PHRASAL VERBS
As young children, we *looked to* our parents for
advice.
Look to: Rely on
I just have to *get through* the first five minutes
of my speech, and then I’ll be fine.
Get through: overcome
Before parents go to bed, they should *check on*
their kids and see if they’re OK.
Check on: go see if someone is alright
It’s hard work *looking after* three children all
day.
Parents need to teach their children to *face up*
to their problems and solve them.
Face up: confront
My mother always *sided with* my brother.
Side with: defend or support
The children of accomplished parents often find
it difficult to *live up* to the high expectations
people have for them.
Live up: achieve what is expected
When it comes to finances, I *take after* my dad;
he could never save money either.
Take after: resemble a relative in looks or personality