By Difference between, Phrasal verbs

Hey there,Guys, you know what? I've been studying English for so many years, I've read so many grammar books, I've been consulting lots of smaller and bigger issues concerning grammar... and still (sic) there are things that drive me crazy :( Take a look at this one:1. the present...

Example 1A: You are a fine cook. B: It's something I picked up/took up in school. Example 2C: I took up/picked up garding after losing my sight. It makes me feel useful and worthwhile.What's the difference between the two phrasal verbs?Thanks.

Thanks, Yankee. 2a . I didn't know the over was part of the phrasal verb fork over. I've always used "fork out". Is there any difference between the two prepositions? 2b. I know it creates a subtle difference with the word 'few' but not little. Are we talking about...

What do you call this action, bend down or bend over?http://www.thomas.olsson.name/LebanonSyria2005/050619_094252C.jpg What about this one? http://img103.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2007/06/22/10-46wkfgt1o.jpg What's the difference between the two phrasal verbs? Thanks

There is a HUGE difference between saying "Mary is better than Sue" and "Mary is better off then Sue." Do you know the phrasal verb "to be better off"? It meas to have an improved condition. The original says that the other group has better living conditions than...

Hi, Regarding unexpectedness, I find come across and run into do have some similarity. Both can be used with either something or somebody. For examples: 1a. I came across an old building.1b. I came across an old diary in her desk 1c. I came across this problem. 1d. I...

Bob's on the other phone - would you like to hang on? Bob's on the other phone - would you like to hold on? What's the difference between "hang on" and "hold on" in the above sentences? If both mean the same then is the both phrasal verbs can be used interchangeably in all contexts?

«what is the difference between phrasal verbs and verb-preposition combinations?» Well, in case of the former prepositions are unseparable from the verbs...

what is the difference between phrasal verbs and verb-preposition combinations?[

Oh God , this calls for a study! Yes, "with" and "by" changes the meaning but don't want me to make a generalisation. In fact, if you look this word up from the dictionary, you will find the answer. 1- The group was smitten with terror BUT he was smitten by her charm. You see that...