Phrasal Verb


Phrasal verbs are compound verbs that result from combining a verb with an adverb or a preposition. The resulting compound verb is idiomatic.


Phrasal Verb:
explain something away

Meaning:
to explain something so that it is no longer a problem.

Example:
You can try to explain it away if you want, but that won't solve the problem.


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A verb combined with an adverb or a preposition, or sometimes both, to give a new meaning.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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