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2020.07.09 13:51

Ryan’s Phrasal Verb Of The Day: Take Back

Meaning (1): Return

sth

Example: “Thanks for lending your camera to me last week, it’s been a real lifesaver. I’ll take it back to you tomorrow.”

Meaning (2): Accept someone or sth back

Example: “I know he’s, like, cheated on me so many times but he’s a good guy now so I’m taking him back.”

Meaning (3): Reminds someone of something

Example: “Ohh, I love this chocolate bar, it takes me back to my childhood. Those were the days.”
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Comments

  • Sara 2020.07.09 14:07

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    Thank you! Can it also be used meaning regreting having said sth? Like "Yesterday I was drunk so take back everything I said" 🤔
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 14:08

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    @Sara Absolutely! The example sentence is perfect too.
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 14:08

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    @ Welcome 🐧 💙 🥪 😃
  • Albérico Rios 2020.07.09 14:13

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    Obrigado! Estou a praticar a pronúncia!
  • Letian乐天 2020.07.09 14:20

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    I repeated the record for so many times.
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 14:22

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    @Albérico Rios De nada. ¡Lo siento, no hablo portugues!
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 14:22

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    @Letian乐天 我很荣幸。😄
  • Albérico Rios 2020.07.09 14:31

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    @Ryan não falas português, mas cada postagem de textos e áudios em inglês que fazes são muito úteis. Obrigado de novo!👍🇧🇷
  • Letian乐天 2020.07.09 14:34

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    @Ryan 老师你太棒了,每天都有更新内容!特别了不起!
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 14:41

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    @Letian乐天 我的Beautiful Babies也都是太棒了。我很感恩为了你们。
  • Letian乐天 2020.07.09 15:28

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    @Ryan ❤❤❤
  • B. 2020.07.09 15:35

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    R.Y.A.N. I am a little bit jalease! You answer other girls😏, but not me🥴.
  • Nishiya 2020.07.09 16:06

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    Can I make this sentence like this : Please take back the money! 😆
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 17:05

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    @B. Here I am! Don’t feel that way, it’s just a rare day when I’m replying to comments. No one will be left out 😉
  • Ryan 2020.07.09 17:06

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    @Nishiya Absolutely you can, that is a perfectly good example.
  • B. 2020.07.09 17:18

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    @Ryan 😁😁😁. Next phrasal verb: left out😄! Much obliged Ryan for your help.

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