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:
bust something up+
Meaning / Example:
1. Inf. to break or ruin something; to break something into smaller pieces. (Bust is a nonstandard form of burst meaning ‘break' here.)
> Who busted this plate up?
2. Sl. to ruin a marriage by coming between the married people. (Bust is a nonstandard form of burst meaning ‘break' here.)
> He busted their marriage up by starting rumors about Maggie.
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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