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Phrasal Verbs
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spinney
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By the way, when I was in the forces many, many years ago, "to fill in" could also mean "to brief" or "to update." Nowadays, I usually hear "bring up to speed" used in the same way. It was also used in a similar way to "beat up" (as in seriously hurt using physical violence). Now my question is, I watch a number of American TV series and I often hear "beat on" somebody; is it the same as "beat up" or does it just mean to hit once or twice?
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11 May 2015
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almaz
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Dale, you�re right about the other meaning of �fill in�: beat the sh*t out of someone. By the way, I �d be up for anything you can do on how phrasal verbs differ depending on which version of English you use.
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11 May 2015
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cunliffe
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�Fill in � is the usual expression as regards filling in (completing) a form, however, it �s one of those strange occasions when things which look like opposites mean the same. �Fill out � does mean the same as �fill in. � Our lads (northern English) �bang each other out � = beat each other up. �Fill out � can mean �get fat. � �My god, she �s filled out! �. Looking forward to your ws, Dale!
Edit: �jack in� means to pack in i.e. finish, throw in the towel, give up.
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11 May 2015
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redcamarocruiser
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I don �t think that the expression "to beat on someone" has any limit of how long or hard you beat them. It sounds intimidating to me, but I don �t engage in the culture of violence. Mary
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11 May 2015
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yanogator
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Spinney, To qualify for "beating", it must be more than just a couple of strokes. So, to beat on someone isn �t explicit about time or severity, but it is more than just hitting him or her once or twice, and usually not to the extent of beating someone up. Bruce |
11 May 2015
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lewisronaldc
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Doesn �t the difference in the English language make our job more fun? Ron |
11 May 2015
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spinney
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@KWSP It looks as if you �ve opened a can of worms here. Great post! @ Mary, Same here, way too much violence in the world! This planet could definitely do with less of it. @ Bruce, thanks for the info. Really helpful as usual. @ Ron, isn �t that the truth?! @ Almaz and Lynne, I �ll get on to that worksheet as soon as my guest leaves. I have to design new material for some Linguistic Immersion camps for the summer. That could be a nice little exercise. Sorry for highjacking your post, KWSP! 
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12 May 2015
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cunliffe
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There is a line in a famous song, the name of which eludes me just now, but I used to love it.
�With a brat like that always on your back, what can you do - oo?
(Refrain) Beat on the brat, beat on the brat, beat on the brat with a baseball bat, oh yeah! �
Just thought I �d share that!
Lynne |
12 May 2015
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cunliffe
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Minka, thank you! It �s even better than I remember! |
12 May 2015
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