When was the last time you experienced a wide range of emotions over something – from sadness to happiness, or even a sense of relief when a problem was solved?
Perhaps you moved to a new city or returned home. Maybe you lost or gained something valuable. Or you may have overcome a serious personal issue or enjoyed success after defeat.
If you are like most people, there are things in life that can take your emotions in many directions. And, in English, there are a lot of phrasal verbs to help express those emotions. Today we will tell you about some of them.
You will remember that a phrasal verb is a verb made of two or more words: a verb and a preposition or adverb, or both.
Phrasal verbs for emotions can be used in many different situations. But let's begin with a situation that is very relatable: a family gathering.
In many countries, extended families gather only a few times each year. Children and their parents join up with one or more grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives. They often gather in one place, perhaps someone's home, to enjoy a special dinner and quality time as a family.
And, with everyone together, things are not always perfect. There are almost guaranteed to be many reactions -- laughter, smiles, maybe even some crying.
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is one of the few times each year when extended families gather for a special meal.
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OK, now imagine that a large family is seated together at a dining table. They are having that special meal.
As they eat, predictably, the talk turns to work and careers. Everyone praises one of the youngsters for getting accepted to a university. They praise another family member for landing a job they worked hard to get.
But then, the talk turns to a young man and his sister. The brother has some interesting words about her career. Listen to this short exchange:
Now you try it!
Use the Comments section to try using a few of these phrasal verbs in statements or questions.
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