Learn English Free: Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verbs - Put

Here are some phrasal verbs to the verb (Put):

-- Put (sth) behind you: to forget something unpleasant

Ex: You need to forget about your ex-girlfriend. She was not good for you, so put her behind you and meet someone new.

-- Put up with (sth): to tolerate something unpleasant
Ex: He is so aggressive all the time. I do not know why you put up with him for so long!

-- Put across (sth): to explain something
Ex: I have tried my hardest to put across my ideas to her, but she refuses to listen to me.

-- Put (someone) down: to criticise someone
Ex: My boss put me down in front of everybody in the office.

-- Put away: to put everything in the normal place
Ex: When my sister finishs playing with her toys, she always puts everything away.

-- Put off: to delay something for another time
Ex: The president put his meeting off suddenly without explaining any reason.

Now, after you learn these six Put phrasal verbs, use them in your writing