Coge una, suelta otra (with phrasal verbs)

Question

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

Everyone is welcome to take part!

Let's start with:

Set off - To begin a journey.

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

Great idea! I changed your title and category to be a little more detailed. Can't wait to see the results! - Paralee, Feb 22, 2012

Pero, ¿en inglés y español? - Xocoyote, Feb 24, 2012

Answer 1

to set up : to provide the money so that someone can start a business, buy a house etc.

For example: Their parents set the young couple up in a flat of their own.

Answer 2

get set = to prepare oneself - for the start of a race for example.

"Ready - get set - GO !"

Now we can have a lot of phrasals with "get"

Answer 3

dead set = "to insist on"

She is dead set on going to the party. Se esta empeñada en ir a la fiesta.

Favor de corregir mi escritua.

Answer 4

Set-in - (of a sleeve) made separately and inset into a garment.

For example: The belt was ironed then set-into the dress.

Answer 5

get something across = manage to communicate an idea clearly

She got it across to her brother that she was NOT going to the farm because pigs gross her out!

Answer 6

To get on with = to have a good, friendly relationship with

Example : He always got on well with his colleagues.

Answer 7

Set forth = to present for consideration or express in words.

The prosecutor set forth the evidence against the defendant.

Can also mean "to start out" on a journey for example. - ian-hill, Feb 25, 2012