Week 2 of our phrasal verb series! Last Saturday we covered phrasal verbs for physical movement. This week we're taking those same ideas and connecting them to metaphors, because pairing an image with a phrasal verb makes it so much easier to remember (there's actual research behind this too).
We go through: go through, get over, clear up, burn out, hold back, wrap up, branch out, and sink in; each one starting with the literal, physical meaning and then moving into how it's used metaphorically in everyday conversation.
Some highlights:
go through a tunnel vs. go through a hard time
get over a wall vs. get over a breakup
clear up the sky vs. clear up a misunderstanding
burn out (like a candle) vs. burning out at work
hold back water vs. holding back your emotions
wrap up a present vs. wrapping up a meeting
branch out (tree) vs. branching out into something new
sink in (like rainwater) vs. letting information sink in
Want the full list of phrasal verbs from this series, plus more speaking practice? Check the link in my bio on instagram you'll find the B1/B2 phrasal verb doc and info on joining a live speaking class.
New live class every Saturday, so drop your questions and I'll see you in the next one!
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