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I´m looking for verbs like "hand up", "hold on" or "break down".Could you tell me any more?

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Javi, Such "phrasal verbs" are very common in English. Here are three links which you will find helpful: http://online-english-lessons.eu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/50-common-English-phrasal-verbs.pdf http://peracollege.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/the-50-most-common-phrasal-verbs-b-t-stoakley.pdf http://www.athel.com/PVsample2.pdf Spanish also has "phrasal verbs" such as soñar con, contar con, dejar de, etc. The addition of a preposition to the main verb changes the meaning. If you come across phrasal verbs in English that you find confusing, feel free to ask. Saludos, Tony
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Phrasal verbs... well, there are thousands. Some are purely regional. We can even invent new ones if need be. This may be a good start: http://www.roadtogrammar.com/phrasalverbs/ Remember that the same phrasal verb can have very different meanings, depending on context. Good luck.
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Seeing you've asked this question, I'll tell you one phrasal verb that's very common: 'give up'. eg I played the piano when I was a child but I gave up when I was 12. This means to decide to stop, or 'quit'. How many more do you want? There are thousands. There are hundreds of combinations of verbs and particles possible, and the same combination can have different meanings in different situations.They're just part of the language.
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Thaks a lot :)
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hang out = go out with your friends break up = separate get by = earn to living brush up on = review the lesson, skills go for = like head for = go forward

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