Ask someone out Invite on a date James asked Sarah out to dinner

Apuntes

• Phrasal Verbs for Social Interactions and Relationships Ask someone out: Invite on a date. James asked Sarah out to dinner. Back someone up: Support. My husband backed me up over my decision to change jobs. Break down: Get upset, upset emotionally, or break into tears. The man broke down when he was told his son had had a car accident. Break up: End a relationship. I broke up with my girlfriend before I moved abroad. Break out: Escape. The criminal broke out of jail when the guard wasn't looking. Bring someone down: Make someone unhappy or upset. This music is breaking me down. Bring something up: Start talking about a topic. My father walks out of the room when my mum brings up fashion. • Actions and Events Call something off: Cancel. They called the match off because of the weather. Catch up: Get to the same point as someone else. You have to run faster if you want to catch up with the rest. Check someone out: Investigate or look at something carefully. The company checks out all new employees. Clean something up: Tidy or clean. Clean up your bedroom before you go out. Come across something: Find unexpectedly. I came across these photos when...