Phrasal verbs

BE
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1. BE ABOUT sb./sth.
= riguardare, essere relativo a

be aboutprep (on the subject of) parlare di, trattare di, vertere
intorno a vi
(formale) vertere intorno a vi
affrontare il tema di, indagare
il tema di vi
This book is about a king who loses his crown.
Il libro parla di un re che perde la corona.

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2. BE AFTER sb./sth.
be in pursuit or quest of.
‘chasing after something you can't have’

be after
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 Ve 1 be after - have the will and intention to carry out some action; "He plans to be in graduate school ne
rb . xt year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"

plan

think out - consider carefully and rationally; "Every detail has been thought out"

aspire, shoot for, draw a bead on, aim - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

go
for, hope - intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow
evening"

intend, mean, think - have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She
didn'tthink to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night"

be after doing something

o Be on the point of doing something or have just done it.
‘the pigs were after breaking loose’
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BE AROUND = stare in giro, stare nei paraggi

will you be around for a while?

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BE AWAY

be away vi (be absent, be on a trip) essere via, essere assente, non

phrasal esserci vi
While the neighbors are away, I make sure that their house is safe.
Quando i vicini non ci sono sto attento io che la loro casa sia al sicuro.
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BE BACK
be back vi (have returned) tornare⇒, ritornare⇒ vi
phrasal
I'm back from camp, did you miss me?
Sono tornato dal campo, ti sono mancato?

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BE FOR sth./sb.
1. significare

‘What a acomplicated instrument panel! What’s this red button for?’

‘It’s the ejector seat, Please don’t pre…’

2. (anche be for doing sth.) supporting or in favor of someone or something.

I'm for abandoning the scheme.
Mary is running for office, and thewhole family is for her.
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BE FROM = venire da, provenire da

‘Where are you from?’

‘Birmingham.’

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BE INTO

get into informal (small child: be curious) essere attratto da tutto vi

everything,
UK: be into
everything v
expr
(bambini) essere incuriosito da tutto vi
I don't dare turn my back on the two-year-old for a minute; he's into everything!
Non oso perdere di vista il mio bambino di due anni nemmeno per un minuto: è
attratto da tutto!

informal (of a person) taking a lively and active interest in (something)

‘he's into surfing and jet-skiing’

be into
Also, get into. Be interested in or involved with. For example, She's really into yoga, or Once you retire, it's i
mportantto get into some hobby you've always wanted to try. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

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be into
v.

1. To be interested in or enthusiastic about something: I am into reading nonfiction these days. Are you into
rockmusic?

2. To have reached some point in an ongoing process or measure of time: I was halfway into this book whe
n I lostinterest in it. We were well into April before the snow stopped falling.

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BE OFF

be off vi informal (leave) andarsene, andare via vi

phrasal
It's getting late, so it's time for me to be off.
Si sta facendo tardi, per me è ora di andare via.

often in imperative Go away; leave.

‘be off with you!’

be off
1. To leave a place or to depart to another one. Though formerly used as an imperative, this use is n
ow rare. I'm justoff to the bar for a few drinks, I shouldn't be there long. I think I'll be off, talk to yo
u soon.
2. Of food, to be spoiled, rotten, or past its prime. This chicken is definitely off, it stinks!
3. To be slightly unwell or in poor condition. My stomach is off, I think it's from something I ate. I'm
not sure what'swrong, I'm just a bit off today.
4. To be incorrect, faulty, or in poor condition. Often used with qualifying words, such as "a bit," "f
ar," "really," etc. Itwas a nice guess, but you're a little off. That radio is a bit off, it's picking up mos
tly static. I think we need a differentcolor paint, this one is a little off.
5. Without obligation to or free from something, especially work or school. I'm finally off for my su
mmer vacation!Jonah's off today, he'll be back in the office on Monday.
6. In stocks and finance, to be trading at a value lower than the previous one or lower than the value
that wasexpected or hoped for. The market is off by a huge margin today. This could spell trouble f
or the economic recovery.The company's stocks are off another 200 points as of this afternoon.
7. To be somewhat strange, crazy, or awkward. Often used with "a bit" or "a little." There's a guy o
n our corner whoshouts about the end of the world; I think he's a little off.
See also: off
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be off
1. Leave, depart, as in I'm off to the races; wish me luck. This phrase, first recorded in 1826, was on
ce commonly usedas an imperative, meaning "go away"-as in Be off or I'll call the police-
but today is rare in this context.
2. Be in poor condition; be stale or spoiled; not work properly. For example, This milk must be off; i
t tastes sour, or Thekitchen clock is off by at least five minutes. [Early 1990s]
3. Be free from work, school, or some other regular occupation, as in The secretary is off today, but
perhaps I can findit. [Mid-1800s]
4. Decline, as in The industrial stocks are off 50 points today. This usage, nearly always applied to s
ecurities or otherprices, was first recorded in 1929, the year of the great stock market crash.
See also: off
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be off
v.
1. To have left or been removed from a surface: The crows have flown away; they're all off the roof
now. The snow isoff the roads, and it should be safe to drive now.
2. To leave or have left: I was already off to the airport when you called.
3. To be disengaged, not currently functioning, especially through lack of power supply. Used mostl
y of machines: It'sdark now that the lights are off. Before I leave the house I always checks to see if
the stove is off.
4. To be no longer connected to or broadcast by some communication system: How long have you b
een off thephone? The television program is now off the air.
5. To be inexact, imprecise, or not meeting expectations: Something is wrong with this calculation;
these figures aredefinitely off. My golf playing was really off last weekend.
6. To be spoiled: Don't use this milk in your tea; it's off.
7. To be no longer dependent on, addicted to, or desirous of something: I'm finally off caffeine. He's
been off of drugsfor a long time now.

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BE ON

be on
1. x
To be taking or under the influence of drugs (legal or illegal). They've got me on a load of antibiotic
s to fight off theinfection. He acts so crazy that sometimes I wonder if he's on drugs!
2. x
To be performing or displayed, as on a stage, on television, or in a venue. That new play is on at the
NationalTheater this evening. They're showing my favorite film on TV tonight! I hear there's a grea
t new band on at the bardown the road.
3. x
To perform exceptionally well or impressively. The home team is really on tonight, it looks like they
'll have an easy victory.
4. x
To be in support of, have interest in, or plan to participate in some activity or thing. Yeah, I'm on for
having a few drinks later! Mary said she's on to go to a movie tonight.
5. x
To do something as planned or according to schedule. Are you still on to pick me up from the airpor
t tomorrow? The meeting is on at five o'clock.
See also: on
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be on
1. Be taking medication or an illegal drug, as in Are you on some antibiotic? or He was definitely on
narcotics when ithappened. [1930s]
2. Be in favor of something or willing to participate, as in We're going dancing after the play-
are you on? [Colloquial;late 1800s]
3. Be engaged in some action, especially on the stage, as in Hurry up, you're on in five minutes. [Lat
e 1700s]
4. x Perform extremely well, as in I can't return Dan's serve-he's really on today.
[Slang; second half of 1900s]
5. Be scheduled, as in Is tonight's rally still on? [Colloquial; second half of 1990s]
6. x
be on one. Be at one's expense, either as a treat or the butt of a joke. For example, This round of dri
nks is on me,or He enjoys a good laugh, even when the joke's on him.
[Colloquial; second half of 1800s]
7. not be on. Be unacceptable, not allowable, as in I can't believe you'd cancel; that's just not on. T
his usage is morecommon in Britain than America. [Colloquial; 1930s] For a synonym, see not
done. Also see be on to.
See also: on
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All rights reserved.

be on
v.
1. ///
To be in contact with the upper or outer surface of something: There are toys on the rug. Frost is on
thewindowpane. Your glasses are on the kitchen table.
2. x
To be engaged or functioning. Used mostly of machines: When the spotlights are on, it gets very hot
. Is the car engine still on?
3. x
To be connected with or broadcast by some communication system: You have been on the computer
for three hours. Come listen; my favorite radio show is on.
4. x
To be precise, in good form, or well executed: My dart throwing was definitely on, and that night I
got four bull's-eyes. The remarks you made were right on, and everyone understood immediately.
5. To be dependent on or desirous of something: I am on medication to lower my cholesterol. They s
uspect that their child is on drugs.
6. be on about To talk excitedly about something, especially to others who are not interested or do
not understand:They are always on about the prizes their children keep winning. I don't know what
he is on about, but he is giving me a headache.
See also: on

nglese Italiano

be on UK, slang (talk incessantly) parlare⇒ vi

about [sth] vi
phrasal + prep

(informale, peggiorativo) cianciare⇒ vi

What on earth are you on about?

Ma si può sapere di che cosa stai parlando?

Ma si può sapere di che cosa stai cianciando?

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BE OVER
No longer be affected by.
‘we were over the worst’

be over (someone or something)

1. x
To no longer have strong emotions about someone or something; to be unenthusiastic about someon
e orsomething. I was really looking forward to learning about the inner workings of a computer, bu
t it's actually so boringthat I am really over it at this point! Everyone thinks Jack's boyfriend is so hi
larious, but I'm so over him and hisannoying jokes.
2. x
To accept, feel better about, move on from, or come to terms with something or some romantic relat
ionship that has
failed or turned out badly. John and Amy broke up nearly a month ago, but I don't think he's over he
r yet. It really bummed me out failing my driving test like that, but I'm over it now.
See also: over
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be over
v.
1. To be located above something: The lamp is over the desk.
2. To be on the other side of something: My grandparents' house is over the river.
3. x To have come to an end; be finished: When the movie was over, we went to bed.
4. x To have recovered emotionally from something: It was a terrible year, but I am finally over it.
5.x be over with To have finished doing or experiencing something, especially something unpleasa
nt: I'm not over withmy homework yet.
6. x
be over with To be finished; have passed or been experienced. Used especially of unpleasant things
: Now that mydental surgery is over with, I can stop worrying and get some rest.
See also: over
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BE THROUGH

be through
be through
v.
1. To have penetrated or crossed to the other side of something: Once you've pushed on it, the tack should b
e through the cloth, and it will stay attached.
2. To have finished something: You started that book yesterday; are you through yet? I was through with my
homework, so I went out and played.
3. To be finished: Once this ironing is through, I'll be able to join you for coffee.
4. To have ended a romantic relationship, especially on a bad note: I hate to say it, but Chris and I are throug
h.
5. be through with To have ended, or to desire to end, a relationship or engagement with someone or some
thing: Shesaid she was through with me and walked out the door. I am through with this awful job.
be through informal (have finished doing [sth]) finire [qlcs], finire con [qlcs] vtr
with [sth] adj
+ prep
finire di fare [qlcs] vtr
Can you do this photocopying for me? And when you're through with that, let me
know and I'll find you something else to do.
Puoi farmi delle fotocopie? E quando avrai finito avvisami e ti trovo qualcos'altro
da fare.

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BE UP
‘What’s up? You look as if you had seen a ghost!’
‘Who said that?’

1. To have arrived or been placed at a high or higher position or location. You can only go swimmin
g when the red andyellow flag is up, because it means there's a lifeguard on duty. Following the str
ong sales of their latest smartphone,the company's stocks have been up at their highest point in ten
years.
2. x To be awake.
I'm up, I'm up, stop shouting! Our son was up all night long with a tummy ache, so everyone is feeli
ng pretty tired today.
3. To be used in its entirety. (Usually said of a period of time or temporary situation.) The CD inclu
des a demo of theirlatest game, but once its time is up, it will no longer work on your computer.
Once the presentation is up, we'll have a Q&A session followed by tea and coffee.
4. To be uncovered or revealed, and foiled as a result. OK, Mooney, the jig is up! We've got the plac
e surrounded!
5. To be the next person or thing to do something. Aw, this game can be a bit challenging; better lu
ck next time. OK,who's up next? You guys are up in five minutes—
don't go onto the stage until I tell you to.
6. To be currently happening or taking place. (Used almost exclusively in the phrase "what is up.")
We've been waitingfor nearly half an hour. Pete, go backstage and find out what's up. Hey, John, w
hat's up? I haven't seen you in ages.
7. To be available to read or watch. (Said of online news articles, blog posts, or videos.) If you're int
erested in more, afull review of the movie is up on our main website. I'm making a follow-
up video, which should be up later today.
See also: up

be up (oneself)
To hold an overly high opinion of oneself; to think of oneself as being superior to others.
Mary's new boyfriend iscertainly attractive but he's a bit up himself, always showing off his money
and high-class education.

be ˈup (with somebody/something)

x
(spoken) be wrong with somebody/something:
I could tell something was up from the looks on their faces.
What’s up with the car? It won’t start.

be up
v.
1. To have reached some high position:
Now that all the sails are up, the boat will move pretty quickly. The cat is upthe tree again.

2xxx. To be awake:
Although it was two o'clock in the morning, I was still up because I had drunk so much coffee.

3. To be in an energetic or positive mood:

I was really up about the painting I had finished; it was one of my better efforts.
She was tired and worried and wasn't feeling very up that day.

4. To have been used to completion. Used especially of time:

Please get off the computer; your time is up.
My luck has gone, and all of my chances are up.

5. To be put to an end, especially by being revealed:

Your schemes are up; you should just admit what you did.

6. To be next in line for something:

I've been waiting to buy tickets for hours, and I am finally up next.

7. To be occurring. Used especially of noteworthy or unusual events:

The noises from the cellar are strange; I'll godown and see what is up.

8. be up against To have someone or something as an adversary or challenge:

This year our team will be up against yours for the first time.
The shopkeepers were up against some serious difficulties when the tax laws changed.
 9. be up before To appear in some court of law: Their case is up before the Supreme Court. I was u
p before the localcourthouse for failure to pay my liquor license.
10. be up for To be visiting a place for some purpose: My roommate from college is up for a visit.
11. be up for To be positive about or capable of doing something: Are you up for another coffee bef
ore we go home?Don't make them try to walk such a distance; they are not up for it.
12. be up to To have reached some quantity: The temperature is now up to forty degrees. We are no
w up to fourweeks without rain.
13. be up to To have something as a possible upper limit: The prices can be up to three times highe
r in the big cities.
14. be up to To be doing something: I don't want to know what he is up to in the kitchen. What are
you up to thisafternoon?
See also: up

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BE WITH

‘Please hurry up!’

‘OK, I’ll be with you in just a second.’

Inglese Italiano
be with [sb] vi (be in company of) stare con vi
+ prep
The dying woman wanted to be with her family in her last days.
Ormai in punto di morte, ha preferito stare con la sua famiglia invece che in
ospedale.
be with [sb] vi informal (date) stare insieme a qn, stare con
+ prep qn vi
She's been with her current boyfriend for nearly a year.
Sta con l'attuale ragazzo da quasi un anno.
be with [sb] vi informal, figurative (showing essere con vi
+ prep solidarity) (solidarizzare)
The crowd responded to her speech with shouts of "We're with you, Amelia!"
La folla rispose al suo discorso incitando: "Siamo tutti con te, Amelia!"

be with someone
PHRASE
 1Agree with or support someone.
‘we're all with you on this one’
More example sentences

 2informal often with negative Understand what someone is saying.

‘I'm not with you’

with
(wĭth, wĭth)
prep.
1. In the company of; accompanying: Did you go with her?
2. Next to; alongside of: stood with the rabbi; sat with the family.
3.
a. Having as a possession, attribute, or characteristic: arrived with bad news; a man with a moustac
he.
b. Used as a function word to indicate accompanying detail or condition: just sat there with his mou
th open; apatient with a bad back.
4.
a. In a manner characterized by: performed with skill; spoke with enthusiasm.
b. In the performance, use, or operation of: had trouble with the car.
5. In the charge or keeping of: left the cat with the neighbors.
6. In the opinion or estimation of: if it's all right with you.
7.
a. In support of; on the side of: I'm with anyone who wants to help the homeless.
b. Of the same opinion or belief as: He is with us on that issue.
8. In the same group or mixture as; among: planted onions with the carrots.
9. In the membership or employment of: plays with a jazz band; is with a publishing company.
10.
a. By the means or agency of: eat with a fork; made us laugh with his jokes.
b. By the presence or use of: a pillow stuffed with feathers; balloons filled with helium.
11. In spite of: With all her experience, she could not get a job.
12. In the same direction as: sail with the wind; flow with the river.
13. At the same time as: gets up with the birds.
14.
a. In regard to: We are pleased with her decision. They are disgusted with the status quo.
b. Used as a function word to indicate a party to an action, communicative activity, or informal agre
ement orsettlement: played with the dog; had a talk with the class; lives with an aunt.
15. In comparison or contrast to: a car identical with the one her sister just bought.
16. Having received: With her permission, he left. I escaped with just a few bruises.
17.
a. And; plus: My books, with my brother's, make a sizable library. We had turkey with all the trimmi
ngs.
b. Inclusive of; including: comes to $29.95 with postage and handling.
18. In opposition to; against: wrestling with an opponent.
19. As a result or consequence of: trembling with fear; sick with the flu.
20. So as to be touching or joined to: coupled the first car with the second; linked arms with their p
artners.
21. So as to be free of or separated from: parted with her husband.
22. In the course of: We grow older with the hours.
23. In proportion to: wines that improve with age.
24. In relationship to: at ease with my peers.
25. As well as; in favorable comparison to: She could sing with the best of them.
26. According to the experience or practice of: With me, it is a question of priorities.
27. Used as a function word to indicate close association: With the advent of the rockets, the Space
Age began.
adv. Informal
As company; along: We're going to the movies. Are you coming with?
Idioms:
in with Informal
In league or association with: He is in with the wrong crowd.
with it Informal
1. Interested in and sensitive to the latest styles and trends; up-to-date.
2. Streetwise and knowing; savvy.
3. Mentally competent.

[Middle English, with, against, from, from Old English; see wi- in Indo-European roots.]
Usage Note: When the subject of a sentence is followed by a noun or noun phrase introduced by wit
h rather than and,the verb remains singular: The governor, with his aides, is expected to attend the f
air. See Usage Note at and.
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with
(wɪð; wɪθ)
prep
1. using; by means of: he killed her with an axe.
2. accompanying; in the company of: the lady you were with.
3. possessing; having: a man with a red moustache.
4. concerning or regarding: be patient with her.
5. in spite of: with all his talents, he was still humble.
6. used to indicate a time or distance by which something is away from something else: with three
miles to go, hecollapsed.
7. in a manner characterized by: writing with abandon.
8. caused or prompted by: shaking with rage.
9. often used with a verb indicating a reciprocal action or relation between the subject and the prepo
sition's object:agreeing with me; chatting with the troops.
10. not with you informal not able to grasp or follow what you are saying
11. with it informal
a. fashionable; in style
b. comprehending what is happening or being said
12. with that after that; having said or done that
[Old English; related to Old Norse vith, Gothic withra, Latin vitricus stepfather, Sanskrit vitarám wi
der]
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with
(wɪθ, wɪð)

prep.
1. accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you.
2. in some particular relation to (esp. implying interaction, company, association, conjunction, or co
nnection): I dealtwith the problem. She agreed with me.
3. characterized by or having: a person with initiative.
4. by the use of as a means or instrument; using: cut with a knife.
5. in a manner using or showing: to work with diligence.
6. in correspondence, comparison, or proportion to: How does their plan compare with ours?
7. in regard to: to be pleased with a gift.
8. owing to: to shake with fear.
9. in the region, sphere, or view of: It is day with us while it is night with the Chinese.
10. from: to part with a thing.
11. against, as in opposition or competition: Don't fight with your brother.
12. in the keeping or service of: to leave something with a friend.
13. in affecting the judgment, estimation, or consideration of: Her argument carried a lot of weight
with the trustees.
14. at the same time as or immediately after; upon: And with that last remark, she turned and left.
15. of the same opinion or conviction as: Are you with me on this issue?
16. in proximity to or in the same household as: He lives with his parents.
17. (used as a function word to specify an additional circumstance or condition): We climbed the hil
l, with Jeff followingbehind.
Idioms:
with it, aware of and participating in up-to-date trends.

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