List of multi-word verbs: be

This is a list of multi-word verbs based on the verb be. It is intended as a reference for teachers, not as a mere list to be presented as-is to students.


 * be about
 * be about to
 * be above
 * be after
 * be along
 * be at
 * be away
 * be back
 * be behind
 * be below
 * be beneath
 * be by
 * be down
 * be down for
 * be down to
 * be for
 * be going to
 * be in
 * be in for
 * be in on
 * be in with
 * be likely to
 * be off
 * be on
 * be on at
 * be on to
 * be out for
 * be out of
 * be over
 * i. move towards: She said they'd be over as soon as they can.
 * ii. be finished: It'll be over soon.
 * set phrases: It's over and done with.; It's all over bar the shouting.; It ain't over till the fat lady sings (It ain't over till it's over);


 * be supposed to
 * be through (with)
 * be up
 * be up against
 * be up and about
 * be up to
 * be willing to