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Phrasal Vebrs 01

Advanced phrasal verbs

TermDefinition
FINISH WITH to have no further need for something “Can I throw away this newspaper?” “No, I haven‟t finished with it yet.”
STOP OFF to make a short break in a journey On your way home could you stop off at the shops and get some milk?
END IN the final result / outcome The party ended in a fight and the police were called.
FINISH OFF WITH to have something at the end It was a great meal. We finished off with brandy and cigars.
START UP to establish your own business I‟m starting up my own business next month. I‟m going to open a restaurant.
FINISH OFF to destroy / kill / consume / complete Poor Mr. Stevens had been ill for sometime but it was the terribly cold winter that finally finished him off.
END UP what you actually did despite earlier intentions We‟d planned to eat out but we ended up walking around town all evening looking for a decent restaurant
STOP OUT to stay out all night “What time did Peter come home?” “He didn‟t. He stopped out all night.”
START ON to begin a job / task We‟ve got so much housework to do. You can start on the washing while I clean the bath.
START BACK to begin your return journey home Oh, look at the time. I‟d better start back, it‟s getting late.
Created by: etornauta
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