Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Act Up #2 Alternative Meaning: When something isn't working properly Example 1: My car was acting up yesterday so I took it to the mechanic to have it repaired. My car wasn't working properly yesterday so I took it to the mechanic to have it repaired. Example 2: When my computer is acting up I just restart it that usually fixes the prob ... Show More
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English Phrasal Verbs (260): Mess Up, Drag Up | English Phrasal Verbs with Meaning
Get our FREE Lesson pack for Podcast listeners: https://realenglishconversations.com/phrasal-verbs/ Let's learn English phrasal verbs with meaning in this podcasts lesson! In this episode, you will learn what drag up and mess up means, which are used to describe a kitchen acciden ... Show More
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East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on)
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