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Master the phrasal verbs that make your social English sound natural, friendly, and authentic.
- Identify common social phrasal verbs.
- Apply these verbs in daily conversations.
- Improve your fluency when talking about relationships.
学べること
Want to chat more naturally in English? Dive into this chapter and master social phrasal verbs like 'let down' and 'look after,' so you can express yourself clearly and confidently in any conversation!
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句動詞: Bring Up『bring up』をマスターして、自然な英語で「話題」を切り出したり、「子育て」について話したり、文法の「間違い」を避けましょう！
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誰かを失望させる（句動詞：Let down）英語力を「let down」させないでくださいね！この句動詞をマスターすることは、「失望」や「期待外れ」の原因を理解するのに役立ちます。
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物事の世話をする: 'Look after'
look afterは、人や物を責任を持って世話したり、監督したりすることを意味します。まるで「お守り」をするようなイメージです。「責任」「お世話」「見守り」 -
「Settle Down」の使い方 (落ち着く＆安定する)「settle down」をマスターして、「落ち着く」や人生の「安定」を表現できるようになりましょう！
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ちょっと待って！「Hold on」を使う日常会話で「ちょっと待って」と自然に、丁寧に伝えたい時に
hold onを使いこなしましょう！ -
到着と出現: 「Show Up」の使い方「show up」をマスターして、英語で「到着」や「登場」を自然で「informal」に話しましょう！
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use six essential social phrasal verbs to narrate personal stories and interact with friends.
チャプターガイド
Overview
bring up, let down, look after, settle down, hold on, and show up, are used constantly in everyday interactions.How This Grammar Works
My colleague brought up an interesting point about the new project.It’s also used for raising a child:
She was brought up in a small town.If someone doesn't meet your expectations, they might let you down:
I hope you don’t let me down by being late.This verb beautifully conveys disappointment. When you take responsibility for someone or something, you look after them:
Can you look after my plants while I’m on holiday?To move from a restless state to a calm or stable one, you settle down:
After a busy year, he just wants to settle down and relax.For a brief pause in conversation or asking someone to wait, we use hold on:
Please hold on for a minute while I find that information.Finally, when someone arrives, especially in a casual way, they show up:
I hope he shows up for the party tonight.These verbs are dynamic and indispensable for social interaction!
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ Using
raiseinstead ofbring upfor topics:
He raised the issue of salaries.(While technically correct,
bring up is far more natural for topics in conversation.)He brought up the issue of salaries.
raise works for children, bring up is the go-to for introducing subjects in dialogue.- 1✗ Confusing
let downwith simplydisappoint:
I disappointed my friend because I forgot her birthday.
I let down my friend because I forgot her birthday.
Let down implies failing to meet an expectation or promise, often carrying a stronger emotional weight than just disappoint.- 1✗ Incorrect particle for
hold on:
Can you hold up a second?
Can you hold on a second?
Hold up means to delay or rob, not to wait. Hold on is correct for asking someone to pause.
Real Conversations
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Hey, did you manage to settle down in your new apartment yet?
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Mostly, yes! It took a few days to unpack everything. By the way, I wanted to bring up something about our weekend plans.
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Quick FAQ
Are English social phrasal verbs used in formal settings?
While many phrasal verbs are informal, some, like bring up (for a topic) or hold on (as in wait), can be used in slightly more formal contexts. However, generally, they lend a more casual tone.
Can bring up only be used for people or topics?
Mostly, yes. It's primarily used for introducing a subject into discussion or for the upbringing of a child. You wouldn't typically bring up an object in the same way you'd pick up an object.
What's the main difference between show up and arrive?
Arrive is a neutral, formal verb for reaching a destination. Show up is more casual and often implies a slight element of surprise or simply making an appearance, sometimes after a delay or without much fanfare.
Is hold on just for phone calls?
No! While very common on the phone, hold on is also used in face-to-face conversations to ask someone to wait briefly, or literally to grip something firmly (e.g.,
Hold on to the railing!).
Cultural Context
look after is very common in British English, American English speakers might more frequently say take care of, though look after is still widely understood and used. These verbs are primarily informal, helping to build rapport in everyday chats.重要な例文 (8)
During the meeting, I decided to **bring up** the issue of project deadlines.
会議中、プロジェクトの締め切り問題について話すことにしました。
句動詞: Bring UpMy grandmother **brought** all five of her children **up** in a small village.
私の祖母は、小さな村で5人の子供全員を育てました。
句動詞: Bring UpI really hope I don't `let my team down` during the presentation.
プレゼンテーションでチームをがっかりさせないことを心から願っています。
誰かを失望させる（句動詞：Let down）My internet connection always `lets me down` when I'm streaming Netflix.
Netflixをストリーミングしているとき、インターネット接続がいつもダメになるんだ。
誰かを失望させる（句動詞：Let down）My older sister always `looks after` me when our parents are out.
両親が外出している間、いつも姉が私の面倒を見てくれます。
物事の世話をする: 'Look after'The neighbour offered to `look after` our plants while we're on vacation.
休暇中、隣人が私たちの植物の世話をしてくれると言ってくれました。
物事の世話をする: 'Look after'After the exciting news, it took me a while to `settle down`.
そのワクワクするニュースの後、落ち着くまでにしばらく時間がかかりました。
「Settle Down」の使い方 (落ち着く＆安定する)They've been traveling for years and now plan to `settle down` in Canada.
彼らは何年も旅行してきましたが、今はカナダに定住する予定です。
「Settle Down」の使い方 (落ち着く＆安定する)ヒントとコツ (4)
代名詞の置き場所
bring と up の間に置きます。例えば、『その話を出す』なら bring it up と言い、『bring up it』とは言いませんよ！代名詞は真ん中に
I will never let you down.Keep it together!
look afterは、「look」と「after」がくっついた一つの動詞（句動詞）なので、目的語は必ず全体の後ろに来ます。間違って「look the children after」とは言わないでくださいね。「She looks after her kids.」文脈がカギ
settle down soon.」重要な語彙 (5)
Real-World Preview
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Review Summary
- Bring + [topic] + up
- Let + [person] + down
- Look after + [someone/thing]
- Settle down
- Hold on
- Show up
よくある間違い
With these phrasal verbs, the pronoun object usually goes between the verb and the particle.
You must include the preposition 'after' to change the meaning from 'see' to 'care for'.
Remember to conjugate the verb part (hold -> held) in the past tense.
このチャプターのルール (6)
Next Steps
You are doing amazing! Keep practicing these verbs in your daily life to make them second nature.
Listen to a casual English podcast and identify these verbs.
クイック練習 (10)
She didn't ___ for the meeting, and no one knew why.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 到着と出現: 「Show Up」の使い方
Could you ___ for a moment while I grab my keys?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ちょっと待って！「Hold on」を使う
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 到着と出現: 「Show Up」の使い方
Find and fix the mistake:
She felt like she had let down herself.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 誰かを失望させる（句動詞：Let down）
Find and fix the mistake:
The rowdy party-goers just wouldn't calm.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 「Settle Down」の使い方 (落ち着く＆安定する)
Find and fix the mistake:
I need to look my little sister after tonight.
look afterは分離できない句動詞です。目的語（「my little sister」）は必ず句動詞全体の後に来なければなりません。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 物事の世話をする: 'Look after'
Can you ___ my dog while I'm on holiday?
look afterは世話をするという意味です。look atは観察する、look forは探すという意味です。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 物事の世話をする: 'Look after'
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ちょっと待って！「Hold on」を使う
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 句動詞: Bring Up
My old car always ___ when I need it most.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 誰かを失望させる（句動詞：Let down）
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よくある質問 (6)
lets me down on rainy days.」（私の古い車は雨の日にはいつも調子が悪くなるんだ。）let me down right when I needed to make an important call.」（重要な電話をかける必要があったまさにその時に、スマホのバッテリーが切れてしまったんだ。）look afterの核となる意味は、誰かや何かを監督したり、世話をしたり、責任を持つことです。ペットを「look after」するように、配慮と注意を払うことを想像してくださいね。look after」できます。人にも物にも使える、とても便利な表現なんですよ。
