Before we get to the difference, let us first discuss what a verb is.
A Verb is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forms the main part of the predicate of a sentence.
Example Verbs- hear, happen, plummet, sit, stand etc.
Whereas a Phrasal Verb is a phrase which consists of a verb in combination with either an adverb or preposition or both preceding or succeeding it. The meaning of the phrasal verb is different than that of its constituent parts.
phrasal verb = verb + adverb/preposition
Example Phrasal Verbs- hold on, zoom in, sit up, look out, answer back etc.
Idioms are groups of words in a specific order that form an expression whose meaning is different from that of the usual meanings of its constituent parts/words. Idioms are usually special to one language and do not usually have a correct translation into another language.
Example Idioms- spilling the beans, it takes two to tango, hit the sack, cry over spilt milk, one’s cup of tea etc.
