LIST OF ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS (H)
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Hand in
To submit (a report, assignment, essay).
Example: "I have to hand in my assignment at 8 AM tomorrow morning."
Hand out:
To distribute.
Example: "William, please hand these copies out to the class."
Hang on:
To hold on. To wait.
Hang up:
To end a phone conversation.
Example: "We got into a huge fight on the phone and she hung up on me."
Hang out:
To spend time in a place chilling, relaxing, etc.
Example: "Like most teenagers, she loves to hang out in the mall."
Hear from (someone):
To receive news from (someone)
Example: "Have you heard from Robert lately?"
Hear of (something/someone):
To know/ be familiar with (something/someone).
Example: "I have never heard of that band."
Hit on (someone):
To flirt with (someone).
Example: "That guy was hitting on me all night at the club."
Hold off on (something):
To delay (something).
Example: "Let's hold off on making dinner until your roommates come back."
Hold on:
To wait.
Example: "I have never heard of that band."
Hold up:
1) To delay.
Example: "I'm sorry we're late. We got held up at the airport."
2) To rob.
Example: "My sister is very upset. Two men held her up and took her purse and jewelry."
Hook up (with someone):
To meet with someone (*be careful because this often has sexual overtones*)
Example: "We hooked up last weekend."
