PHRASAL VERBS USED TO EXPRESS EMOTIONS

Phrasal verbs are a combination of two words; (Verb + preposition) or (verb + adverb)

It can always be fun to use phrasal verbs in a conversation. It helps you boost your vocabulary and give a spark to your talks.

Here are the phrasal verbs that can be used to express different emotions.

1. CHEER UP

This phrasal verb is used to encourage others to have a positive attitude.

Example: Hey! Cheer up; you will do better next time

2. LASH OUT AT (SOMEONE)

This phrasal verb is used to describe when someone criticise or shout angrily at somebody.

Example: As the kids were not obeying, she lashed out at them.

3. CRACK UP

This phrasal verb is used for a sudden laugh.

Example: The students cracked up as the music teacher entered the class wearing a weird cap.

4. CALM DOWN

This phrasal verb is used to relax the anger.

Example: You need to calm down before talking to your seniors.

5. LET DOWN

This phrasal verb is used to express disappointment.

Example: No child should let their parents down.

6. BOTTLE UP

This phrasal verb is used when someone hides their feelings and fails to express.

Example: It is not healthy to bottle up your feelings.

7. BLOW UP

This phrasal verb is used to express anger.

Example: Don’t blow up at me, it wasn’t my mistake.

8. FREAK OUT

This phrasal verb is used to express anxiousness or fear.

Example: People freaked out when they heard the news.