Dec 4, 2022
Episode 17. Three-part Phrasal Verbs
Three-part Phrasal Verbs are made of a verb, a particle and a preposition. In this episode you'll learn a few of them.
You can download the transcript of this episode here.
The list of three-part phrasal verbs introduced in the recording:
* *get round to sth, *
* *get sth over with, *
* *feel up to sth, go in for sth,*
* *look forward to, *
* *put up with sth, *
* *talk down to sb.*
*GET ROUND TO*: When you get round to doing something you finally do what you have delayed doing or have been too busy to do.
*GET OVER WITH*: If you want to get something unpleasant over with, you want to do it or finish experiencing it quickly, since you cannot avoid it.
*FEEL UP TO*: When you don't feel up to something, you don't have enough strength or energy to do it or deal with it.
*GO IN FOR*: If you go in for a particular activity, you decide to do it as a hobby or interest. It can also mean choosing something as your job.
*LOOK FORWARD TO*: If you look forward to something, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it.
*PUT UP WITH*: If you put up with something, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory.
*TALK DOWN TO*: If someone talks down to you, they talk to you in a way that shows they treat you as if you are not very intelligent or very important.
Other interesting words and expressions used in the recording:
* *to stick in your memory, *
* *procrastination, *
* *a mundane task, *
* *a mere formality, *
* *chores, *
* *formalities, *
* *paperwork, *
* *to have a pint, *
* *to drag yourself out of bed, *
* *to hand in one's notice*
*Takeaway 1:* Try learning phrasal verbs in the context of a story.
*Takeaway 2:* Don't finish every email with: "I'm looking forward to hearing from you." Use alternatives, such as:
* "Let me know what you think."
* "Keep me posted."
* "I hope to hear from you soon."
* "Please keep me informed of any developments."
* "I'm eagerly awaiting your response."
* "Your prompt response would be appreciated."
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