Three-word phrasal verbs

DRAFT SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT #05 THREE-WORD PHRASAL VERBS

In this essay we’ll look thoroughly into 12 different phrasal verbs that are made up specifically by three parts which are usually a verb and an additional adverb or preposition. Phrasal verbs are also considered as an idiomatic phrase or for short, idiom, these phrases have more of a figurative or metaphorical meaning and are stranded to the speaking of masses; we can’t easily come up with an accurate meaning of the phrases by just knowing the parts that make them up. What marks a difference between these and any other idiom is that with phrasal verbs we are actually speaking of the developing of an action that we can’t really describe with one concrete action word.

1. Break up with:

To make the decision of cutting or ending a bond or relationship between two or more people; in most situations it is used to describe romantic relationships.

EXAMPLES:

• She broke up with him, but they kept in touch through the past years.
• They just simply told him to break up with her.
• After she’d broke up with her husband Alice started a new career in business.

1. Come up with:

       To create an idea or way of thinking, even a plan of action to solve a problem of the daily life.

       EXAMPLES:

• She’d come up with an excellent plan that wasn’t considered as an option.
• Gladys was the person who came up with this gizmo that’s now in every home in the country.
• Karl Marx came up with the principles that make up the current Communist agenda.

1. Look forward to:

To be excited of the future or how an event will play out and its consequences may benefit an individual.

EXAMPLES:

• I’m looking forward to seeing my classmates after spring break.
• They are looking forward to the results of the tests they just took.
• A lot of older people tired of work look forward to retirement.

1. Keep up with:

To continue informed in a matter or understanding a subject that’s in constant change or transformation.

EXAMPLES:

• He’s trying to keep up with the new studies that’ve come out throughout the years.
• Since her last visit she’s kept up with the friendships she created.
• You better try to keep up with the rhythm of your study material.

1. Get along with:

To have a stable relationship, treating each other in a friendly way and without conflict.

EXAMPLES:

• They get along with each other just fine.
• As we can assume by watching the news, the Russians don’t get along with the Ukrainians.
• The teacher tried a new method so the students could get along with their new classmate.

1. Look up to:

To admire, respect, aspire to be like someone or something and think highly of them.

       EXAMPLES:

• Kids usually look up to their parents.
• They looked up to him, so they followed his directions.
• You usually look up to people you wish you were like.

1. Look down on:

To despise someone because of a belief of superiority you have of yourself compared to them.

EXAMPLES:

• There’s a prejudice that causes white supremacists to look down on non-white people because of the color of their skin.
• He looks down on people that didn’t achieve a higher education.
• A possible reason she looks down on her is because of her financial issues.

1. Cut down on:

To diminish the quantity of something we use to receive a benefit from it.

EXAMPLES:

• She’s cut down on the number of shifts she takes to care more of herself.
• You’re advised to cut down on sugar, so you won’t risk having any cardiac issue.
• You shouldn’t cut down on the usage of your prescribed medication.

1. Put up with:

To accept a situation on behavior even if your morals make you feel uncomfortable with it and accept you have no will or power over it.

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