Come Down, Go Ahead, Go Up ✨Most Common Phrasal Verbs (31-33)

Summary

Jennifer from 'English with Jennifer' hosts a quiz to review phrasal verbs and emphasizes the importance of practice. She introduces three common phrasal verbs: 'come down', 'go ahead', and 'go up', explaining their meanings and uses in various contexts. Jennifer encourages viewers to practice effectively, focusing on understanding the grammar and context of each verb to improve their English skills.

Takeaways

• 📝 The video is a quiz-based review of phrasal verbs taught by Jennifer from 'English with Jennifer'.
• 🤓 The quiz consists of ten questions about the meanings and uses of various phrasal verbs.
• 📉 'Go out of business' means that a company stops operating due to poor sales, not good sales.
• 🔧 'Set up' is used when preparing equipment for use, as opposed to 'turn out'.
• 📚 Taking on responsibility means accepting it, not rejecting it.
• 💭 'Made up' refers to creating something with imagination, like a story.
• 🧩 Figuring something out means understanding it, not being confused by it.
• 💰 A 'withdrawal' is when money is taken out of a bank account, not added.
• 📉 'Crime goes down' indicates a decrease in criminal activities, which is a positive development.
• 🛋️ Taking a day off from work means working less, allowing for relaxation or other activities.
• 🔑 Success with phrasal verbs is dependent on the quality of practice, not just the quantity.
• 📈 'Come down' can mean to move from a higher to a lower place or to decrease in value.
• 🏆 'When it comes down to it' is used to emphasize the most important factor in a situation.
• 🚶 'Go ahead' is an intransitive phrasal verb that means to proceed or give permission to do something.
• 📈 'Go up' is used to describe an increase in value or to move upwards physically.
• 🎉 'A cheer went up' indicates that a cheer or chant arose from a group of people.
• 📚 The lesson focuses on three common phrasal verbs: 'come down', 'go ahead', and 'go up', each with multiple meanings and uses.
• 👍 The video encourages viewers to like it if they find the lesson useful and to continue their studies.

Q & A

What does it mean to pick up a new word or phrase?

It means to learn it indirectly from context.

What does it mean if a problem comes up?

It means the problem happens or arises.

Does going out of business mean sales have been good or bad?

It means sales have been really bad, causing the business to stop operating.

What does it mean to set up equipment?

It means to assemble everything and get it ready for use.

What does it mean to take on responsibility?

It means to accept and handle the responsibility.

What does it mean to make up a story?

It means to create a story using imagination.

What does it mean to figure something out?

It means to understand or solve a problem.

What is a withdrawal from a bank account?

It means taking money out of the account.

Is it good or bad if crime goes down in a city?

It's good because the number of crimes has decreased.

What does it mean to take a day off from work?

It means to spend time away from the job to relax or do something else.

What is the key factor in succeeding with phrasal verbs?

The key factor is how you practice them.

What should you focus on when studying phrasal verbs?

Focus on a short list of phrasal verbs and their possible meanings, grammar, and context.

What does 'come down' mean in the context of prices?

It means to decrease in value or amount.

What does 'go ahead' mean when giving permission?

It means to proceed or do something without waiting.

What does 'go up' mean in the context of prices?

It means to increase in value or amount.

What does it mean to 'go up to' someone?

It means to approach or move towards someone.

What happens when a cheer goes up from a crowd?

It means the crowd starts cheering loudly.

How can you improve accuracy with phrasal verbs?

By understanding the appropriate context in which to use them.

What does 'come down to' mean in decision making?

It means the most essential or deciding factor in a situation.

What can 'go up' besides prices?

The unemployment rate, productivity, approval ratings, and customer satisfaction can all go up.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Phrasal Verbs Quiz and Learning Tips

Jennifer introduces a quiz to review phrasal verbs from previous lessons, posing ten questions that cover various meanings and uses. She emphasizes the importance of practice in learning phrasal verbs, suggesting that the quality of practice is more crucial than quantity. Jennifer advises focusing on a few verbs at a time and understanding their different meanings, grammar requirements, and contexts of use to enhance real-life application.

05:03

🌐 Common Phrasal Verbs: 'Come Down', 'Go Ahead', 'Go Up'

Jennifer teaches three common English phrasal verbs: 'come down', 'go ahead', and 'go up'. 'Come down' is an intransitive verb with meanings including moving from a higher to a lower place or a decrease in something like prices. 'Go ahead' is used to give permission to proceed or to do something and can be followed by another verb for specific actions. 'Go up' means to rise or increase and can also refer to physically moving upwards or approaching someone or something. Jennifer provides examples and encourages interaction by asking questions related to the verbs' usage.

10:11

🎓 Wrapping Up the Phrasal Verb Lesson and Engaging with the Audience

Jennifer concludes the lesson by summarizing the studied phrasal verbs and encouraging viewers to review and practice. She expresses her commitment to continue creating content despite time constraints and asks viewers to do the same. Jennifer also promotes her YouTube membership, acknowledges her patrons, and invites viewers to follow her on social media and Patreon, as well as to subscribe to her YouTube channel for more lessons.

Keywords

💡Phrasal Verb

A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or two particles, typically a preposition or an adverb, that creates a new meaning different from the original verb. For example, 'come down' means to move from a higher place to a lower one or decrease. The script focuses on understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively.

💡Pick up

In the context of learning, 'pick up' means to learn something indirectly, often through exposure and context rather than direct instruction. In the script, it's used to describe how one might learn new words or phrases.

💡Come up

'Come up' is a phrasal verb meaning to arise or happen. It is used in the script to describe when a problem occurs. This understanding helps learners to use it correctly in real-life situations.

💡Go out of business

This phrase means to stop operating a business due to financial failure. In the script, it's used to explain the consequence of bad sales, providing context for learners on how to use it.

💡Set up

'Set up' means to assemble or arrange something for use. In the video, it is used to describe the preparation of equipment before filming a video, illustrating its practical application.

💡Take on

'Take on' means to accept or handle a responsibility or task. The script uses it to explain accepting responsibility, giving learners insight into its usage in different contexts.

💡Make up

To 'make up' means to create something using imagination, often used for stories or excuses. In the script, it refers to the creation of an original story, demonstrating its use in creative contexts.

💡Figure out

'Figure out' means to understand or solve something. The script uses it to describe arriving at an answer or understanding a problem, showing how it can be applied in problem-solving scenarios.

💡Take out

'Take out' means to remove or withdraw something. In the video, it's used in the context of withdrawing money from a bank account, providing a clear example of its usage in everyday transactions.

💡Come down to

'Come down to' means to be the most important aspect or the deciding factor. The script uses it to explain reducing complex matters to their essential points, helping learners to grasp its significance in decision-making.

Highlights

Jennifer introduces a quiz to review phrasal verbs from previous lessons.

Explanation of 'pick up' as learning indirectly from context.

'Problem comes up' signifies the occurrence of an issue, not its worsening or end.

Clarification of 'going out of business' as a negative outcome due to poor sales.

Setting up equipment before filming a video is the correct use of 'set up'.

Taking on responsibility is about accepting it, not rejecting it.

The distinction between 'gave up' and 'made up' in the context of creating a story.

Understanding 'figure something out' as arriving at an answer, not being confused.

Differentiating between 'withdrawal' and 'deposit' in the context of banking.

Crime going down is a positive development, indicating a decrease in criminal activities.

Taking a day off means working less and spending time away from the job.

The importance of practice in mastering phrasal verbs and the method of how to practice effectively.

Jennifer emphasizes the significance of understanding the grammar of phrasal verbs, including transitivity and separability.

The phrasal verb 'come down' is intransitive and can mean moving from a higher to a lower place or a decrease in value.

'Come down to' requires an object and signifies the most important factor in a situation.

'Go ahead' is an intransitive phrasal verb that means to proceed or give permission.

The use of 'go up' to indicate an increase in value or to physically move upwards.

The phrasal verb 'go up to' is used to describe approaching someone or something.

A cheer going up from a crowd signifies a collective shout of support or excitement.

Jennifer encourages viewers to review the lesson and continue learning phrasal verbs.

Invitation to become a YouTube member for additional practice and exclusive content.

Transcripts

Hi everyone. I'm Jennifer from English with  Jennifer. Let's start with a quiz to review  

some of the phrasal verbs we covered in earlier  lessons. Ready? I'll ask you ten questions.

One. When you pick up a new word or phrase,  

does that mean you learn it directly from a  clear explanation or indirectly from context?

Indirectly.

Two. If a problem comes up, does that mean  it happens, it gets worse, or it ends?

It happens. It arises.

Three. Does going out of business  mean that sales have been really good  

or sales have been really bad?

Sales have been really bad. To  go out of business means you stop  

operating because you can't  run your business anymore.

Four. Before I film a new video, do I set  up my equipment or turn out my equipment?

I set it up. I assemble everything,  and I get it ready for use.

Five. If you take on responsibility, does  that mean you accept it or reject it?

You accept it. Taking something  on means you handle it.

Six. In one of my live streams,  I shared an original story.  

I wrote it, so did I give it up or make it up?

I made it up. I created the  story. I used my imagination.

Seven. If you figure something out, does  it confuse you or do you understand it?

You understand it. To figure out a  problem means you arrive at the answer.

Eight. When you take out money from your bank  account, is that a withdrawal or a deposit?

A withdrawal. To take something out  means you obtain it. You get it.

Nine. If crime goes down in  a city, is that good or bad?

It's good. It means the  number of crimes decreased.

Ten. If you take a day off from work,  does that mean you work more or less?

Less. When you take a day off from work,  

you spend time away from your job, so  you can relax or do something else.

How did you do? Let me remind you what's important.  Your success with phrasal verbs comes down to  

one thing: practice. I'm not saying how much  you practice decides everything. I'm saying how  

you practice is a key factor. You can study long  lists of phrasal verbs and work with flashcards  

for 20 or 30 minutes every day. That doesn't mean  you'll actually be ready to understand and use  

those phrasal verbs in real life situations. It's  better to focus on a short list of phrasal verbs  

and then make time to review. That's why I'm  presenting only three phrasal verbs at a time.  

Go ahead and make flashcards if  that study tool works for you,  

but don't just memorize definitions. Take the  time to learn the possible meanings of a single  

phrasal verb and the grammar it requires. Is  the phrasal verb transitive or intransitive?  

Meaning, does it take an object? If  it takes an object, is it separable?  

Lastly, pay attention to the context or contexts  in which a phrasal verb is used. Your accuracy  

with phrasal verbs will go up if you understand  when it's appropriate to use them. Right now it's  

time to learn three of the most common phrasal  verbs in English: come down, go ahead, go up.  

"Come down" is an intransitive phrasal verb. The  simple meaning is to move from a higher place  

to a lower one, or it could be a geographical  location, moving from north to south.  

The rain came down hard last night,  meaning it poured down from the sky.

Our friends came down from Montreal to  visit us. They visit Boston once a year.

Another common intransitive meaning of this  phrasal verb is similar to "go down." In 2020,  

gas prices in the U.S went down. People  were happy. Then the prices went up in 2021.  

The question is, "Will the prices  come down again?" Will they decrease?

When we use "come down to," we need an object.  Like this, the phrasal verb isn't separable,  

but what does it mean? Think of politics and  elections. People listen to views, policies,  

and promises, but often it comes down  to whether voters like a candidate  

or not. So it comes down to character.  If an election comes down to character,  

does that mean that character is one of many  factors or character is the deciding factor?

The deciding factor. When it comes down to  something, that something is what's most  

important. We're reducing a complex  matter to the most essential thing.

In conversation, you may hear a pronoun used and  then a longer explanation. It comes down to this.

Well, it comes down to this. You want  to be human in the eyes of the law.  

We also use "when it comes down to it" as a way  to focus a statement on what's most essential.  

Answer this question in the  comments. When it comes down to it,  

what do you want out of life? Or when it comes  down to it, what do you want most out of life?

"Go ahead" is intransitive. What does it  mean? Go ahead. I'll see you down there.  

Is the older man the father telling  his son to wait or go without him?

Go without him. "Go ahead" means "proceed."  

"Go ahead" can mean to proceed to a  place. You don't wait for someone.  

It's often said to give permission to someone  to leave you behind. Go ahead without me.  

Go ahead. I'll see you later. A variation  is, "You go on ahead. I'll come a bit later."

"Go ahead" can be said as an invitation  or permission to do something. Take a  

look. Go ahead. Don't be shy. Go ahead.  Don't be shy. Go ahead. Help yourself.

Please do. Go right ahead. These are all things  we might say in conversation. By the way, you  

may know Clint Eastwood's famous line with this  phrasal verb. If you do, put it in the comments.

Note that we can tag on another  verb to say what you actually do.  

For example: Go ahead and  choose. Go ahead and ask.  

Here's a question. If your friend is away from  the table when it's time to order at a restaurant,  

would you go ahead and order for them?  Tell me your answer in the comments.

"Go up" is intransitive and it means to rise  or increase. We already saw one example when I  

talked about gas prices. In 2020, gas prices went  down. Then they went up in 2021. What else can go  

up? The unemployment rate, productivity,  approval ratings, customer satisfaction.

"Go up" can also mean that you physically move  upwards. Here's a question. Would you go up  

three flights of stairs or use the elevator if  one were available? Tell me in the comments.

Another common meaning of "go  up" in everyday spoken English  

is to approach. You can go up to a  movie star and ask for an autograph.  

You can go up to a digital kiosk and use the  touch screen to order food in some restaurants.  

Notice how we use the preposition "to":  go up to someone, go up to something.

Here's a final meaning I'll share.  A cheer went up from the crowd.

What do you think happened and why?

If a cheer or chant goes up from a  group or crowd of people, it arises. It  

builds, and then it's shouted. A cheer  goes up after a goal at a sports game  

or when the band takes the stage  and performs their first song.

In this lesson we studied the phrasal verbs COME  DOWN, GO AHEAD, and GO UP. So go ahead and review  

as needed. I'll continue to add more lessons and,  hopefully, the series will go up to number 150  

on the list of the most common phrasal verbs in  English. It all comes down to time, and I don't  

have much of that, but I'll continue to do my  best. Will you do the same? I hope so. Please  

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