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    In english, you can use the word 'freak' with a noun to say that someone is obsessed by something which you think is strange. 'To freak someone out' is a phrasal verb which means to make someone feel strong emotions, like panic or fear.

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    In english, you can use the word 'freak' with a noun to say that someone is obsessed by something which you think is strange. 'To freak someone out' is a phrasal verb which means to make someone feel strong emotions, like panic or fear.

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    BBC Learning English The English We Speak 21st May 2013 Freak

    Jennifer: Feifei: Jennifer: Feifei: Jennifer: Feifei: Jennifer: Feifei: Jennifer: Hi, and welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Jennifer and with me today is Feifei. Hi there. Why do you have that big bag with you? Oh this? I'm going to the gym after work. Again? But you went yesterday, and the day before that! I need to push myself! I want to get fit. You're such a fitness freak. Hey, that's not very nice. What do you mean, I'm a 'fitness freak'? You're calling me some kind of strange monster? I'm not calling you a monster, that's not what the word 'freak' means in this context. In English, you can use the word 'freak' with a noun to say that someone is obsessed by something which you think is strange. So when you call me a 'fitness freak', you're saying I'm obsessed by sport and fitness? That's right. It's an informal phrase, usually used if the person saying it is not interested in the hobby or action. So someone might be a 'football freak' if they're watching football. My boyfriend is a 'car freak' he's obsessed with cars and talking about them, but I'm not interested at all, I think it's weird. I understand. Well you might call me a fitness freak, because you don't like it. I'd say I'm a fitness fanatic! Well, I have no intention of going to the gym today or any day. I don't like it and the thought of using the equipment really freaks me out. Hang on, you've used the word freak again. Yes, in a slightly different way. 'To freak someone out' is a phrasal verb which means to make someone feel strong emotions, like panic or fear. Going to the gym freaks me out; it makes me panic. It freaks you out! You need to toughen up. I really do think you should come and join me for a gym session tonight.

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    Jennifer: Feifei:

    No way! I'm too scared and too tired. I'd rather lie on the sofa and watch my favourite soap opera. Well, I think that people who sit around and watch television every night are very strange so I guess you're a television freak! Join us again for another edition of The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Bye!

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