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be mean

be mean(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ser malo
How can you be so mean!¡Cómo puedes ser tan malo!
b. ser mezquino
Agnes, the housekeeper, was mean and deceitful.Agnes, el ama de llaves, era falsa y mezquina.
a. ser tacaño
Gloria won't lend you any money. She's quite mean.Gloria no te va a prestar ningún dinero. Es muy tacaña.
b. ser mezquino
Come on, don't be mean. Give us a bigger portion.Vamos, no seas mezquino. Danos una ración más grande.
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