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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.
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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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구동사: Bring Up'bring up'을 마스터하면 «주제 제시»를 자연스럽게 하고, «양육»에 대해 말할 때 유용하며, 영어로 «자연스러운 표현»을 구사하는 데 큰 도움이 될 거예요!
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누군가를 실망시키다 (구동사: Let down)여러분의 영어 실력을
let down하지 마세요! 이 구동사를 마스터하면 기대에 못 미쳐 생기는 실망감을 표현할 수 있어요. -
물건을 돌보기: 'Look after'누군가나 무언가를 '돌보고', '감독하고', '책임지는' 의미를 표현하고 싶을 때 쓰는 유용한 표현이에요. 핵심 키워드는
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'Settle Down' 사용법 (진정하고 안정적인)진정하거나 «안정»을 찾을 때, «새로운 삶»을 시작할 때 'settle down'을 멋지게 활용해보세요!
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잠깐만! 'Hold on' 사용하기일상 영어에서 자연스럽고 정중하게 기다려달라고 부탁할 때 'Hold on'을 마스터해 보세요. 이 표현으로 대화가 훨씬 부드러워질 거예요!
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도착 및 나타남: 'Show Up' 사용하기영어로 도착하거나 나타나는 걸 자연스럽고 편안하게 말하고 싶을 때, 'show up'을 잘 활용해 보세요!
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.
챕터 가이드
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.주요 예문 (8)
During the meeting, I decided to **bring up** the issue of project deadlines.
회의 중에, 저는 프로젝트 마감일 문제를 꺼내기로 결정했어요.
구동사: Bring UpMy grandmother **brought** all five of her children **up** in a small village.
할머니는 시골 마을에서 다섯 명의 자녀를 모두 키우셨어요.
구동사: Bring UpI really hope I don't `let my team down` during the presentation.
발표 중에 우리 팀을 실망시키지 않기를 정말 바라요.
누군가를 실망시키다 (구동사: Let down)My internet connection always `lets me down` when I'm streaming Netflix.
넷플릭스 스트리밍할 때마다 인터넷 연결이 항상 저를 실망시켜요.
누군가를 실망시키다 (구동사: Let down)My older sister always `looks after` me when our parents are out.
우리 언니는 부모님이 외출하시면 항상 나를 돌봐줘요.
물건을 돌보기: 'Look after'The neighbour offered to `look after` our plants while we're on vacation.
이웃집 분이 우리가 휴가 가는 동안 우리 식물들을 돌봐주겠다고 하셨어요.
물건을 돌보기: 'Look after'After the exciting news, it took me a while to `settle down`.
신나는 소식 후에 진정하는 데 시간이 좀 걸렸어요.
'Settle Down' 사용법 (진정하고 안정적인)They've been traveling for years and now plan to `settle down` in Canada.
그들은 몇 년 동안 여행하다가 이제 캐나다에 정착할 계획이에요.
'Settle Down' 사용법 (진정하고 안정적인)팁과 요령 (4)
대명사의 위치
it, them, her, him, us, you)는 항상 'bring'과 'up' 사이에 넣어야 해요. bring it up처럼 말하고, bring up it이라고 하지 마세요!대명사는 항상 가운데!
He let me down(O) /
He let down me(X) 처럼요.
떨어뜨리지 마세요!
Please look after my phone.
문맥이 중요해요
The market needs to settle down.(시장이 진정될 필요가 있다)
핵심 어휘 (5)
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Review Summary
- Bring + [topic] + up
- Let + [person] + down
- Look after + [someone/thing]
- Settle down
- Hold on
- Show up
자주 하는 실수
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.
이 챕터의 규칙 (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.
빠른 연습 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
I need to look my little sister after tonight.
Look after는 분리할 수 없는 구동사예요. 목적어('my little sister')는 항상 전체 구동사 뒤에 와야 한답니다.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 물건을 돌보기: 'Look after'
Find and fix the mistake:
Hold! Is that really true?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 잠깐만! 'Hold on' 사용하기
올바른 문장을 고르세요:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 잠깐만! 'Hold on' 사용하기
The baby finally ___ after his crying fit.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Settle Down' 사용법 (진정하고 안정적인)
Could you ___ for a moment while I grab my keys?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 잠깐만! 'Hold on' 사용하기
Find and fix the mistake:
The rowdy party-goers just wouldn't calm.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Settle Down' 사용법 (진정하고 안정적인)
Choose the correct sentence:
Show up은 '도착하다'를 의미하는 올바른 구동사예요. Arrive up은 문법적으로 틀렸고, show at the station up은 구동사를 잘못 분리했어요.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 도착 및 나타남: 'Show Up' 사용하기
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Bring Up
Find and fix the mistake:
She felt like she had let down herself.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 누군가를 실망시키다 (구동사: Let down)
She didn't ___ for the meeting, and no one knew why.
Show up은 도착하거나 나타나는 것을 의미해요. Show in과 show down은 이 문맥에서 옳지 않아요.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 도착 및 나타남: 'Show Up' 사용하기
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자주 묻는 질문 (6)
bring it up). 명사라면 사이에 들어가도 되고 (bring the topic up), 같이 써도 돼요 (
bring up the topic).
Let down은 약속한 것을 지키지 못하거나 기대에 미치지 못해서 누군가를 실망시키는 것을 의미해요. 종종 신뢰나 책임감을 저버리는 것을 암시하죠. 예를 들어, My old car always lets me down on rainy days.처럼요.lets you down이라고 말할 수 있어요. 예를 들어, My phone battery let me down right when I needed to make an important call.처럼요.look after의 핵심 의미는 누군가나 무언가를 감독하고, 보살피고, 책임지는 거예요. 반려동물을 'look after'하는 것처럼 보살핌과 관심을 제공한다고 생각하면 돼요. I look after my pet.
Can you look after my younger sibling?
Please look after my plants.
