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Miscellaneous expressions

The units which deal with phrasal verbs and other expressions present only a small number
of the expressions that exist. There are many others based on both the basic verbs focused on
in Units 84-90 and on a whole range of other verbs. This unit looks at some other verbs,
giving examples of a few of the phrasal verbs and expressions connected with them.
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I must see aboutho arrangements for the conference. [deal with1
They've gone to see Jim off at the airport. [go with someone about to set off on a journey]
It's easy to see through his behaviour. [not be deceived by]
It's sometimes hard to see the wood for the trees. [get a clear view of the whole of
something because of distracting details]
Do you think you could see your way to lending me a fiver? [feel it was possible to]
I must be seeing things. [having hallucinations]

Run
I ran into an old friend yes;erday. [met unexpectedly]
Her patience has run out. [come to an end]
Let's run over the plans again. [review]
The children have run me off my feet today. [kept me so busy that I'm exhausted]
She runs the business while he looks after the children. [manages I has overall
responsibility for]
How often do the trains run? [go]

Turn
There was a very large turnout at the concert. [number of people who came]
She turned down their offer of promotion. [refused]
Who do you think turned up last night? [made an appearance, often unexpectedly]
I'm going to turn over a new leaf this year. [make a fresh start]
It's your turn to do the washing-up. [It's your duty this time because I did it last time.]
He did me a good turn. [a favour]

Let
He has been let down so many times in the past. [disappointed]
He won't let us into the secret. [tell us]
I hope the rain lets up soon. [becomes less strong]
Let go of the rope. [stop holding] Please let me be. [stop bothering me]
She let it slip that she had been given a pay rise. [mentioned accidentally or casually]

Break
The car broke down again this morning. [stopped working]
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There isn't going to be a wedding - they have broken off their engagement. [ended]
Burglars broke into our house while we were on holiday. [forcibly entered]
I'm dreading breaking the news to him. [telling him the news]
He has broken her heart. [made her deeply unhappy]
The athlete broke the record for the 1000 metres. [created a new record]
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