Speak Like a Pro! 25 Essential Business English Phrasal Verbs
Sep 15, 2025
Phrasal verbs are everywhere in professional English. Learning them will help you communicate clearly in meetings, emails, and conversations.
Some examples:
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Add up — make sense
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Bank on — depend on
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Clear up — resolve confusion
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Drop by — visit informally
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Ease up — reduce pressure
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Iron out — resolve details
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Kick in — begin to take effect
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Nail down — finalize or secure
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Own up to — admit responsibility
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Pitch in — contribute
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Rein in — control or limit
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Spell out — explain clearly
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Take away — learn something
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Use up — consume all of something
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Zone out — lose focus
Final Tip: Phrasal verbs are not optional if you want to work confidently in English. Master them to sound fluent and natural in any business setting.
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