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Here are the most common phrasal verbs related to sport:
Take up – start doing
I am looking to take up a new sport in the spring, but I don´t know which.
Work out – do sport
I work out at least 3 time a week to stay in shape.
Turn up – arrive/ be present
My brother is the best player on the team, but he hardly ever turns up.
Give up – quit/stop doing
If you have trouble doing something, it is important to persevere and never give up.
Join in – Take part in
I would like to join in the tennis match, if you don´t mind of course.
Get by – do the minimum
I´m not great at golf but I can get by.
Work on – dedicate time to
I need to work on my golf swing if I want to improve.
Warm up – prepare
It is important to warm up before doing exercise and also to cool down afterwards.
Knock out – eliminate
We knocked out our rivals in the semifinal so we are super happy.
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