Phrasal verb Definition

Phrasal verbs: what are they and how are they used?

An idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb or a preposition which creates a meaning different from the original verb.

Example:
I ran into my teacher at the movies last night (Run + into = meet)
He ran away when he was 15. (Run + away = leave home)

1. Idioms with meaning and examples – Couch Potato

The people who likes to spend time sitting or lying down while watching television is sometimes called as a couch potato

Couch is a piece of furniture

Examples:

•    The only thing you do all day is watch TV. You’ve become a real couch potato, haven’t you?
• My husband has become a couch potato since he lost his job.
• My son is the opposite of a couch potato – he jogs, works out
• OK, it’s time to stop being such a couch potato – let’s do some work
• Stop being a couch potato! Turn off the TV and go out and do something