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:
dish something out
Meaning / Example:
1. to serve up food to people.
> Careful how you dish out the mashed potatoes. There may not be enough.
2. to distribute information, news, etc.
> The press secretaries were dishing reports out as fast as they could write them.
3. to give out trouble, scoldings, criticism, etc.
> The boss was dishing criticism out this morning, and I really got it.
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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