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2º Bach Ad Unit 6 II
Prepositional Phrases
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| come into play | to start having an effect or becoming important in a situation |
| come up to | happen or appear unexpectedly |
| derive from | to come or develop from a particular source |
| draw on | to use something as a source of information, knowledge or inspiration |
| dwell on | to spend too much time thinking or talking about something |
| in the long run | over a long period of time, rather than immediately |
| lead to | to cause something to happen |
| read up on | to study or find out more about a particular subject |
| regardless of | without being affected by a particular fact or condition |
| run up against | to experience a problem or difficulty unexpectedly |
| sensitive to | aware of and responsive to something, especially other people's feelings |
| up to a certain point | to a limited degree, but not completely |
| state of mind | a person's emotional or mental condition at a particular time |