Phrasal verbs with "it"

To deflect or bounce something off a surface, especially in a ball sport.

To compete or struggle intensely against an opponent until one side wins.

To dance energetically or have an enthusiastic, lively time, typically at a party or social event.

to endure or face a difficult situation with boldness and nerve

to explain or divide something into simpler parts

to tell someone bad or difficult news, usually gently

Australian slang: to exaggerate, fake a reaction, or make a scene to get sympathy or attention.

Caribbean and hip-hop slang fixed phrase: an instruction or action to perform a low, energetic, sexually suggestive dance move.

(US slang) To perform a dance move or to execute something with impressive skill; also to demolish something.

To behave or perform in an exaggeratedly theatrical, flamboyant, and deliberately artificial way.

To complete or finish something in a notable way, often adding one final memorable or extreme element.

A fixed expression meaning to make a note of something or record it.

To get through a difficult or awkward situation by being bold, impudent, or cheeky.

To get through a difficult situation from start to finish purely by acting with brazen confidence and impudence.

To stop or reduce doing something annoying or excessive.

To have a lively, relaxed conversation; to chat and hang out casually.

To rain very heavily (British English fixed expression)

To quit or give up what you are doing (British informal fixed expression)

To vomit, or (rarely) to abandon something (very informal, chiefly British dialectal)

To act in a superior or arrogant manner toward others; to swagger over someone.

To cry until the emotion is fully released and you feel better; also used for a baby sleep training method where a baby is left to cry until

An informal command telling someone to stop doing something annoying or unacceptable.

To cut something into pieces; informally, to perform or show off energetically on a dance floor or in a performance.

To distribute or dispense something — especially punishment, criticism, or blows — forcefully or in measured portions.

Either to perform something with minimal effort and low engagement, or (in sports/performance contexts) to achieve peak calibrated performan

To do something in a big, impressive, or celebratory way; to decorate or renovate thoroughly.

To fight or compete intensely with someone in order to settle a dispute or determine a winner.

To settle a disagreement, competition, or conflict by fighting or competing until one side wins.

To discover within oneself the will, courage, generosity, or emotional capacity to do something difficult or unexpected.

Vulgar slang for completely ruining or spoiling a specific thing through an error or poor handling.

To manage to do, say, or submit something within a time limit or a brief opportunity.

To have sex, or (less commonly) to start a fight or competitive activity.

To complete or finish something unpleasant as quickly as possible.

To organise yourself, your life, or your emotions; to start functioning effectively.

To achieve or maintain a male erection; informally, to raise or erect a physical object.

To scold, punish, or criticize someone harshly, or to defeat someone convincingly.

To applaud enthusiastically for someone, or to stop trying at something or to quit a habit.

To apply a greasy or oily substance smoothly onto a surface; informally, to use excessive charm or flattery in a slick way.

To perform or behave in an exaggerated, overdramatic way for comic or theatrical effect.

To distribute something to multiple people, used when the object is already understood from context.

To acknowledge and give credit to someone for something impressive they have done.

To give someone the recognition they deserve for doing something impressively well.

British slang meaning either to have sex with someone, or to steal something and escape.

To have a persistent hostile attitude toward someone and want to cause them trouble.

To guess or understand something correctly on the very first attempt.

British slang for having sex with someone.

To have a direct and frank confrontation with someone in order to settle a dispute or misunderstanding.

Chiefly American variant of 'have it in for': to be persistently hostile or resentful toward someone.

To immediately like each other and get along well from the very first meeting.

Informal/slang: to go to a place energetically; to contact or approach someone, often to ask for something.

To successfully manage a situation, responsibility, or place, often in someone's absence or under difficult circumstances.

To stop yourself from expressing a specific emotion or releasing a bodily urge, especially one that is difficult to control.

To maintain stability, composure, or cohesion in a difficult situation, preventing total collapse or breakdown.

A rare, informal expression meaning to apply something thickly or to proceed energetically

To connect a device or system, or informally to provide someone with something they need or want

To have a loud, boisterous, and fun time; to celebrate noisily

To resolve a disagreement or emotional tension by hugging each other.

To joke or be funny in an exaggerated or enthusiastic way, often to entertain others.

To maintain composure, self-control, or the effective functioning of a situation or group under pressure.

To continue doing something at the same level or standard, often used as encouragement.

An imperative phrase telling someone to stop doing something annoying or disruptive.

(Australian slang) To behave in a boastful, flashy, or showing-off manner; to act like a 'lair' (a vulgar show-off).

To party, celebrate, or show off in a very extravagant and showy way.

To exaggerate praise, flattery, or emotion beyond what is genuine or necessary.

To omit something, or (British slang) an exclamation telling someone to stop or expressing disbelief.

To enjoy life to the fullest, often by spending money freely and having fun.

To behave in an arrogantly superior way toward someone, making them feel inferior.

To live extravagantly and indulgently; to enjoy luxury or excess, sometimes specifically through heavy drinking.

To perform a task, job, or performance with minimal effort, showing no real engagement or care about the quality of the result.

To do something good for someone in order to compensate for a previous wrong, disappointment, or favour owed.

To endure a difficult or painful situation through to the end by drawing on courage or willpower.

To perform, dance, or do something with great energy and skill; to excel and cause excitement.

To introduce variety, change, or unpredictability into a routine or situation, or to engage in a fight.

To fight, argue, or compete with full intensity, with the implication of mutually destructive force.

To have a duty or obligation to do something for your own benefit, because you have earned it or need it.

Not a standard or widely recognised phrasal verb in modern English.

An informal command or encouragement to go faster, work harder, or increase energy and pace.

To rain extremely heavily (emphatic British slang variant).

To succeed or win at the last moment, especially after being close to failure.

To spread information, gossip, or rumors widely; or (of a person) to be sexually promiscuous.

To attribute something to a particular cause or reason; also used literally to place an object on a surface.

To shift blame, responsibility, or a task onto someone else.

Used in negative constructions to say that you believe someone is capable of a particular (usually negative) action.

To propose something directly to someone, or to challenge them with a statement or question.

To make a very large amount of money, used without specifying exactly what is earned.

To perform or behave with extreme energy, skill, and enthusiasm, often at a party, concert, or competition; sometimes also means to discard

To keep reminding someone of an unpleasant mistake, failure, or embarrassment, causing further distress.

To accumulate a large debt or bill through spending; to escalate a total amount

To introduce change, excitement, or variety; to do something in a fresh, energetic way rather than following the same routine.

(Vulgar British slang) To achieve something with effortless, overwhelming ease.

To settle a dispute or competition by gunfire or by an intense decisive contest

To sleep until a negative feeling, illness, or difficult situation has fully resolved itself.

To quit, give up, or abandon a job, activity, or plan, especially impulsively.

To give something to someone secretly or discreetly

To engage in a prolonged, hard-fought physical or figurative contest or argument

To dress or behave in a sexually provocative or overtly seductive manner.

To act quickly, either to speed up what one is doing or to take an opportunity before it disappears.

To do something in an impressively forceful, powerful, or effective way, often to an audience or opponent.

to explain something in a very clear and direct way with no doubt

An imperative urging someone to say what they are clearly hesitating to say

To continue doing something difficult or unpleasant until it is finished rather than giving up.

To treat someone harshly, punish them, or get revenge on them; sometimes used positively for decisively defeating or defying someone.

To make something last longer or extend its duration, or to physically elongate something.

To handle an embarrassing or awkward situation by acting as if it was intentional or completely fine.

To endure a difficult, painful, or unpleasant situation without complaining.

To handle or endure a challenging situation with cool, effortless confidence and style.

To significantly increase or maximize one's style, confidence, and swagger; to turn up the coolness of one's appearance or attitude.

To endure a difficult, uncomfortable, or anxious situation by waiting or working through it with effort.

An enthusiastic invitation for someone to begin performing, speaking, or leading.

To receive compensation or repayment in a form other than money, such as goods or services.

To drain someone's energy or to deduct an amount from a particular source.

To unfairly direct your anger, frustration, or stress at someone who is not responsible for it.

To decide to do something on one's own initiative, without being asked or authorized.

To perform, behave, or compete with outstanding energy and brilliance, especially in an informal context.

To return something physically or verbally with force; or (slang) to dance by rolling and thrusting the hips.

To endure or persevere through a difficult situation with toughness and determination.

To calculate or plan something so that it fits exactly within a specific time period.

A fixed British English expression meaning to rain very heavily.

Used to describe the final, often ironic or extreme, addition to a series of events.

To quit, give up, or abandon something, often in frustration.

to endure a difficult situation until it ends

British informal: to behave badly or attempt to deceive someone, especially to see if you can get away with it.

To produce, deliver, or present something with speed and confidence.

To celebrate loudly and enthusiastically, often with a boisterous, carefree atmosphere.

To laugh loudly, boisterously, or excessively, especially in a way that seems exaggerated or performative.

To laugh loudly and boisterously, often in a deliberate or extended way.