Phrasal Verbs
Or phrasal verbs phrasal verbs are in English, special verbs consist of a verb and a preposition or an adverb (or a combination of both). For example:
-Verb + preposition: Turn on (On)
Break down
• Remove a barrier or obstacle.
example
He had to BREAK DOWN their opposition to his ideas.
Add up
• Be a satisfactory explanantion for something.
Example• She explained why
the work wasn't ready, but her story doesn't ADD UP.
Ask after
Enquire about someone's health, how life is going.
example
Jenny rang earlier and ASKED AFTER you, so I told her you were fine
Ball up
• Confuse or make things complicated.
Example
The new project has BALLED me UP- I have no idea what to do.
Bash about
Mistreat physically.
example
If you BASH your monitor ABOUT like that, it won't last long.
Be onto
Pursue, be aware of someone's true nature.
example
He's being very careful because he thinks the police ARE ONTO him.