Phrasal verbs: the basics

tra cứu từ điển

kết nối

understand hiểu

We were too tired to cook at home so we decided to eat out ( eat in a restaurant )

Not: we decided to eat out a meal

gợi lại, nhớ lại cái gì

This photograph brings back happy memories (make me remember or think about something from the past)

Not: This photograph brings back my sister.

Mời ai đó đi chơi hoặc hẹn hò

I'd love to ask Sally out. ( invite Sally to go to a place like a cinema or a restaurant)

Not: I'd love to ask my dog out.

chăm sóc hoặc trông nom ai hoặc cái gì

I'll look for the baby while you're cooking

Will you look after my bike while I'm away?

gọi điện lại cho ai

I'll ring you back later. ( phone you again)

Not: I'll ring back you

chở đi, để lại ở đó

I dropped off the package at her house ( delivered/ left)

I dropped the package off at home

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