Saturday, December 4, 2010

The Neverending Phrasal Verbs I

One of the most challenges that English students have is about Phrasal Verbs. Despite of having posted some links here, I leave you some useful examples. Hope this post may help you.

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
* I am for the animal rights. / be for
Meaning:
to agree with - support


Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
 * She is in charge of the new project. / be in charge of 
 Meaning:
to be responsible for - manage


Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
* He was brought up by his granparents after his parents died. / bring up
Meaning:
to educate / raise a child

 Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
 * Dean broke up with me last weekend. I'm so sad! / break up
Meaning:
 to end a relatioship

Phrase / Phrasal Verb:
* I read in the news that the burglars broke into that famous jewelry again. / break into 
Meaning:
enter by force.

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