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knock up(
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)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.).
1. (colloquial) (pejorative) (to accidentally impregnate)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. dejar embarazada
Jack knocked up some girl he met one night, but he didn't find out until years later.Jack dejó embarazada a alguna chica que conoció una noche, pero no se enteró hasta años después.
a. desperatar
If you're not up by 7 am, I'll knock you up.Si no estás despierta a las 7 am, te despierto.
a. improvisar
I'm too tired to go shopping; I'll just knock something up with what's in the fridge.Estoy demasiado cansado para comprar; voy a improvisar algo con lo que hay en la nevera nomás.
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. calentar
The cricket players were knocking up on the pitch.Los jugadores de críquet calentaban en la cancha.
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