Phrasal Verb
Phrasal verbs are compound verbs that result from combining a verb with an adverb or a preposition. The resulting compound verb is idiomatic.
Phrasal Verb:
beat something up
Meaning / Example:
1. to whip up something, such as an egg.
> Beat the egg up and pour it in the skillet.
2. to ruin something; to damage something.
> The banging of the door has really beat this wall up.
Phrasal verbs are multi-word verbs that, like single-word verbs, convey action of the body or mind or occurrences. Phrasal verbs consist of a basic verb + another word or words, usually a preposition or adverb. Example: speak (basic verb) + up (preposition)
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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Phrasal Verb
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