Phrasal Verb: Take Up / Try On

Take up and try on are two common English phrasal verbs related to starting new activities and shopping. This lesson explains both clearly. Take up means to start doing a new hobby or activity, as in I've recently taken up yoga, describing the beginning of a new interest or routine. Try on means to test clothes before buying them, as in you should try on that jacket, it looks nice, a phrase used constantly while shopping. These phrasal verbs cover two very different everyday situations, hobbies and shopping, but both are extremely useful in casual conversation. Take up is great for talking about lifestyle changes and new interests, while try on is essential vocabulary for any shopping trip or conversation about clothes. Practicing these phrases in context will help you sound more natural when talking about your hobbies or shopping experiences in English.