Phrasal verbs – Part 10

Phrasal verb                             meaning                              example sentence

use something up: finish the supply: The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more.

wake up: stop sleeping: We have to wake up early for work on Monday.

warm someone/something up: increase the temperature: You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace.

warm up: prepare body for exercise: I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run.

wear off: ade away: Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party.

work out: exercise: I work out at the gym three times a week.

work out: be successful: Our plan worked out fine.

work something out: make a calculation: We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house.