To be perfectly honest, there really is no such thing as a “business phrasal verb”. Phrasal verbs can, however, be used in a business context. When talking with business associates, it’s important to be able to use these verbs well without hesitation. I’ve picked out a few that work really well in a business environment.
1. Butter up: If you “butter someone up” it means you compliment them a lot so that you can get something in return.
“Did you see him buttering up the boss yesterday? I’m sure he’s going to ask for a raise soon”
2. Keep up: If you “keep up” it means that you are up to schedule.
“I’ve had to work a lot of OT this week just to keep up. It’s driving me crazy”
3. Stand up to: If you “stand up to” someone it means that you are confronting them and you refuse to continue to take their abuse.
“She finally stood up to her manager and told him that she couldn’t take any more of his constant complaining.