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What does 'talk things over' mean in a conversation?
What does 'talk things over' mean in a conversation?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned in' in the context of crime?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned in' in the context of crime?
In which context would you use 'look for'?
In which context would you use 'look for'?
What does 'made for the exit' imply?
What does 'made for the exit' imply?
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What does the phrase 'give up' generally refer to?
What does the phrase 'give up' generally refer to?
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What does 'fall in with' mean in the context of social relationships?
What does 'fall in with' mean in the context of social relationships?
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When might you 'look after' someone?
When might you 'look after' someone?
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What does 'go around' mean?
What does 'go around' mean?
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What time did Hugh and Loretta set off from Dublin airport?
What time did Hugh and Loretta set off from Dublin airport?
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What did Hugh and Loretta do when they checked into the hotel?
What did Hugh and Loretta do when they checked into the hotel?
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How did Hugh and Loretta get from New York to Philadelphia?
How did Hugh and Loretta get from New York to Philadelphia?
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What did Loretta's relatives do at the bus station?
What did Loretta's relatives do at the bus station?
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What was Hugh and Loretta's experience with the noise from neighbors in New York?
What was Hugh and Loretta's experience with the noise from neighbors in New York?
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What was one of the souvenirs Hugh and Loretta brought back from their trip?
What was one of the souvenirs Hugh and Loretta brought back from their trip?
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What did Hugh and Loretta do during their cruise around the Caribbean?
What did Hugh and Loretta do during their cruise around the Caribbean?
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How did Hugh and Loretta feel about Miami during their trip?
How did Hugh and Loretta feel about Miami during their trip?
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What does the phrasal verb 'get stuck' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'get stuck' mean?
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Which phrasal verb means to 'collect somebody from somewhere'?
Which phrasal verb means to 'collect somebody from somewhere'?
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In the sentence 'Can you buy some at the supermarket?', which phrasal verb could complete this idea: 'I'm out ___ milk.'
In the sentence 'Can you buy some at the supermarket?', which phrasal verb could complete this idea: 'I'm out ___ milk.'
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What does the phrasal verb 'put up with' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'put up with' mean?
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Which phrasal verb would best fit this context: 'He needs to _____ before he can start his new job.'?
Which phrasal verb would best fit this context: 'He needs to _____ before he can start his new job.'?
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What does 'see (us) off' mean?
What does 'see (us) off' mean?
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Complete this sentence: 'I ____ have a cat, but he ran away.'
Complete this sentence: 'I ____ have a cat, but he ran away.'
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What does the phrasal verb 'set off' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'set off' mean?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
- Look forward to - To be excited or happy about a future event.
- Pick (us) up - To collect somebody from somewhere.
- Put up with - To tolerate something negative
- See (us) off - To accompany somebody as they begin a journey
- Set off - To begin a journey or trip
- Run out of - To exhaust or finish the supply of something
- Give (him) a lift - To drive somebody somewhere
- Get stuck - To not be able to advance
- Pull over - To stop a vehicle somewhere
- Get out (of) - To exit
- Get on - To continue, to proceed
- Get in - To enter
- Get through - To experience, to manage/to succeed
- Get together - To meet
- Get off - A bus etc.
- Get into - A car etc.
- Get over - A difficult time, an illness etc.
- Be up to - To be doing something
- Be around - To remain close to a place
- Be away - To be out of a place/of town etc.
- Be out of - To be without
- Be off - A day off; to go away; to be fishy
- Run away - To escape
- Run after - Someone/something, To chase
- Run out of - Not to have anymore
- Run into - To bump into; to collide
- Sit back - To relax and do nothing
- Sit down - To sit in an armchair etc.
- Talk things over - To discuss in order to make things clear.
- Talk about (something) - To discuss something.
- Talk with/to - To chat with somebody.
- Stand up - To show up.
- Stand up for - To defend, to fight.
- Turn in - To give somebody to the police
- Turn around - To turn 180 degrees
- Turn up - To show up; to appear
Hugh and Loretta's Trip
- Hugh and Loretta got married in June.
- Many friends and family attended the wedding.
- Some of Loretta's family flew in from Edinburgh.
- The couple had a late night at the wedding, but started early the next day.
- They set off at 5 am from Dublin Airport and flew directly to Boston, then stayed at a nice hotel.
- They were upgraded to a suite at the hotel because they were on their honeymoon and gave the staff champagne as a thank you.
- They picked up a motorcycle and rode to New York City.
- They stayed in a small apartment in New York City and had to put up with noisy neighbors.
- They went to Philadelphia by train and visited some of Loretta's relatives.
- Loretta's relatives saw them off at the bus station when they left Philadelphia.
- Their trip to Miami was amazing, with hot weather and lots of parties, and they then went on a cruise around the Caribbean.
- The cruise ship docked in New Orleans, and the couple spent their final days browsing for souvenirs.
- They were surprised by how friendly the people of New Orleans were, and found the owner of the B&B even drove them to the airport.
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs with this engaging quiz. Explore meanings and usage of various phrases to enhance your understanding of the English language. Perfect for learners looking to improve their fluency and comprehension.
