.

.

Learn also

Learn Computer BasicsLearn computer Basics and download usefull tutorial.

Increase Your KnowledgeUsefull informations.Get knowledge and spread it to others.

Build your own computerBuild your computer system yourself by following easy steps.

Basic Computer CourcesBasic computer cources and internet usage.

Link Exchange....................

Saturday, July 25, 2009

English phrasal verbs with "off"

There are many phrasal verbs in English that use the word "off". Here are some of the more common.
Break off= end: "Talks have broken off between the union and management."
Bring off = succeed in something difficult: "The new management brought off an amazing recovery in the company's fortunes."
Call off = cancel: "The proposed merger has been called off."
Cut off = disconnect: "Their electricity was cut off when they didn't pay the bill."
Lay off = make workers redundant: "The car manufacturer laid off 5000 workers."
Live off = get money from another source: "He invested the money and lived off the interest."
Pay off = settle your debt: "She saved money every month and finally managed to pay off her student loan."
Put off = (1) postpone: "They put off the decision for another month."
= (2) dissuade: "Falling prices put me off investing in the English property market."
Take off = do well: "Business has really taken off!"
Write off = accept a loss: "We'll never get the money back – I think we should write it off."

0 comments:

Post a Comment | Feed

Post a Comment



 

English Point Copyright © 2009 Premium Blogger Dashboard Designed by SAER