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What does it mean to 'put up with' someone or something?
To accept and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
What is the meaning of 'look up to' in the context of expressing admiration?
To admire and respect someone
What does it mean to 'hang out' with friends?
To spend time with friends in a casual way
To 'get on with' someone means to have a romantic relationship with that person.
False
If someone says they 'go out with' someone, it means they have a good friendship with that person.
False
To 'put up with' someone means to admire or respect that person.
False
If someone says they 'look up to' someone, it means they have a good relationship with that person.
False
The phrasal verb 'get on with' can be used to describe a romantic relationship.
False
To 'put up with' someone means to have a good relationship with that person.
False
Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
Tolerating
- Put up with: to accept and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
- Take in stride: to accept something unpleasant or difficult without becoming upset
- Stomach something: to accept or tolerate something unpleasant or difficult
Expressing Admiration
- Look up to: to admire and respect someone
- Take to: to like or admire someone or something immediately
- Be into: to be interested in and enthusiastic about something
Socializing
- Hang out: to spend time with friends in a casual way
- Get along: to have a good relationship with someone
- Catch up: to talk to someone and find out what has been happening in their life
Building Relationships
- Get on with: to have a good relationship with someone
- Hit it off: to quickly become friends with someone
- Take to: to like or admire someone or something immediately
Conflict Resolution
- Work out: to find a solution to a problem or disagreement
- Iron out: to resolve difficulties or disagreements
- Make up: to forgive and forget a quarrel or disagreement
Relaxation
- Take it easy: to relax and not work or do anything strenuous
- Unwind: to relax and become less tense or anxious
- Kick back: to relax and enjoy oneself
Problem-solving
- Figure out: to find a solution to a problem
- Work out: to find a solution to a problem or disagreement
- Get around: to find a way to overcome a problem or difficulty
Phrasal Verbs
Tolerating
- To accept and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation, you can "put up with" it.
- When you "take in stride" something unpleasant, you accept it without becoming upset.
- If you can "stomach" something, you can accept or tolerate it, even if it's unpleasant.
Expressing Admiration
- To admire and respect someone, you can "look up to" them.
- When you "take to" someone or something, you like or admire them immediately.
- If you're "into" something, you're interested in and enthusiastic about it.
Socializing
- To spend time with friends in a casual way, you can "hang out" with them.
- When you "get along" with someone, you have a good relationship with them.
- If you want to "catch up" with someone, you talk to them and find out what's been happening in their life.
Building Relationships
- To have a good relationship with someone, you can "get on with" them.
- When you "hit it off" with someone, you quickly become friends with them.
- You can also "take to" someone or something, meaning you like or admire them immediately.
Conflict Resolution
- To find a solution to a problem or disagreement, you can "work out" the issue.
- If you "iron out" difficulties or disagreements, you resolve them.
- When you "make up" after a quarrel or disagreement, you forgive and forget.
Relaxation
- To relax and not work or do anything strenuous, you can "take it easy".
- If you "unwind", you relax and become less tense or anxious.
- You can also "kick back" and relax, enjoying yourself.
Problem-solving
- To find a solution to a problem, you can "figure out" the answer.
- You can also "work out" a problem or disagreement, finding a solution.
- If you "get around" a problem or difficulty, you find a way to overcome it.
Phrasal Verbs with Prepositions
Get On With
- Means to have a good relationship with someone, to get along with someone
- Example: having a good relationship with a family member or colleague
Go Out With
- Means to have a romantic relationship with someone, to date someone
- Example: being in a romantic partnership with someone for a period of time
Put Up With
- Means to tolerate or accept something unpleasant or annoying
- Example: dealing with a difficult situation or person, such as a noisy neighbor
Look Up To
- Means to admire or respect someone, to consider someone as a role model
- Example: having a person you respect and follow as an example, such as a parent or teacher
Test your knowledge of phrasal verbs related to tolerating difficult situations, expressing admiration, and socializing with others. Learn common phrases and idioms in English.
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