or seek someone or something.
Example/s
- The lion is after the deer.
- What sort of clothes are you after?
Be Against
Meaning
To oppose someone or something.
Example/s
- There are many people who are against this idea of a new mall here.
- Sam is against Tom’s idea of building a new block in the house.
- Everyone should raise his voice against injustice.
Be Along
Meaning
Arrive. (This phrase indicates a future event.)
Example/s
Be Around
Meaning
To come to or be present at a certain place.
Example/s
- I’ll be around there to collect my notes on Sunday.
- Sorry! I can’t make it possible today. Will you be around on Monday?
Be Around
Meaning
Be alive, to exist, or have significance.
Example/s
- Printed books can never go out of fashion. They’ll be around forever.
- Sam will be around for another hour or so.
Be Around
Meaning
To be near or socialize with someone.
Example/s
- I just feel safer when Jack is around.
- He is fun to be around.
Be Away
Meaning
To be elsewhere
Example/s
Be Cut Out For
Meaning
Naturally suited to something; an activity, or a task.
Example/s
- Mom says I am not cut out for the corporate, but I have a different opinion.
- Neha is not cut out for teaching.
- I gave it a shot, but I don’t think I am cut out for basketball.
Be Down
Meaning
To feel depressed, sad, or dejected.
Example/s
- I got bad news about my boss, so I am a bit down today.
- You did very well in the exam, don’t be so down.
Be Down
Meaning
Decrease.
Example/s
- Oil prices are don today in the international market.
- The price of onions is down from last week.
Be Down On
Meaning
Having or expressing negativity towards someone, Dislike.
Example/s
- Why is Merry so down on her new boss?
- I don’t know why are you so much down on Charlie, he’s kind to everyone.
Be Down To
Meaning
To be someone’s responsibility, decision, or duty.
Example/s
- After my father retires, it will be down to me to lead the business.
- So I guess it’s down to you then to take care of this person.
Be Down With
Meaning
To have caught a disease or be ill.
Example/s
- I think he is down with the novel coronavirus.
- I think I am down with the fever.
Be Fed Up
Meaning
Be sick, upset, or bored of something.
Example/s
- Rehan is completely fed up with his job.
- I’m fed up with you. Please stay away for some time.
Be In
Meaning
Present.
Example/s
Be In For
Meaning
To anticipate something, usually unpleasant.
Example/s
- The weather forecast says we are in for heavy rain over the next week.
- The manager just called an emergency meeting with the staff. It looks like we are in for some bad news.
Be In On
Meaning
Included in something, to be involved in something secret.
Example/s
- Wow, this surprise is really amazing. Was Aysha in on planning this?
- Alex is in on the tour too.
Be Into
Meaning
Interested in something.
Example/s
- Harry is into politics.
- Jazz is into acting all of a sudden.
Be In With
Meaning
To be in a close association with someone.
Example/s
- John is in with a dangerous group of people. I am worried about him.
- I wish I were in with my sister’s friends. They are just fun.
Be Off
Meaning
To leave a place for going to another one.
Example/s
- I am just off to the home to take a flight.
- He is off to the races, wish him good luck.
Be On
Meaning
To be functioning, performing, or displayed.
Example/s
- There is my favorite movie on television
- The radio is on.
- A new play is on at the theatre.
- There is a great new team on this project.
Be On About
Meaning
To talk about something.
Example/s
- What is he on about? I am unable to understand.
- Rehana is always on about new gossips.
Be On To
Meaning
Be aware or be suspicious about the actions of someone.
Example/s
- You can’t pull that trick again; I’m on to you now.
- The police are on to this group of people.
Be Out
Meaning
Absent from a particular place.
Example/s
- Peter is out today. I can’t find him here.
- George is out for the evening.
Be Out Of
Meaning
Have no more left of something.
Example/s
- We are out of tea.
- I’m out of vegetables. I can’t understand what to cook.
Be Out To
Meaning
Trying to achieve something.
Example/s
- The player is out to win the match.
- Mohan is out to kill him.
Be Out For
Meaning
To be absent from one’s usual activity or location for a defined time period.
Example/s
- He is going to be out for a month while he takes his vacation.
- Our employee is out for the day due to the flu.
Be Snowed Under
Meaning
To be very busy or having too much work.
Example/s
- He has no time for himself too. He is snowed under office work.
- She is not coming with us. She is snowed under her research work.
Be Taken Aback
Meaning
Be astonished, surprised, or shocked.
Example/s
- Everyone is taken aback due to this pandemic.
- I am a bit taken aback to learn that Jonny is moving to London next month.
Be Taken With
Meaning
Be charmed by or attracted to something or someone.
Example/s
- Carla was so taken with this city after living here for a month that she has decided to move here permanently.
- Anyone can tell he is taken with the girl he is dating. He always talks about her only.
Be There For
Meaning
Be available or to provide support to someone.
Example/s
- He promised to be there for his friend Anny after she lost her father.
- A mother is always there for her children, even if they do not appreciate her efforts.
Be Up
Meaning
To have arrived at a higher position or location.
Example/s
- Following the launch of a new phone, the company’s sale has been up.
- After the lockdown period is over, interest rates for various schemes are up again.
Be Up For
Meaning
Willing to do something.
Example/s
- Rama is up for going to the shopping mall.
- We can go for a long drive if you are up for it.
Be Up To
Meaning
Be responsible for something.
Example/s
- It’s up to you to maintain the discipline in the class.
- It’s up to us to improve our society.
Be With
Meaning
To agree with someone.
Example/s
- You are wrong on this point. I’m not with you here.
- John is with me in this discussion.
This sums up the Phrasal Verbs With Be. Keep reading us for more such articles.
Originally published at https://englishprowess.com on April 24, 2020.