![]() The filling station was giving away free gas. My sister found out that her husband had been planning a surprise party for her. She filled up the grocery cart with free food. It isn't easy to bring up children nowadays.įill out this application form and mail it in. My mother brought up that little matter of my prison record again. The terrorists tried to blow up the railroad station. 'The price of lunch averages out at 10€ per person.When the object of the following phrasal verbs is a pronoun, the two parts of the phrasal verb must be separated: 'When the sales begin you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy that coat.' Take advantage of something (an opportunity).'The number of visitors attest to the popularity of the website.' Invite someone to lunch, dinner, the cinema.'I couldn't leave her standing outside in the cold so I asked her in.' 'I'll ask around and see if anyone has seen your cat.' 'It is hoped that they will arrive at an agreement at the end of the meeting.' Reach (an agreement, a decision, a conclusion).'When he saw the advertisement he decided to apply for the job.' Make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan, etc.).'The idea of camping in the woods doesn't appeal to me at all.' 'The organisers appealed to the crowd to stay calm.' Be responsible to/be controlled by (someone).'I agree to your proposal, but I can't answer for my associate.' 'Normally parents have to answer for their children's behaviour.' Reply rudely to someone in authority when you are expected to remain silent.'From the way he's speaking I suspect Tom is angling for a free ticket.' Try to obtain somethiing by hinting or suggesting.'His statement amounted to a confession.' 'The total repair work will amount to 1200€. Mention or make reference to something in an indirect way.You have to allow for heavy traffic at rush hour.' Take into consideration include in a calculation.'The policeman aimed his gun at the hijacker.' The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads. 'All contestants must adhere to the rules.' Support follow act in accordance with.'She explained what happened but the details she gave just don't add up.' Cause pain or annoyance by functioning badly.'The children acted out the scene in the classroom.' Demonstrate something with gestures and actions.'The police decided to act on the anonymous call they received.' 'He was so lonely he ached for the sound of a human voice.' 'I hope you can account for all the money you spent!' 'If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules.' Respect or obey (the law, a decision, a rule.).Alphabetical lists of commonly-used phrasal verbs in English. A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb the combination creates a meaning different from the original verb. ![]()
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