... dinner?
24. FOCUS ON: phrasalverbsusedas nouns, 2
As we saw in Section 5, two-word phrasalverbs are sometimes accented on the verb
and sometimes on the particle. Two-word nouns, however, are ... which modifies phrasal verbs, with the particle back that is
part of some phrasalverbs (and has the same meaning of again).
Infinitive
present tense -ing form past tense past participle
... from Colombia, but he hasn't ________ ________ there for seven years.
26. FOCUS ON: phrasalverbs and the adverb back
The adverb back is sometimes used with phrasalverbs to mean again....
... six suspects, but they _______ it ________ to two.
37. FOCUS ON: phrasalverbsusedas nouns, 3
When phrasalverbs are usedas nouns, the verb is usually in the infinitive form;
however, a small ... condition.
Adverbs and adverbials showing degrees of variability
A variety of adverbs and adverbial groups of words that together function as adverbs are
used to modify phrasalverbs that relate ... the questions using phrasalverbs from this
section. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in the correct tense.
1. My father asked me to speak more quietly. What did my father ask me to do?
2. I...
...
11. FOCUS ON: phrasalverbsused in
compound nouns
As we saw in Section 10, many two-word phrasalverbs can be usedas nouns. Many. of these
nouns formed from two-word phrasalverbs can be ... FOCUS ON: past perfect phrasalverbs
The past perfect is used to say that one thing in the past happened before another thing in the past:
Mike said the wedding had fallen through.
past earlier ... photocopier?
EXERCISE 11d — Write answers to the questions using phrasalverbs and nouns
from this section. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in the correct tense.
1. The electric company stopped...
...
11. FOCUS ON: phrasalverbsused in
compound nouns
As we saw in Section 10, many two-word phrasalverbs can be usedas nouns. Many. of these
nouns formed from two-word phrasalverbs can be ... photocopier?
EXERCISE 11d — Write answers to the questions using phrasalverbs and nouns
from this section. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in the correct tense.
1. The electric company stopped ... before?
EXERCISE 11 e, Review — Complete the sentences with these phrasalverbs from
previous sections. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in the correct tense. To check
their meanings, review the...
... three-word phrasal verbs. Three-word phrasalverbs always have
three words — there is no two-word version, or if there is a phrasal verb with the same
verb and first particle, it has a different ... meanings and are
classified separately.
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EXERCISE 10d — Write answers to the questions using phrasal verbs, participle
adjectives, and nouns from this section. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in ... was fun to visit my hometown, but I was sad to see that my old house was being
16. I need to buy a new 100-watt bulb; this one ________ ________ yesterday.
10. FOCUS ON: phrasalverbsused as...
... FOCUS ON: phrasalverbs with get, 1
Many phrasalverbs are based on the verb get, and it is important to understand that the meaning
of get in these verbs is not the same as the nonphrasal form ... questions using phrasalverbs from this
section. Be sure the phrasalverbs are in the correct tense.
1. My father came into my bedroom, shook my shoulder, and told me that breakfast was almost ready. ... and asked me to come to his house very quickly. What did Bill ask me to do?
EXERCISE 42c, Review — Complete the sentences with these phrasalverbs from
previous sections. Be sure the phrasal verbs...
...
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as well as
- in addition to
"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."
as yet
- until now, up to the present
As yet, our secretary has not talked ... trouble
The boy is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
ask (someone) out
- to ask a person for a date
My friend finally asked the woman at the bank out.
asleep at the switch
... was at large for many months.
at last
- finally, after a long time
I waited all morning for my friend's call until at last it came.
at least
- no less than
There were at least...
... something)
He washed his hands of the problem after the others refused to deal with it.
washed up
- no longer successful or needed
The boxer was all washed up and had to retire last year.
waste one`s ... question, the boy was the fastest runner on the team.
without rhyme or reason
- without purpose or reason
It seemed that the dispute between the two men was without rhyme or reason.
(be at one's) ... disaster but luckily it was not.
very last
- the end of something
We were able to buy the very last tickets to the concert.
very thing
- the exact thing that is required
The new sofa was...
... every morning.
as dull as dishwater
- very uninteresting
The speakers at the conference were as dull as dishwater.
as far as
- to the extent or degree of something
As far as I know the ...
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as well as
- in addition to
"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."
as yet
- until now, up to the present
As yet, our secretary has not talked ...
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as Idioms
as a last resort
- if everything else fails
As a last resort we decided to borrow some money to buy the car.
as a matter of fact
- actually
As a matter of...
... hatchet with his brother and they are now friendly again.
business as usual
- to continue as usual
It was business as usual for the small stores soon after the fire destroyed the shopping ... unpleasant fact that one must accept
Losing the election was a bitter pill to swallow for the candidate.
black out
- to faint or pass out
Suddenly the young woman blacked out while she was ... worst member of a family
The boy was the black sheep of the family and nobody liked him.
blast off
- to shoot into the sky (used for a rocket)
The rocket blasted off at noon.
blaze a trail...
... accountant was fired when someone discovered that he was cooking the books.
cool as a cucumber
- to be very calm and brave, to be not worried or anxious
The woman was as cool as a cucumber ... small city cashed in on their success after the winter Olympics.
cash on the barrelhead
- to pay cash to buy something
It was cash only at the store and we were forced to pay cash on the barrelhead ...
The day that the new coach would be chosen was now close at hand.
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cut class
- to not go to class
I cut class last week and went to a movie.
cut corners
...
...
dead as a doornail
- to be very dead
The man was as dead as a doornail after the car accident.
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dash off
- to leave quickly
We dashed off as soon as the ... river began to dry up early in the summer.
duck soup
- easy, effortless
"How was the test last week?"
"It was duck soup - no problem at all."
dumb bunny
- a stupid ... this season.
done in
- to be tired, to be exhausted
I was done in so I went to bed early.
done to a T
- to be cooked just right
The steaks were done to a T and everybody was very...
... done
- to be easier to talk about than to do
I would like to change jobs but it is easier said than done.
easy come, easy go
- something that you get easily can be lost easily
My cousin ... the large piano.
easy-going
- to be tolerant and relaxed
Our boss has a very easy-going management style.
easy to come by
- to be easy to find
Money is not easy to come by for many ... everything is easy come,
easy go.
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easy does it
- doing something slowly or without sudden movements
"Easy does it," I said as we moved...
...
The woman gave birth to a baby boy last night.
give chase to (someone or something)
- to chase or run after someone or something
The police gave chase to the man who robbed the store. ... themselves (used for two people)
We always go Dutch when we go on a date.
go easy on (someone or something)
- to be kind or gentle with someone or something
I asked my friend to go easy on ... tried to get up the nerve to ask my friend about his new job.
get used to (someone or something)
- to become accustomed to someone or something
I am slowly getting used to my new job.
get...