martes, 22 de octubre de 2013

The Phrasal verbs

In English, a compound verb formed by the combination of a verb and a grammatical particle, i.e. an adverb or a preposition, or even by a verb followed by an adverb and a preposition.

Phrasal verbs
Translation
For example
Get a long
Likee a chother
I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along.
Put up with
tolerate
I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car.
Turn  up
appearsuddenly
Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighborhood.
Have against
being in disagreement with someone or something for one reason in particular
I have nothing against  Contreras, but I don't like his manners.
Get around
havemobility
My grandfather can get around fine with his new wheelchair.
Goover something
review
Please go over your answers before you submit your test.
Keep something from someone
nottell
We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.























Hangon
wait a short time (informal)
Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
Set up
arrange, organize
Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company.
Give in
reluctantly stop fighting or arguing
My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.
Growapart
stop being friends over time
My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools
Cut in
interrupt
The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22°C.
Come across
findunexpectedly
I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet.
Callon someone
visitsomeone
visitsomeone
Break up
startlaughing (informal)
The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking.


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