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to grill up
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to grill up

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This phrasal verb is a popular one in the summertime. Do you know what it means?

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to have got vs. to have gotten
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to have got vs. to have gotten

–B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“To have got” does not mean the same thing as “to have gotten” in Canadian English, but it is common among language learners to confuse them. Do you know what the difference is? Learn here…

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to try on
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to try on

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

This phrasal verb is commonly used when shopping. Learn what it means…

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to look into
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to look into

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This phrasal verb can be used at work, in business, school, planning, relationships, and more. Learn what it means…

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to spring on
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to spring on

– C1 (advanced) –

This phrasal verb can be used talking gossip, announcements, surprises, and more. Learn what it means here…

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