Alina Phrasal Verbs/Adjectivs

To "go on" means "ongoing"... Can you give an example of an ongoing issue we face in society?

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

You don't want to "wear out" your shoes, so don't drag your feet or they will become "worn out"

I don't want to "wear out" my welcome. - What does this mean?

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The car will "break down" if you don't service it properly, then you will be left with a "broken down" car.

She broke down when she heard the news- What is the meaning of this.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Some are very enthusiastic about politics... I find them offputting.

She was "put off" his conceited nature.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

I had been quite "outspoken" as a child, however I quickly learnt that "speaking out" can get me in trouble.

Pertaning to life, when would be a good time to "speak out" ?

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She was very "forthcoming" with her intentions about the acquisition.

They promised the wire was "forthcoming"

I doubt a witness will "come forth"- What is the meaning?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

An example of an "upstanding" citizen would be someone who follows the rules and regulations, pays taxes, has morals etc...

A "standup" person embodies these....

What does standing "upright" mean?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

I was asked to "pore over" the ledger before making a decision.

The witness pored over the mugshots.

I pored over her his ig profile.

Do all 3 sentences use phrasal verb correctly? Why/why not?

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Ease up on that rope....

Ease up on Derek...

Do these have the same meaning?

We hit our quarterly goal. I suspect the higher-ups will ease off of everyone.

How about this meaning?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

I go to yoga to "hit on" girls

She should leave him, he has "hit on" her many times.

I think you are "hitting on/touching on" something important"

What's the difference in each?

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B