Phrasal Verb
A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.
Phrasal Verb:
sweep something under the carpet
Meaning / Example:
1. to hide dirt by brushing it away under the edge of a carpet.
> He was in such a hurry with the cleaning that he just swept the dirt under the carpet.
2. to hide or ignore something.
> You made a mistake that you can't sweep under the carpet.
A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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