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Phrasal Verbs with Do: List, Examples & Exercises

Study Phrasal Verbs with Do by level using the links below. You can also find a comprehensive list and the exercises at the bottom of the page.

Phrasal Verbs with Do – A2-B1 Pre-Intermediate

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Exercise A2-B1 Pre-Intermediate

EXERCISE A2B1: Phrasal Verbs with Do – Pre-Intermediate

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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They have done ________ the living room this year.

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I didn’t understand the instructions, so I had to do the exercise ________.

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She forgot to do _______ her shoes and almost fell.

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Too much sugar can do serious damage _______ your teeth.

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This room could do ________ more light.

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What has this noise done _______ your concentration?

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I forgot my charger, so I’ll have to do ________ my phone today.

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Working late every night is doing him ________.

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I could really do _______ some help right now.

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We can do _______ dessert tonight.

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Phrasal Verbs with Do – B2-C1 Upper-Intermediate

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Exercise B2-C1 Upper-Intermediate

EXERCISE B2C1: Phrasal Verbs with Do – Upper-Intermediate

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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They did the office _______ to reflect the company’s new brand identity.

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The hotel was done _______ in a modern, minimalist style.

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The company decided to do _______ outdated procedures.

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The restaurant has been done _______ and looks brand new.

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Don’t do yourself ______, your work is excellent!

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She was done ________ her bonus because of an administrative error.

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A few more delays could do _______ the entire project.

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The new policy aims to do _______ unnecessary layers of approval.

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He has a habit of doing people _______ to make himself look better.

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That final budget cut could do _______ the entire research program.

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List of Phrasal Verbs with Do

Here’s a comprehensive list of phrasal verbs with do, their meaning, if they can be split by an object, and an example.

Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
do (something) over
🇺🇸		Alwaysredo or repeatI made too many mistakes, I’ll do the whole thing over.
do (something) out
🇬🇧		PossibleredecorateWe did our room out in light yellow and white.
do upPossiblefasten or tie
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renovate or redecorate		Please do up your coat before going out.
They’re planning to do up their old farmhouse.
do in (someone)PossibleexhaustThat long hike really did me in.
do for
🇬🇧		Neverhurt or cause serious damageThose bumpy roads really did for my car.
do away withNeverabolish or eliminateWe should do away with outdated rules.
do withoutNevermanage without somethingI can do without a printer, take your time to fix it.
do with (something)Neverfind something useful or beneficialI could do with a cold beer right now.
do (someone) out of (something)Almost always (except Passive Voice)cheat someone out of somethingThey did him out of his bonus.
He was done out of his bonus.
do (someone) down
🇬🇧		Alwaysto criticize and humiliate someoneTheir purpose was to do me down during the meeting.

Please note that Phrasal verbs more common in United States are followed by 🇺🇸, and Phrasal Verbs more common in United Kingdom are followed by 🇬🇧.

In the split column you’ll find information about separating them, if it show “always” it means we always split the phrasal verb to add an object. “Possible” means that you can separate it or not. Finally, “never” means we should never separate that phrasal verb.

Phrasal verbs with Do Exercises

EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Do – Multiple Choice

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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We had to do the invitation cards ______ because the date was wrong.

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Can you do ______ coffee in the morning? I can’t.

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You look tired—you could do ______ a break.

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That curry last night did ______ my stomach—I feel awful.

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We’re thinking of doing the office ______ in shades of green to create a calm vibe.

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It’s time to do ______ these useless procedures.

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He was done ______ after jogging ten kilometers without stopping.

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We bought a run-down barn and are now doing it ______.

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They always do me ______ when I suggest new ideas, and it’s demotivating.

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She claimed the contractor did her ______ several hundred euros by overcharging.

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EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Do – Fill the blanks

Fill the gaps with the correct phrasal verb particle.

Example: I’m giving ______ some clothes I no longer use.

Hint: to donate

Answer: away

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I could really do a nap right now.

Hint: to find useful

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I’m planning to do the spare bedroom for guests.

Hint: to redecorate

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I had to do internet all weekend, it was so frustrating!

Hint: to manage without it

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Many companies have done plastic packaging.

Hint: to abolish

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The manager tried to do him his commission.

Hint: to cheat

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It’s freezing! Do your coat before we leave.

Hint: to tie or fasten

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The teacher asked her to do the project with more accurate data.

Hint: to redo

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The press tried to do him , but the public still supported him.

Hint: to criticize

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The flood really did the lower floor of the house.

Hint: to damage

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That double shift really did me , I can barely move.

Hint: to tire, exhaust

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