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Jan 22, 2024

Phrasal Verb

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1. Bring up - Meaning: To mention or introduce a topic. - Example: During the meeting, he brought up the importance of teamwork. 2. Break up - Meaning: To end a relationship. - Example: Sarah and Mark decided to break up after years of dating. 3. Call off - Meaning: To cancel something. - Example: Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor event. 4. Come across - Meaning:nTo find or encounter something by chance. - Example: While hiking, they came across a hidden waterfall in the forest. 5. Turn down - Meaning: To reject or decline an offer or request. - Example: Unfortunately, she had to turn down the job offer due to other commitments.

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more prepositions or adverbs, forming a single semantic unit with a distinct meaning. These combinations often have idiomatic expressions and can change the verb's original meaning.

1. Put up with - Meaning: To tolerate or endure a difficult situation or person. - Example: Jane can't put up with her noisy neighbors anymore. 2. Go through with - Meaning: To complete or proceed with an action, especially when it's difficult or unpleasant. - Example: Despite the challenges, they decided to go through with the renovation. 3. Hold out for - Meaning: To insist on getting or achieving something specific. - Example:nThe union is holding out for better working conditions. 4. Catch on - Meaning: To understand or grasp an idea or concept. - Example: It took some time, but eventually, he caught on to the new software. 5. Back off - Meaning: To stop being involved or interfering in a situation. - Example: When tensions rose, they decided to back off and avoid further conflict.

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