1. fall out
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(of hair, teeth) become loose and unattached
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His hair started to fall out when he was only 35.
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2. figure something out
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understand, find the answer
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I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room.
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3. fill something in
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to write information in blanks (Br.E.)
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Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number.
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4. fill something out
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to write information in blanks (N.Amer.)
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The form must be filled out in capital letters.
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5. fill something up
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fill to the top
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I always fill the water jug up when it is empty.
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6. find out
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discover
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We don't know where he lives. How can we find out?
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7. find something out
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discover
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We tried to keep the time of the party a secret, but Samantha found it out.
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8. get something across/over
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communicate, make understandable
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I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen.
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9. get along/on
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like each other
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I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along/on.
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10. get around
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have mobility
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My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair.
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11. get away
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go on a vacation
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We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week.
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12. get away with something
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do without being noticed or punished
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Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests.
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13. get back
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return
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We got back from our vacation last week.
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14. get something back
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receive something you had before
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Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate.
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15. get back at someone
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retaliate, take revenge
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My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat.
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16. get back into something
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become interested in something again
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I finally got back into my novel and finished it.
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17. get on something
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step onto a vehicle
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We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus.
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18. get over something
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recover from an illness, loss, difficulty
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I just got over the flu and now my sister has it.
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19. get over something
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overcome a problem
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The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations.
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20. get round to something
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finally find time to do (N.Amer.:get around to something)
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I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards.
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21. get together
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meet (usually for social reasons)
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Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.
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22. get up
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get out of bed
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I got up early today to study for my exam.
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23. get up
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stand
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You should get up and give the elderly man your seat.
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Thursday, 6 November 2014
PHRASAL VERBS 4
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