To grow up is to change from a small child to an adult or teenager.
Example: She grew up in the country.
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phrasal verb grow up, follow the link below to our language library.
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When you see (sic) it means that something has been copied exactly even though it is a mistake. Swhe soulf have said 'there are two tpes of skatebording because 'two types of skateboarding' is a plural subject. Follow the link to find out more.
Something that in in your face is very annoying and confronting in a way that can't be ignored.
Example: The music enjoyed by young people is often a bit in your face.
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If you write something off you regard it as having no value and you dismiss it.
Example: I feel like my boss has written me off.
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with the intention of
Example: I want to learn English so as to improve my chances of getting a good job.
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just manage to survive but have a satisfactory time
Example: We can't buy anything we want, but we get by.
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build
Example: They're putting up a new office block on the corner.
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phrasal verb put up, follow the link below to our language library.