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Define the phrasal verb

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Deal with

To take action to do something, especially to solve a problem. (Ex. The government must now deal with the problem of high unemployment.)

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Break up

To break something to make smaller pieces. (Ex. Break the chocolate up into squares.)

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Run out

To use all of something and not have any left. (Ex. Many hospitals are running out of money.)

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Look up to

To admire and respect somebody (Ex. She is an excellent role model that other women look up to.)

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Take after

To resemble someone in appearance or habit (Ex. You should take after your sister who is a diligent student.)

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Pick (something) up

To learn something (Ex. Don't bother with the computer manual - you'll pick it up as you go along.)

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Try (something) out

To use something to discover if it works or if you like it. (Ex. Don't forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.)

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Talk (someone) into

To persuade someone to do something. (Ex. He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it.)

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put (someone) off

To discourage someone. (Ex. He keeps asking me out, and I keep putting him off.)

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