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CalifJim wrote: I avoid answering ... You just did " src="../emoticons/emotion-2.gif">Avoid or answer? I tried responding to the phrasal verb thread and got into some technical difficulties. For some reason, it wouldn't let me post. And then I just forgot about it and never tried again as I...

Hi, Definition: to put on an item of clothing in order to see what it looks like or to check it is the right size.(This verb has more than one meaning)E.g. 1: Wow, this cap looks awEsome, may I try it on?E.g. 2: I'd tried it on several times until I've finally bought these pants. I'm not sure...

What wonderful contributions! I agree with what has already been said: 1. After hordes of tourists swept past (me). 'swept past' is a two-word phrase called a phrasal verb. We know the main verb is 'swept' because (a) it comes first and (b) it carries tense. We know that 'past' is not a...