L2 English Speakers: How do you feel about phrasal verbs?

When I volunteered as an English tutor in college, phrasal verbs were probably the most difficult feature to tackle. As a native speaker, I obviously couldn’t fully see from the tutees’ perspective, but tutoring definitely made me realize how strange they are. Did you struggle with them while learning English? If so, have they gotten easier for you over time? Or do you try to avoid them when possible?