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Jul 2023
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#227 Do Phrasal Verbs Need Prepositions?

Michael Lavers
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I had a listener question about Phrasal Verbs and why some of them use prepositions even though the meaning seems to be the same without them.

Can we say "Check it" and "Check it out"? What's the difference?

I break down this question in detail and also talk about the difference between literal and idiomatic phrasal verbs.

I hope you learn a lot today in this useful and information-packed episode.
 
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