Phrasal Verb Flashcards

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Digging up

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to take something out of the ground by digging:

“It’s time we dug up those potatoes.”

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Take up

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  1. Meaning: to start doing something regularly, a hobby
    “I never knew you played tennis. When did you take it up?”
    “Mr. Hartford says he has been feeling a lot healthier and more relaxed since he took up golf.”
  2. Meaning: to occupy space or time:
    “I’m sorry I have taken up your precious time, but I really needed to clear up this issue”.
    “Why don’t you get rid of that sofa? It takes up too much space of your living room.”
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Roll out

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to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time:
“A media campaign is expected to roll out early next year.”
“The company plans to roll out the scheme across Europe in the coming months.”

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Lash out

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to suddenly attack someone or something physically or criticize him, her, or it in an angry way:
“I was only teasing him and suddenly he lashed out (at me) and hit me in the face.”
“Why’s Tina in such a bad mood? She really lashed out at me when I was late for work.”

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