PHRASAL VERBS AND IDIOMS 3º ESO B PHRASAL VERBS AND IDIOMS

Phrasal verbs A verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves. She has always looked down on me. For instance, in this example, the phrasal verb ‘to look down on someone’ doesn’t mean that you are looking down from a higher place at someone who is below you; it means that you think that you are better than someone.

Idiom Idioms are a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language Every language has its own collection of wise sayings. These sayings are called "idioms" – or proverbs if they are longer. These combinations of words have (rarely complete sentences) a "figurative meaning“ meaning, they basically work with "pictures".

OCTOBER 24th (writing exam) MESS UP (informal) Meaning: to do something incorrectly, or to make a mistake For example: (mess up) Sarah's been making a lot of mistakes recently. If she messes up again, she might lose her job. (mess up sth) Joe has messed up the invitations to our birthday party. He put the wrong date on them. (mess sth up) My daughter had her driver's licence test yesterday, but she messed it up so she'll have to do it again.

IDIOM: TO STAB SOMEONE ON THE BACK OCTOBER 26th IDIOM: TO STAB SOMEONE ON THE BACK Taking it literally, it means taking a knife or another sharp object and putting into a person’s back. However, it means to hurt someone who was close to us and trusted us by BETRAYING them secretly and breaking their trust. We call the person who does this a back stabber. “Did you hear that Sarah stabbed Kate in the back last week?” “No! I thought they were best friends, what did she do?” “She told their boss that Kate wasn’t interested in a promotion at work and Sarah got it instead.” “Wow, that’s the ultimate betrayal! No wonder they’re not friends anymore.”

NOVEMBER 7th CUT OUT + Ving Meaning 1: to remove something from a larger piece by cutting For example: I cut this article out of a magazine for you. Meaning 2: to stop eating something or doing something, especially because it is bad for your health I’ve cut out chocolate completely. / I’ve cut out eating chocolate completely

NOVEMBER 14th GET ALONG WITH Meaning 1: To be friendly to each other ( llevarse bien) EXAMPLE: I get along with most all my friends but not with my little sister Meaning 2: to spend time with friends Example; I love getting along with my friends on Fridays

NOVEMBER 14th IDIOM: TO FIND YOUR FEET Is it impossible to lose your feet No way, they’re attached to your body! So what does it mean when somebody says they’re trying to find their feet? If you find yourself in a new situation, for example living in a new country and having to get used to a new college, you could say I’m still finding my feet. It means that you’re still adjusting and getting used to the new environment. “Lee, how’s your son doing in America?” “He’s doing okay. He’s learned where the college is but is still finding his feet with everything else. I guess it’ll take time for him to get used to it all

NOVEMBER 16th GET OVER something Literally get over something means , for example get over a fence—but this is not how the phrase is generally used in the English language. Imagine having a really difficult time, like breaking up with your girlfriend or boyfriend—it’s hard. But eventually once time passes and you no longer think about your ex, it means that you’ve gotten over him/her, you no longer worry about it and it no longer affects you in a negative way. It’s also possible to get over an illness too, which would mean that you’ve fully recovered. “How’s Paula? Has she gotten over the death of her dog yet?” “I think so. She’s already talking about getting a new one.”

NOVEMBER 21th GET RID OFF Meaning: to remove something that you do not want any longer For example: I can’t wait to get rid of that ugly old couch.

NOVEMBER 23th Meaning: To spend the time in a place with someone HANG OUT (WITH) Meaning: To spend the time in a place with someone For example: We love to hang out at the beach in the summer Where do you usually hang out on weekends?

NOVEMBER 28th IDIOM: LOOK LIKE A MILLIOM BUCKS/ DOLLARS It could mean to be very rich, but that’s not the case. If someone tells you that you look like a million bucks, you should take it as a huge compliment because it means you look absolutely fabulous and really attractive. It is specially used for when someone has really made an effort and it’s a special occasion, like prom or a wedding. “Wow, Mary, you look like a million dollars/bucks this evening. I love your dress!”

NOVEMBER 30th BE ABOUT TO Meaning: The modal expression be about to as an adjective in the modal expression be about to to refer to something that will happen very soon in the future (estar a punto de …) For example: He was about to cry when he saw he had failed the exam

DECEMBER 5th RELY ON Meaning: o trust someone or something to do something for you / depend on For example: My brother can help. At least we can rely on him. Sometimes you just have to rely on your own judgment.

DECEMBER 12th IDIOM: TO KEEP YOUR CHIN UP Did you just have a massive fight with your friend? Did you fail your English finals? Did your team lose the final match? Did you lose your job? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, then you’re probably feeling sad and a little depressed, right? In this situation, a supportive friend might tell you to keep your chin up, showing their support for you, and it’s a way of saying “stay strong,” you’ll get through this. Don’t let these things affect you too badly. “Hey, Keiren, have you had any luck finding work yet?” “No, nothing, it’s really depressing, there’s nothing out there!” “Don’t worry, you’ll find something soon, keep your chin up buddy and don’t stress.”

IDIOM: to keep your chin up Meaning: If you keep your chin up, you stay cheerful in a difficult or unpleasant situation. remain cheerful in difficult circumstances. For example: ‘keep your chin up, we're not lost yet’

DECEMBER 14th PUT UP 1. Meaning: to fix a picture or notice onto an upright structure such as a wall 1. For example: I put a few posters up to make the room look less bare She put up a notice about the school trip to Italy. 2. Meaning: to let someone stay in your house 2. For example: Could you put me up for the night when I come to London?

DECEMBER 19th HOLD ON Meaning: to wait For example: Can you hurry up in the bathroom – I can’t hold on much longer. We’ll hold on another minute, then we’ll have to go. Meaning: to hold something tightly or carefully so that you do not drop it or do not fall hold on tight: Hold on tight everyone – the driver’s getting ready to go.

DECEMBER 21ST IDIOM: bit off more than you can chew Meaning: To take on more responsibility than one can handle. For example: You know the proverb: 'Do not bite off more than you can chew'. (quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta)