sprain an ankle

sprain an ankle(
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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. torcerse el tobillo
I stepped wrong while running and sprained an ankle.Pisé mal mientras corría y me torcí el tobillo.
b. hacerse un esguince en el tobillo
Take a bandage with you on the hike in case you sprain an ankle.Lleva vendas contigo en la caminata en caso de que te hagas un esguince en el tobillo.
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