Sink In guides

Phrasal verb guides that explain the pattern, not just the translation.

Learn common English phrasal verbs through particle meaning, grammar pattern, example sentences, mistakes to avoid, and short recall practice.

Particle patterns

Learn why up, out, off, on, and over keep creating related meanings.

Usage checks

Compare similar verbs and catch object-placement mistakes before they fossilize.

Practice prompts

Each guide ends with quick questions you can use for recall practice.

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11 guides

Meaning guideB15 min read

Put up with: meaning, examples, and common mistakes

Learn how to use put up with for tolerating difficult people, situations, noise, delays, and repeated problems.

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Meaning guideB14 min read

Come up with: how to use it for ideas, plans, and solutions

A clear guide to come up with, including grammar, examples, and the difference between finding and inventing an answer.

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Meaning guideB15 min read

Find out vs figure out: the difference with examples

Learn when to use find out and when to use figure out, with clear examples for English learners.

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Meaning guideB14 min read

Get over: meaning for illness, problems, and emotions

Understand get over in sentences about recovery, disappointment, shock, illness, and obstacles.

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Meaning guideB25 min read

Come across: meaning, examples, and tone

Learn come across for finding things by chance and for the impression someone or something gives.

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Particle guideB17 min read

Phrasal verbs with up: completion, increase, and visibility

Learn why up appears in phrasal verbs like finish up, speed up, bring up, clean up, and show up.

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Particle guideB17 min read

Phrasal verbs with out: removal, discovery, and completion

Understand out in phrasal verbs like find out, work out, fill out, run out, cut out, and point out.

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Practice guideB16 min read

Separable phrasal verbs: where does the object go?

Learn separable and inseparable phrasal verbs with clear object placement rules and examples.

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Common mistakesB28 min read

Common phrasal verb mistakes English learners make

Fix frequent phrasal verb mistakes around object placement, register, literal translation, and similar particles.

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Practice guideB27 min read

Business English phrasal verbs for meetings and emails

Useful business phrasal verbs for meetings, planning, follow-up emails, decisions, and project updates.

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Meaning guideB25 min read

Give up vs give in: how to choose the right one

Learn the difference between give up and give in, with examples about quitting, surrendering, pressure, and compromise.

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