Phrasal verbs are very common in spoken and written business English. Instead of saying 'investigate', people say 'look into'. Instead of 'postpone', they say 'put off'. Instead of 'continue', they say 'carry on'. These expressions sound natural and friendly. Some important ones to know: 'set up a meeting', 'take on more work', 'deal with a problem', 'come up with an idea', and 'follow up with someone'. If you learn ten phrasal verbs and use them regularly, your English will sound much more fluent and natural.

💡 Did you know? English has over 5,000 phrasal verbs. Native speakers use them constantly — which is why they are one of the hardest parts of English for learners to master.