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be petty(
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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 mezquino
Why aren't you friends with Bethany anymore? - She's petty. She stopped talking to me because I didn't like her picture on Instagram.¿Por qué ya no eres la amiga de Bethany? - Es mezquina. Dejó de hablar conmigo porque no le puse un me gusta en su foto en Instagram.
a. ser insignificante
Don't be mad at your boyfriend for hanging out with his buddies. It is petty.No te enfades con tu novio por pasar tiempo con sus amigos. Es insignificante.
b. ser nimio
Why are we arguing about chores? It is petty.¿Por qué estamos discutiendo por los quehaceres? Es nimio.
c. ser baladí
I don't enjoy this job because there are so many rules. They are petty and unnecessary.No disfruto de este trabajo porque hay tantas reglas. Son baladíes y innecesarias.
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