Phrasal Verb: Run Out Of / Turn Down

Run out of and turn down are two essential English phrasal verbs used in everyday situations involving supplies and decisions. This lesson explains both with clear examples. Run out of means to use all of something so that none is left, as in we've run out of milk, can you buy some, a phrase commonly used at home or work. Turn down means to reject an offer or invitation, as in she turned down the job because it was too far away, describing a deliberate decision to decline something. These phrasal verbs cover two very different situations, running out of supplies and turning down opportunities, but both are extremely common in daily English conversation. Learning them together helps expand your vocabulary for describing everyday problems and decisions. Practice using both phrases in your own sentences to make them feel natural in conversation.