 Planning a trip? Talking about holidays in English becomes so much easier when you know the right phrasal verbs. Native speakers often use them to describe everything from setting off on a journey to checking out of a hotel. These little verb + preposition combinations might seem tricky at first, but they’re actually the secret to sounding more natural and fluent. In this post, we’ll look at some of the most common phrasal verbs for vacations so you can talk about your travel plans, adventures, and memories fluently. Don’t forget—there’s a fun quiz at the end to help these phrasal verbs stick! 1. To set off – to begin a journey or trip
2. To check in – to register at a hotel or airport
3. To check out – to leave a hotel after settling the bill
4. To pack up – to put things into a suitcase or bags for a trip
5. To get away – go on a holiday or vacation
6. To take off – to depart on a flight
7. To explore around – to wander and discover a new place
8. To hang out – to spend time relaxing or socializing in a particular place
9. To drop off (something) – to leave someone or something at a specific place
10. To wind down – to relax and rest at the end of a day or vacation
11. To catch up on – use the holiday to do something you haven't had time for
12. To break away – to take a short holiday or escape from routine (similar to 'get away')
13. Get back (from) – to return from a trip or vacation
14. To look forward to – to be excited and anticipate something enjoyable in the future
15. To splash out (on something) – to spend a lot of money on something luxurious during the holiday
Travel isn’t just about the places you go—it’s also about how you share the experience. By using some of these phrasal verbs, you can describe your adventures in a way that feels natural and engaging. Whether you’re setting off on a new adventure or winding down at the end of a trip, these expressions will help you bring your travel stories to life. One last thing to keep in mind: phrasal verbs change their meaning depending on the preposition or particle that follows the verb. For example, check in and check out mean opposite things, even though both start with check. That’s why it’s important to pay close attention and practice them as full expressions, not just single words. Try them out by taking the quiz below! Holiday Phrasal Verbs Quiz Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete each sentence. 1. She wanted to ______ for a few days to escape the stress of her job. a) catch up on b) splash out c) get away d) check out 2. Passengers should stay in their seats with seatbelts fastened while the plane ______ . a) gets away b) takes off c) packs up d) winds down 3. To ______ at the airport, follow signs to your airline's check-in area in the departures terminal. a) look forward to b) wind down c) check in d) splash out 4. After a relaxing weekend in the countryside, they finally ______ to the city last night. a) got back b) broke away c) set off d) hung out 5. We woke up early so we could ______ before the traffic got heavy. a) check in b) drop off c) catch up on d) set off 6. We decided to ______ a fancy dinner to celebrate our anniversary. a) splash out on b) pack up c) hang out d) look forward to 7. If travelling internationally, you need to ______ your bags a few days to a week before your trip. a) splash out on b) check in c) pack up d) set off 8. During the holiday, I finally had time to ______ my reading. a) hang out b) catch up on c) wind down d) break away 9. They spent the afternoon ______ in little cafés and watching people go by. a) exploring around b) setting off c) hanging out d) dropping off 10. Tomorrow we’ll need to ______ of the hotel by noon or they’ll charge us extra. a) get back b) check in c) pack up d) check out Answers: 1. c ♥ 2. b ♥ 3. c ♥ 4. a ♥ 5. d ♥ 6. a ♥ 7. c ♥ 8. b ♥ 9. c ♥ 10. d
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 Photo by Leah Newhouse: https://www.pexels.com/photo/couple-holding-each-others-hands-2914629/ Phrasal verbs are special phrases made by combining a verb (the action word) with one or more little words called particles. These particles can be prepositions or adverbs, like "up," "down," "in," or "out." When we put them together, we get new meanings that aren't always easy to guess. Phrasal verbs are very common in spoken English wherein we often use shorter, more casual expressions to express ideas more efficiently, which is crucial in fast-paced conversations. Below are some of the phrasal verbs that are frequently used whenever we are talking about how we relate to other people. 1. Get along (with someone) - To have a good relationship or rapport (pronounced as /ra-pawr/) with someone.
2. Make up (with someone) - To reconcile or resolve a conflict with someone.
3. Break up (with someone) - To end a romantic relationship with someone.
4. Fall for (someone) - To develop strong romantic feelings for someone.
5. Settle down - To establish a stable, long-term relationship or marriage.
6. Hang out (with someone) - To spend time together casually or socially.
7. Hit it off (with someone) - To immediately establish a good connection or friendship with someone.
8. Go out (with someone) - To date or be in a romantic relationship with someone.
9. Ask (someone) out - To invite someone on a date or to start a romantic relationship.
10. Break it off (with someone) - To end a romantic relationship or engagement.
11. Get over (someone) - To move on and stop having strong feelings for someone after a breakup.
12. Make amends (with somebody/for something) - To apologize and resolve a dispute or conflict with someone.
13. Give (someone) space - To allow someone to have time and distance in a relationship.
14. Put up with (someone) - To tolerate or endure someone's behavior or quirks.
15. Let (someone) down - To disappoint someone in a relationship or friendship.
16. Move on (from someone) - To emotionally detach from a past relationship and look toward the future.
17. Split up (with someone) - To separate or break up with someone.
18. Patch things up (with someone) - To repair or mend a damaged relationship.
19. Get to know (someone) - To spend time with someone to become better acquainted.
20. Take a break (from a relationship) - To temporarily pause a romantic relationship to evaluate or reevaluate it.
 The verb "fall" by itself is used in many different ways, such as:
So you can imagine that this verb gets even more complicated when paired with a variety of particles and used as a phrasal verb such as in the list below. 1. Fall apart: To disintegrate or break into pieces.
2. Fall down: To collapse or fall to the ground.
3. Fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone or something.
4. Fall in: To collapse inward or cave in.
5. Fall off: To decrease in quantity or quality.
6. Fall out: To have a disagreement or argument with someone which ends the relationship.
7. Fall over: To lose balance and tip or roll over.
8. Fall through: To fail to happen or materialize as planned.
9. Fall under: To be categorized or included in a particular group or classification.
10. Fall back on: To resort to something as a backup or alternative plan.
 Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-people-having-a-meeting-6914421/ What are phrasal verbs?Phrasal verbs are phrases consisting of a verb and another element such as an adverb or a preposition, or both, and has a meaning that differs from the meaning of its separate parts.
Phrasal verbs are very commonly used in spoken language and presents a challenge for many non-native speakers, especially since many phrasal verbs use the same verb but only change the particle (the preposition or adverb) and then mean something totally different. Additionally, phrasal verbs, just like normal words, can have more than one meaning. Here's a list of common phrasal verbs commonly used in the workplace: 1. to take on (something) or to take (something) on Meaning: a. to accept a job or responsibility, especially one that is challenging or difficult Examples:
b. to fight or compete against someone or something
2. to look into (something) Meaning: to examine or carefully consider the facts about a situation, problem or idea
3. to turn (someone/something) down Meaning: to reject or say no to someone; to refuse someone's offer or request
4. to get ahead Meaning: to be successful in the work that you do, or in society in general; to make progress, especially more than others have done
5. to step down Meaning: to give up a job or position; to resign from a position, usually in order to let someone else take their place
6. gear to/towards; to gear (something) to/towards/for somebody or something; to be geared towards (passive verb) Meaning: - to design or organize something so that it is suitable for a specific purpose, situation, or group; - designed in order to achieve a particular purpose
7. to squeeze (somebody/something) in Meaning: to manage to do something even when you are very busy or don't have enough time;
8. to cut something back / to cut back (on) something Meaning: to reduce something; to spend less, use less, or do less, of something
9. to wrap up something / to wrap something up Meaning: - to complete something successfully; - to settle the final details of a job or an agreement in a satisfactory way; - to conclude or bring something to an end;
10. to sell off something/to sell something off Meaning: - to sell something cheaply in order to get rid of them or because you need the money - to get rid of remaining or unsold items by selling them at especially low prices - to sell all or part of an industry or company
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