How to Learn Phrasal Verbs in English Quickly
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Today, I would like to share with you 6 tips to learn Phrasal Verbs in English quickly, this lesson was written by LINDSAY DOW
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1. to break down: to stop functioning
Compare this idiom with to burn out in Lesson 12.
To burn out means that electrical equipment becomes hot from overuse and stops functioning.
To break down means that something stops functioning mechanically, whether from...
1. up to date: modern; current, timely
Hyphens (-) separate the parts of this idiom when it precedes a noun form, as in the third example. The verb to update derives from this idiom.
Ex: The president insisted that the...
1. to keep out: not to enter, not allow to enter
Ex: There was a large sign outside the door that said, "Danger! Keep out!"
Ex: I've told you to keep the dog out of the house.
2. to keep...
1. to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain)
Ex: Please make sure that you turn off the radio before you go out.
Ex: Could you make certain of the time? I don't want to...
1. to wake up: to arise from sleep, to awaken
Compare wake up and get up as used in the first example.
Example: Marge woke up this morning very early, but she did not get up until about ten o'clock.
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1. to be about to: to be at the moment of doing something, to be ready
This idiom is often sued with the adverb just.
Ex: I was just about to leave when you telephoned.
Ex: Oh, hi, John. We're...
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1. to point out: to show, to indicate, to bring to one's attention
Ex: What important buildings did the tour guide point out to you?
Ex: The...
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1. under the weather: not feeling well, sick
Ex: John stayed home from work because he was feeling under the weather.
Ex: When you cat cold, you...
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1. to shake hands: to exchange greetings by clasping hands
Ex: When people meet for the first time, they usually shake hands.
Ex: The student warmly shook...
