Phrasal Verb
Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.
Phrasal Verb:
pay someone back
Meaning / Example:
1. to return money that was borrowed from a person.
> You owe me money. When are you going to pay me back?
> You must pay John back. You have owed him money for a long time.
2. to get even with someone [for doing something].
> I will pay her back for what she said about me.
> Fred eventually will pay Mike back. He bears grudges for a long time.
Phrasal verbs, also called two-word verbs, are idiomatic expressions wherein the second element of the verb (the adverb or particle) is not necessarily predictable.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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