Phrasal Verb


Phrasal verbs are two or more words that together act as a completely new verb with a meaning separate from those of the original words.


Phrasal Verb:
take someone off Sl.

Meaning:
to kill someone. (Underworld.)

Example:
Barlowe didn't want to have to take off Lefty but he was afraid he might talk.


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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.
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