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Phrasal verb: cut back on
- cut back on something
Transitive, Inseparable
Meaning: consume less
Example: My doctor suggested I cut back on alcohol.
Did you know that 63% of adults in the United States are either overweight or obese?
In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. Nowadays the spending is nearly $150 billion. Maybe we need to cut back on fast food!
Phrasal verb: do over
- do something over
Transitive, Separable
Meaning: do again (transitive, separable)
Example: My teacher wants me to do over my essay because it wasn’t well written.
When actors/actresses make mistakes during filming, and have to do scenes over, this is called a “blooper.” Watch some funny “Friends” bloopers here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2c8s_MvwrE
Past perfect tense
I had never considered becoming an English teacher until I gave it a try. Now, I love it!
Learn about the past perfect tense:
Phrasal verb: get around to
- get around to something
Transitive, Inseparable
Meaning: finally find time to do something
Example: I don’t know when I’m going to get around to cleaning the house this week.Is there something that you’ve been trying to get around to? Do it today!
Future simple tense (“Going to” vs “Will”)
Learn about the difference between “going to” and “will”
Learn about the word “enough”
Do you think you know enough English? I hope you have enough time to stop and watch this video. You can never learn enough!
Phrasal verb: ask out
- ask someone out
Transitive, Separable
Meaning: invite on a date
Example: Dan asked Diane out to dinner and a movie.
In the United States, like most other countries in the world, it is normal for a man to ask a woman out.
Did you know that it is against the law to date in Iran? Teenagers are separated until they are of marrying age when their parents introduce them to one another.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Since it’s Valentine’s Day, here’s some advice about how to ask out an American girl: http://www.wikihow.com/Ask-a-Girl-Out
Phrasal verb: rip off
rip (someone) off
Transitive, Inseparable
Meaning: to charge an excess amount for something
Example: I can’t believe I paid so much for that bag. The salesperson ripped me off!
Sometimes when travelling, taxi drivers will try to rip you off. To avoid being ripped off by a taxi driver you should: ask a reliable local how the taxi system works, find out if the taxis use meters or if they have flat rates,and be aware of how much it should cost to reach your destination. Sometimes walking five minutes away from the tourist hot spot will also help prevent taxi drivers from charging you extra. And of course, smiling and being polite always helps!
Phrasal verb: go without
- go without something
Transitive, Inseparable
Meaning: suffer from lack of, be deprived of
Example: My family went without electricity for one week after the hurricane.
In 1977, Maureen Weston of the UK went without sleep for 449 hours (18.7 days). She began to hallucinate towards the end but experienced no long-term effects of her sleep deprivation.
It is impossible to beat this world record because Guinness World Records will no longer recognize it. Long-term sleep deprivation can cause serious health risks, both physically and mentally. So, don’t try it!