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:
take someone or something on

Meaning:
to accept the task of handling a difficult person or thing.

Example:
Nobody wanted to take on Mrs. Franklin, but it had to be done.


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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.
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