Introduction

In our previous post, we looked at the meaning of “rush” and common expressions like in a rush and rush hour.

But that’s not the whole story.

In real English, “rush” is also used in phrasal verbs, and these are very common in conversations.

Let’s look at the most useful ones

🔹 More Examples 

🔸 Rush into

• She rushed into the decision and later regretted it.
• Don’t rush into things — think first.
• He rushed into starting his own business without experience.

🔸 Rush off

• I have to rush off now — my meeting is starting.
• She rushed off as soon as the phone rang.
• He rushed off without finishing his coffee.

🔸 Rush back

• I rushed back to the office when I realised my mistake.
• She rushed back home to get her passport.
• We rushed back before it started raining.

🔸 Rush over

• I rushed over to help when I heard the noise.
• He rushed over to see what was happening.
• She rushed over when her friend called her.

👉 Notice how “rush” always adds the idea of speed and urgency.