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II PhrasalVerbs
Example: Are you sure you're going? I'll get your coats and see you
out.
See through = continue with something to the end
Example: They had a lot of difficulties in implementing the project, but the team saw it through successfully.
See through = realise someone is lying or being deceitful Example: The police quickly saw through her disguise and arrested
her.
See to = deal with something
Example: He saw to the arrangements and everything ran smoothly
and efficiently.
Sell out = have no more ofsomething left because it has been bought
Example: The tickets for the Primal Scream concert at the Brixton Academy sold out in a couple of hours.
Sell out = lose all artistic integrity in return for commercial success
Example: Most bands sell out when they sign to a major record label and forget all their principles when pursuing chart success.
Sell out = sell all available tickets
Example: The concert completely sold out months in advance.
Send back = return something
Example: I sent my food back because it was overcooked.
Send for = ask someone to come and help
Example: I had to send for a plumber because the radiator was leaking.
Send in = orde'l" people into a place to handle a problem
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