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Phrasal Verbs
Unit 3.4 -
"Up" meaning "Happening" or "Making/Creating"
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Bring up
(separable) |
To start to talk about a particular subject
>>She
brought the matter
up at the wrong time and got
everyone angry.
>>Don't
bring up the subject of
politics tomorrow - John doesn't like discussing politics at dinner
time. |
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Come up
(inseparable)
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[A
problem or difficult situation] happens when you do not expect it
>>You
can phone Steve if a problem comes up
with your computer.
[A
subject e.g. issue, name] is discussed or mentioned
>>The issue of
safety came up twice
during the meeting.
>>We were
discussing who would be suitable for the job, and your name
came up.
[A job or opportunity] becomes
available
>>A job has
come up in the sales
department. Are you interested in applying?
>>When the
opportunity to perform on stage
came up, she took it immediately. |
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Come up with
(inseparable) |
To
think of or to suggest a plan or idea, a solution to a problem, or
an answer to a question
>>I have been
thinking hard but I just can't
come up with a slogan for my new product.
>>Experts have
failed to come up with an
explanation of why the explosion happened.
To
produce or contribute something
>>Each member
needs to come up with
$450 to pay for the trip. |
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Think up
(separable) |
To
create an idea or plan by using your imagination and intelligence
>>What a brilliant idea! Did you
think it
up
by yourself? |
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Make up
(separable) |
To
invent a story or lie
>>Can't you
make up an excuse?
>>Sometimes I'll read her a story from a book and
sometimes I'll make one
up. |
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