3 PHRASAL VERBS WITH GIVE
Hey student!
How about learning 3 important phrasal verbs with Give? In this phrasal verb lesson, you are going to learn 3 popular phrasal verbs with give and how to use them correctly.
1. GIVE IN
For this phrasal verb, I am going to give you 2 possible meanings, ok?
- To finally agree to something that someone wants after first refusing
- To accept that you have been defeated and stop arguing or fighting
Here are some examples:
Our government will never give in to terrorists.
I give in, Peter, you are right. You should have driven. Now, we are lost because of me…
It is time to give in, you know I am right!
2. GIVE AWAY
- To give something to someone without asking for payment;
- To tell people something secret, often without intending to
Here are some examples:
He gave away all his money to charity
His attitude gave him away. You can’t trust Tim.
This was supposed to be a secret. What gave it away?
3. GIVE OUT
- To come to an end; to be completely used up
- To stop working (a machine or even part of your body)
Here are some examples:
His patient finally gave out. He had never yelled at his students before.
As soon as I crossed the finish line my legs completely gave out and I collapsed on the ground. It was my first marathon.
My body always gives out after my morning workout
If you want, watch my lesson on youtube about these 3 phrasal verbs!
Teacher Prix