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:
set someone off
Meaning / Example:
1. to cause someone to become very angry; to ignite someone's anger.
> That kind of thing really sets me off!
> Your rude behavior set off Mrs. Franklin.
2. to cause someone to start talking or lecturing about a particular subject.
> When I mentioned high taxes it really set Walter off. He talked and talked.
Phrasal verbs are two or more words that come together to give us a new verb with a different meaning from the original words.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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