Phrasal Verbs

Unit 9.1 - "Over" meaning "Considering" or "Examining"

Guess the meanings of the phrasal verbs from context:
1. I've finished all calculations but I need to check them over to make sure they are correct.
2. Please look over this article that I have written and see what you think.
3. He asked her if she wanted to move to Canada with him. She replied that she needed to think it over.
4. Jim got a job offer in Tokyo, but after talking things over with his wife, he decided to stay in Canada.
All these phrasal verbs have the meaning of "considering" or "examining". See Explanations ê
Explanations:

Check over (separable)	To examine (something or someone) carefully >>She sent an early copy of her novel to her publisher so that he could *check* it *over. >>Get yourself checked over* by a doctor before you take up any sport.
Look over (separable)	To quickly examine something or someone >>I had a few minutes before the meeting to look over what he'd written. >>She *looked* the boy over to make sure he looked presentable.
Mull over / Think over (separable)	To think carefully about something before making a decision >>I need time to mull things over before I decide what to do. >>She said she'd think it over and give me an answer next week.
Talk over (separable)	To discuss a problem or situation, especially before making a decision about it >>I'd like to talk things *over* with my wife first. >>I'll *talk* it over with John and see what he thinks.

Exercise:
- Complete the following conversation using suitable phrasal verbs:
  - Boss: John, I've your resume, and I'd like very much for you to come and work for us.
  - John: Oh...
  - Boss: We need you to sign a contract, and oh, you need to be by a doctor. Just a standard procedure. And ...
  - John: Uh..., excuse me. I need to things before I can make a decision. I also need to it with my wife.
  - Boss: Oh, OK. Sure. it and let me know.
  - John: Thank you very much.

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