Wednesday, 4 February 2015

PHRASAL VERBS 6


1.        grow into something
grow big enough to fit
This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year.
2.        hand something down
give something used to someone else
I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.
3.        hand something in
submit
I have to hand in my essay by Friday.
4.        hand something out
to distribute to a group of people
We will hand out the invitations at the door.
5.        hand something over
give (usually unwillingly)
The police asked the man to hand overhis wallet and his weapons.
6.        hang in
stay positive (N.Amer., informal)
Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.
7.        hang on
wait a short time (informal)
Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
8.        hang out
spend time relaxing (informal)
Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place.
9.        hang up
end a phone call
He didn't say goodbye before he hung up.
10.     hold someone/
something back
prevent from doing/going
I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.
11.     hold something back
hide an emotion
Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral.
12.     hold on
wait a short time
Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.
13.     hold onto someone/
something
hold firmly using your hands or arms
Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside.
14.     Hold someone/
something up
rob
A man in a black mask held the bank upthis morning.
15.     keep on doing something
continue doing
Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil.
16.     keep something from
someone
not tell
We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.
17.     Keep someone/something out
stop from entering
Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room.
18.     keep something up
continue at the same rate
If you keep those results up you will get into a great college.
19.     let someone down
fail to support or help, disappoint
I need you to be on time. Don't let medown this time.
20.     let someone in
allow to enter
Can you let the cat in before you go to school?
21.     look after someone/something
take care of
I have to look after my sick grandmother.
22.     look down on someone
think less of, consider inferior
Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me.
23.     look for someone/something
try to find
I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding.


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