phrasal verbs 2

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to get on with (sth)
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to continue with a task or activity, especially after an interruption
Right, that's enough TV - time to get on with your homework
to come across
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to encounter or find a person or thing unexpectedly
You won’t believe who I came across at the bookshop today!
to look after
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to take care of or provide assistance to someone
Jane will look after the children while we’re at dinner
to knock over
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to accidentally cause something to fall or tip over
The strong wind knocked over many of the newly planted trees in the park
to turn on
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to activate or start a device or appliance
Can you turn on the heater? It’s freezing in here!
to take back
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to admit that something you said or thought was wrong
She wanted to take back her hurtful words but knew the damage was already done.
to turn into
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to become
Their casual flirtation turned into a deep, meaningful connection that neither could ignore.
to brush off
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to dismiss or ignore someone or something casually, often without consideration
He refused to brush off criticism and instead used it as motivation.
to cheer up
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to become happier or make someone feel happier
Music has a magical way of cheering up the soul, even in the most difficult times.
to grow on
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to gradually become more likeable or acceptable over time
At first, our new colleague seemed reserved, but over time, he began to grow on everyone
to move on
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to continue with life after a challenging period
After a period of unemployment, she managed to move on by starting her own business.

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