The Level Up English Podcast #351 British vs American Phrasal Verbs with Jesús Flórez
Nov 19, 2025
In this lively discussion, Jesús Flórez, a Colombia-born accent coach, dives into the quirky world of phrasal verbs. They challenge each other with British and American phrases, revealing fascinating differences like 'done in' versus 'pooped' for exhaustion. Jesús explains 'dish out' for criticism and compares it to British slang. They explore terms like 'skive off' and 'tough it out', highlighting the nuances in dialects. Join them for an entertaining and educational look at how language varies across the pond!
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Phrasal Verbs Define Natural Fluency
- Phrasal verbs are crucial for sounding natural and reaching advanced English levels.
- Many phrasal verbs overlap between British and American English, so learners need not master two separate sets.
Prioritize Shared Phrasal Verbs
- Learn common phrasal verbs rather than trying to memorize dialect-specific sets.
- Focus on shared usage first, then note a few regional differences for casual speech.
Done In Equals Exhausted
- Michael used the British phrasal verb 'done in' to mean exhausted and Jesús hadn't heard it commonly in the US.
- Jesús said Americans prefer adjectives like 'exhausted' or slang 'pooped' instead of a phrasal verb.