Phrasal Verbs

Unit 9.3 - "Over": Other Meanings

Guess the meanings of the phrasal verbs from context:
1. Don't worry, I'm sure the argument between you and your wife will blow over in a few days.
2. We can carry over our unused sick days to the next year.
3. He couldn't get over the shock of his girlfriend leaving him.
4. Let's start the meeting early and get it over with.
5. If you jaywalk, you might get run over by a car.
6. I will talk to your wife and try to smooth over the disagreement.
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Explanations:

Blow over (inseparable)	To gradually becomes less important and is then forgotten (e.g. an unpleasant event or situation) >>The government hoped that the whole scandal would *blow over*, but it didn't.
Carry over (separable)	To use something or do something at a later time than planned >>The performance has had to be *carried over* to next week. >>How much holiday can you carry over from one year to the next?
Get over (inseparable)	To begin to feel better after an experience that has made you unhappy >>I don't suppose you ever really *get over* the death of a child. To feel better after having an illness >>I am finally getting over the flu. To find a solution to a problem >>They had to *get over* one or two technical problems before the project could start.
Get something over with (inseparable)	To do and complete something (usually difficult or unpleasant) >>I'll be glad to *get* these exams *over with. >>I wanted to give my paper at the start of the week so that I could get* it *over with*.
Run over (separable)	To hit and drive over someone or something with a vehicle, resulting in injury or death >>He was *run over* and killed.
Smooth over (separable)	To settle or resolve [a problem] >>Would you like me to *smooth* things over between you and your girlfriend?

Exercises:
- Complete the following conversations using suitable phrasal verbs:
  - Jun: Did you hear the news?
  - Ian: What news?
  - Jun: John's son got by a truck and was killed.
  - Ian: Oh my god!
  - Jun: I wonder if John will ever the shock.
  - Ian: Probably not.
  - Ann: I heard you had an argument with our boss last week.
  - Jim: Yeah. He wouldn't let me my holidays to next year. I was really pissed off!
  - Ann: So, did he do anything?
  - Jim: Well, at first, he probably thought that this whole thing would , but yesterday he actually tried to things by giving me 2 extra days of holidays next year.
  - Ann: Well, that's OK then.
  - Jim: I guess so. Anyway, let's start the meeting and it as quickly as possible, OK?
  - Ann: OK!

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