Mastering phrasal verbs will help you understand conversations in English and speak naturally with English speakers.
Today I would like to introduce to you five common phrasal verbs to use when talking about food:
1. to whip something up: to make food or a meal very quickly and easily, especially when in a hurry
If I don't have time to cook, I usually just whip up some eggs for dinner.
3. to pig out on (something): to eat a lot or too much of something.
Last night, I pigged out on pizza with my friend - we ate four large pizzas between us!
4. to polish (something) off: to finish something quickly and easily, especially a lot of food
I wasn't really hungry, but the food was so delicious that I polished it off in ten minutes!
5. to cut back on (something): to do less of something
I really should cut back on the amount of junk food I eat; it's expensive and unhealthy.
Now, it's your turn!
- When was the last time you pigged out on something?
- What do you snack on between meals?
- Is there a food or type of food you'd like to cut back on?
- What do you usually whip up when you're in a hurry?
- What kind of food do you usually polish off?
1. Write down phrasal verbs that you see in books or hear in movies. Even better, write the whole sentence - this will help you understand the context in which native speakers use the phrasal verb.
2. Find out the meaning by talking to a native speaker or looking in a dictionary. Some dictionaries also have example sentences to help you use the words correctly.
3. Practice using the phrasal verb in conversation and/or writing.
4. Review regularly.
Would you like to learn the meaning of new phrasal verbs and practice using them in conversation? If so, I recommend my lesson Level Up Your English with Phrasal Verbs .
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