Get around

Language Log 2024-04-19

Summary:

One needs to be careful when using a phrasal verb that has a wide range of possible meanings.  For example, if you're corresponding with a woman who travels a lot and you comment, wishing to commend her mobility, "You sure do get around a lot", she may be offended and retort, "Are you saying that […]

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https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=63526&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-around

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Tags:

advice

Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

04/19/2024, 10:00

Date published:

04/19/2024, 07:17