Phrasal Verb Cards on Instagram: “Hey guys! Our #phrasalverb of the day is “Own up to”, which means “to admit that you have done something wrong”. Here’s our #videoexample!…”

Phrasal Verb Cards on Instagram: “Hey guys! Our #phrasalverb of the day is “Order in”, which means “to order something to be delivered to you”. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬…”

which means “to say clearly what you think or feel about something”. Ready to watch our #videoexample? 🎬 Usage in a movie (“Robin Hood”):
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- So you be Robin Hood, then? Very nicely done.
- Thank you. And now for your cash, and make no bones about it.
- Cash? I'm sorry to disappoint you.
- Since when do you friars carry no money? #idioms

“Set out”, which means “to put something where it can be seen or used.” Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("Pleasantville"):
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- What's wrong?
- Well, I always wipe down the counter and then you set out the napkins and glasses and then I make the French fries and...
- Yeah.
- But you didn't come so I just kept on wiping.
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“Take aback”, which means “to surprise or shock.” Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("The Grand Budapest Hotel"):
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"Who's this interesting old fellow?" I inquired of Monsieur Jean. To my surprise, he was distinctly taken aback.
"Don't you know?" he asked. "Don't you recognize him?" He did look familiar. "That's Mr. Moustafa himself."
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“Take aside”, which means “to take someone away from other people in order to speak privately”. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("Enchanted"):
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- Lately I'm starting to feel there's this whole other side to her, like I don't even know her anymore.
- I think you need to take her aside and find out how she really feels about you.
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“Keep back", which means “to not tell someone about something”. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a TV series ("Downton Abbey"):
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- Whatever you discover... tell me. Don't keep anything back.
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“Take away”, which means “to remove someone or something“. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("Inception"):
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- I'll tell you a riddle. You're waiting for a train. A train that will take you far away. You know where you hope this train will take you but you don't know for sure.
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which means “to say clearly what you think or feel about something”. Ready to watch our #videoexample? 🎬 Usage in a movie (“Robin Hood”):
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- So you be Robin Hood, then? Very nicely done.
- Thank you. And now for your cash, and make no bones about it.
- Cash? I'm sorry to disappoint you.
- Since when do you friars carry no money? #idioms

#phrasalverbs “Act up”, which means “to behave badly or strangely”. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("This Is the End"): ⠀
- Guys, the only issue is, I kind of need the Milky Way.
- For f...ck's sake.
- No, for real, I have low blood sugar, and if my endorphins drop too low, I'm gonna be a nightmare to be around.
- What? - Your LBS starts acting up, you can have a finger scoop of Nutella, okay?

#phrasalverbs Attend to”, which means “to deal with something or someone.” Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("The Queen"):
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-...and would help them with their grief.
- Their.. grief? If you imagine I am going to drop everything, and come down to London, before I attend to my grandchildren who have just lost their mother, then you're mistaken!
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Talk into”, which means “to persuade someone to do something”. Ready to watch our #videoexample? 🎬 Usage in a movie ("Rocky V"):
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- We could use one more payday.
- I agree!
- Adrian, where'd you come from?
- Oh, Mrs Balboa just appeared! This woman is magic.
- Look, I don't think you're very funny. Are you trying to talk my husband into fighting again?
- We're talking business, now, darling. #phrasalverbs

“Knock out”, which means “to impress someone very much”. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬😄 Usage in a movie (“Up in the Air”):
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- And she had some pretty big ideas that she challenged me with. And my first reaction was, "Who does this kid think that she is?" But after I gave it a listen, she really knocked me out. So... With a peek into our future, Natalie Keener.#phrasalverbs

“Talk up”, which means “to promote someone or something enthusiastically.” Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("Limitless"):
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- ...and finally, Kevin Doyle trying to sound casual.
- Eddie, I was talking you up to my boss and, well, the impossible happened, bud. We got you a meeting with Carl Van Loon.
- Carl Van Loon wants to meet you?
- Apparently so.
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“Tear apart”, which means “to destroy something by breaking it into two or more pieces”. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬😊 Usage in an animated film ("Tangled"):
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- So I have made the decision to trust you.
- A horrible decision, really.
- But trust me, when I tell you this. You can tear this tower apart, brick by brick. But without my help, you will never find your precious satchel.#phrasalverbs

“Lighten up”, which means "to become less serious". Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬😊 Usage in a movie (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”):
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- And that's another thing: you can lighten up a bit yourself. This severe routine is getting old, okay? I mean you're acting like such a geek. Smile once in a while.
- Smile? #phrasalverbs

“Take away”, which means “to remove someone or something“. Here’s our #videoexample! 🎬 Usage in a movie ("Inception"):
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- I'll tell you a riddle. You're waiting for a train. A train that will take you far away. You know where you hope this train will take you but you don't know for sure.
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