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fall to(
fal
tu
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. corresponder a
It falls to me to oversee the company's daily operations.Me corresponde gestionar las operaciones diarias de la empresa.
b. tocar a
It always seems to fall to me to wash all the dishes, and I'm getting sick of it.Parece que siempre me toca a mí lavar los platos, y ya estoy harto.
2. (to start)
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.).
a. ponerse manos a la obra
The volunteers grabbed tools and fell to, and before we knew it, the shed was built.Los voluntarios se pusieron manos a la obra, y en nada de tiempo, el cobertizo estaba construido.
b. liarse a comer (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The soldiers were famished and fell to the moment that food was placed in front of them.Los soldados estaban muertos de hambre y se liaron a comer el momento que la comida apareció ante ellos.
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