KEEL OVER Definition: to fall down, usually because of sickness, exhaustion or laughter. (This verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. She was fine yesterday, but this morning she just keeled over. E.g.2. He stood up, finished the last drop of whiskey in the bottle, then keeled over unconscious. This phrasal verb can’t be separated.

KEEP (something) BACK Definition: to make sure that you do not use or give away all of something, in case you need it later. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: Because we have so many visitors over Easter, I always keep some eggs back in case someone arrives unexpectedly. E.g.2: Don’t forget to keep some strawberries back so that you can decorate the cake when it is baked. This phrasal verb can be separated. (E.g. 1 and 2)

KEEP (something) DOWN Definition: to not vomit after eating. This verb is usually used with “can’t” to express the idea that you are unwell and vomit after eating. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: Oh doctor, I’m not well. I can’t keep anything down. E.g.2: I’m feeling a little better today. I had a little food earlier and I managed to keep it down. This phrasal verb can be separated

KEEP TO Definition: to talk about one subject, without talking about other, irrelevant things. (This verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. I wish you’d keep to the point. E.g.2. This discussion about potential new markets is interesting, but we should keep to the question in hand – what shall we do about the European market?. This phrasal verb can’t be separated.

KICK OFF Definition: to start a game of football by kicking the ball from the centre of the pitch. (There is also a noun – the kick-off. Eg. The kick-off is at 3 p.m.) (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: They scored the first goal just 1 minute after kicking off. E.g.2: That team is so bad that the only time they touch the ball is when they kick off. This phrasal verb cannot be separated.

KNOCK (something) OVER Definition: to deliberately or accidentally push or hit something so it falls on its side. E.g.1: Do you have a cloth? Someone left a cup of coffee on the floor and I’ve just knocked it over. E.g.2: She was knocked over by a car, but luckily she wasn’t seriously hurt. This phrasal verb can be separated.

KNOCK UP Definition: (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)to make something very quickly, using whatever is available [British informal] E.g.1. There wasn’t much food in the cupboard, but I managed to knock up a meal for myself. E.g.2. They knocked up a shelter out of the driftwood they found on the beach. This phrasal verb can be separated.