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Game for English Learners - Drop one, take one: Phrasal Verbs!

Game for English Learners - Drop one, take one: Phrasal Verbs!

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The idea for this game is similar to Coge una, suelta otra.

It's going to be with phrasal verbs their definitions, and examples of their use.

You will take the verb or the particle of the previous phrasal verb and form a new one, include a definition (it can be from a dictionary) and an example sentence (it must be your own work).

E.g.

Look up. - To find the meaning of something in the dictionary.

For example: Jane needs to look up a lot of words in the dictionary when she studies Spanish.

Wash up - To clean the ware. (Dishes, plates, knives, forks etc.)

For example: It was Simon's turn to do the wash up after dinner.

Wash out - To remove something by washing.

For example: I spilled tomato sauce on my skirt but I managed to wash it out.

One meaning for each phrasal verb is enough. If your English is very good you can try to take a phrasal verb you already know and find a meaning for it you didn't know already.

Including pictures is excellent smile

Everyone is welcome to take part! smile

Let's start with:

Set off - To begin a journey.

For example: They set off for the beach at 1 in the afternoon. alt text

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updated Mar 1, 2012
edited by --Mariana--
posted by rabbitwho
Hola Rebecca. I'm still learning english too. :) - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011
An excellent concept! - pesta, Apr 5, 2011
Much better than mine - boo hoo ! - ian-hill, Apr 5, 2011
I hesitated to participate on this post, then thought I should have no problem proving that I am learning English :) - dc-alien-z, Apr 7, 2011
Nice to see more games for our ever helpful Spanish speakers and others learning English :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 8, 2011

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Get down -- 70's term that means to dance and have fun.

Goyo says: Let's get down tonight., amgios!

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updated Apr 8, 2011
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
Classic, lol :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 8, 2011
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Fool around -- to do something jokingly or in a non-serious way.

Stop fooling around and get your room cleaned!

updated Apr 10, 2011
posted by --Mariana--
Want to fool around with me later? jeje - Goyo, Apr 5, 2011
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Drive by -- when something happens suddenly and then all is quiet.

There was a "drive by" shooting in the neighborhood. Maybe it was Goyo?

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updated Apr 10, 2011
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
omg - Goyo, Apr 5, 2011
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get over - to recover from

Poor Goyo was unable to get over my breaking off with him and committed suicide.

updated Apr 8, 2011
edited by 00494d19
posted by 00494d19
jeje - Goyo, Apr 5, 2011
¡Qué terrible! :( - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 8, 2011
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Shop around - Going from place to place in search of something

Marianne and I are going to shop around for some nice shoes.

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updated Apr 8, 2011
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--
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Drive through - a takeaway restaurant, bank, etc., designed so that you don't have to leave your car.

Luckily, although there was a drive by Marianne wasn't there to see it because she was getting a drive through meal at McDonalds.

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updated Apr 8, 2011
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--
Okay... Let's allow nouns formed directly from phrasal verbs! Nice example. - rabbitwho, Apr 5, 2011
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Go around --- To satisfy a demand or requirement.

There is just enough food to go around.

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updated Apr 7, 2011
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
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Get by - to survive or manage

Goyo tried to commit suicide, but he didn't manage, so now he's getting by with the help of Marianne.

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updated Apr 7, 2011
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--
That is funny Jen lol :) - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011
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Break down - to fall apart emotionally

When Heidi broke up with Goyo he broke down and cried.

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updated Apr 7, 2011
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--
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break off - to finish a relationship

I broke off with Goyo, because he fell in love with Mariana.

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updated Apr 7, 2011
edited by 00494d19
posted by 00494d19
I love that caption, fun fun fun :) - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011
Pues, no pude pararme. ¡Es irresistable! - Goyo, Apr 5, 2011
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Go through= Read again

Despite of going through my notes, my head is blank at this moment.

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updated Apr 6, 2011
edited by Ashis
posted by Ashis
Despite going through my notes, my head is blank at -the- moment. Great! :) - rabbitwho, Apr 5, 2011
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Tick off -- to upset

Do N O T tick me off by asking too many questions.

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updated Apr 5, 2011
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
How did you come up with that? How are your chihuahuas? Been a good year for you so far? Everything ok? Do you like this game? Having fun? Ticked off yet? May I ask another question? Hi Mariana :) - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011
Lol - Leatha, Apr 5, 2011
Ay ay ay, no he visto esa cara. ¿Quién eres? Dónde dejaste a mi novia? jejeje - Goyo, Apr 5, 2011
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Get by - manage with difficulty to live or accomplish

I just can't get by without a good cup of coffee in the morninggrin

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updated Apr 7, 2011
posted by 00494d19
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Messing around - To act in a childish manner.

I keep seeing silly jokes in the forum because everybody keeps messing around.

wink I love it. Amor y paz

updated Apr 7, 2011
edited by EL_MAG0
posted by EL_MAG0
Jejeje - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2011
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keep something up: continue at the same rate.

Keep up the good work cheesealt text

updated Apr 10, 2011
posted by 00b6f46c