Phrasal Verbs Relating to Clothes
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- Mar 7, 2021
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 3
Phrasal Verbs Relating to Clothes
Read the following phrasal verbs:
1. Hang out
To dry clothes outside after washing
Ex: The weather was fine, so she hung out the washing.
2. Hang up
To put something on a hook or a hanger
Ex: Don’t leave your clothes on the floor, hang them up.
3. Put on
To dress yourself or someone else with an item or items of clothing
Ex: Put on your hat.
4. Have on
To be wearing a piece of clothing or type of clothing
Ex: Jimmy had everything on but his socks.
5. Slip on
Put on an item of clothing very easily.
Ex: She slipped on her flip flops before she went into the sea.
6. Throw on
To put on an item of clothing quickly and carelessly
Ex: I threw on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt as I was in a hurry.
7. Pull on
Put clothes on quickly
Ex: James pulled off his socks.
8. Wrap up
To put on warm clothes
Ex: She was wrapped up in a thick winter coat.
9. Bundle up
10. Kick off
To remove your shoes quickly
Ex: She kicked off her shoes.
11. Come off
To become removed from an item of clothing
Ex: He was running too fast and his shoes came off.
12. Take off
To remove a piece of clothing
Ex: Charlie was taking off his shirt when the phone rang.
13. Turn up
Shorten some trousers, a dress or a skirt so that they fit better
Ex: Mr. Smith’s jeans were too long. So he asked Mrs. Smith to turn up the bottom of the jeans for him.
14. Take in
To make an item of clothing smaller/ more narrow
Ex: You lost weight, and your dress doesn’t fit. I’ll have to take it in.
15. Zip up
To fasten something using a zip, or to become fastened using a zip
Ex: The dress zipped up at the front.
16. Do up
To fasten an item of clothing
Ex: Do up your coat or you’ll get cold.
17. Button up
To fasten one’s clothing tightly, as against cold weather
Ex: You should button up your shirt.
18. Try on
To put on an item of clothing to find out whether it fits or is suitable.
Ex: She always tried shoes on before she bought them.
19. Show off
Show something to a lot of people
Ex: He bought her a diamond ring and she is showing it off.
20. Go with
Suit each other
Ex: Those shoes go with your dress.
21. Dress up
Put on different clothes to look different than usual
Ex: He went to the party dressed up as a clown.
22. Wear out
To use an item until it is no longer in good condition
Ex: I wore out my boots. I need to buy a new pair soon.
I. Choose the Correct Phrasal Verb
Select the best option to complete each sentence.
It’s freezing outside! Make sure to [bundle up / turn up] before you leave the house.
I love these trousers, but they are way too long. I need to get someone to [take in / turn up] the bottoms.
She [slipped on / kicked off] her high heels the second she walked through the door because her feet hurt.
Do you think this green tie [goes with / shows off] my blue shirt?
I was late for work, so I just [wrapped up / threw on] the first clean dress I found in my closet.
He was so proud of his new designer watch that he couldn't stop [showing it off / putting it on] to everyone at the office.
Don't leave your jacket on the back of the chair; go [hang it out / hang it up] in the closet.
If your jeans are too loose around the waist after your diet, a tailor can [take them in / wear them out] for you.
I always [try on / dress up] sneakers before buying them to make sure they don't pinch my toes.
The kids love to [dress up / come off] as superheroes during Halloween.
Can you help me [do up / take off] the back of this dress? I can't reach the buttons.
The sun is finally shining, so I’m going to [hang out / have on] the wet sheets on the clothesline.
He has [worn out / zipped up] his favorite running shoes; there are literally holes in the soles.
It’s chilly today, so make sure to [button up / pull on] your jacket all the way to the top.
He [had on / put on] a beautiful tuxedo at the gala last night.
She [slipped on / wrapped up] a light cardigan over her shoulders as the evening got a bit cool.
It's polite to [take off / kick off] your hat when you enter a building.
The toddler was running so fast through the grass that one of his sneakers [came off / turned up].
It only takes a second to [zip up / have on] your boots if they have a zipper.
As soon as he woke up, he [pull on / hung up] his slippers and walked to the kitchen.
II. Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from your list. (Remember to change the verb tense if necessary!)
Look at that dark cloud! We should bring the laundry inside before it starts raining; I __________ it __________ this morning.
She __________ a beautiful diamond necklace at the party last night. Everyone was staring at it.
I've been walking in these boots for five years, and I’ve completely __________ them __________.
Don't worry about tieing those shoes; they are loafers, so you can just __________ them __________.
When the actor walked onto the red carpet, he __________ a sharp black suit and a matching hat.
The jacket was a bit too wide in the shoulders, so she had it __________ to fit her perfectly.
I need to __________ this coat before we go out; the wind is really biting today.
While he was playing soccer, his loose shoe __________ and flew across the field.
I am going to the mall to __________ some winter coats because my old one is too small.
Please __________ your wet towel on the hook in the bathroom.
He was in such a rush to get to the fire alarm that he just __________ his boots without socks.
It’s a formal event, so everyone is expected to __________ tonight. No jeans allowed!
These sleeves are a bit too long, so I will have to __________ them __________ an inch.
He reached behind his back to __________ his leather jacket before heading out on his motorcycle.
She was so tired after the marathon that she just __________ her running shoes at the front door.
Before you go out into the snow, make sure you __________ well with a scarf and gloves.
Please __________ your muddy boots before walking on the clean carpet.
Does this purple hat __________ these yellow sunglasses, or do they clash?
The little boy tried to __________ his own shirt, but he missed a couple of the buttonholes.
I was freezing, so I __________ a heavy sweater over my t-shirt.
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