Phrasal Verb
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)
Phrasal Verb:
carve someone or something up
Meaning:
to damage someone or something by careless or purposeful cutting (of a person, can be figurative).
Example:
Someone carved the tabletop up. Who did it and why?
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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