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Zorluk: OrtaPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Match each phrasal verb on the left with its correct contextual meaning on the right.

  • tide overTo support someone temporarily through a difficult period
  • crop upTo happen or appear unexpectedly
  • bring roundTo convince someone to accept a proposal after initial resistance
  • smooth overTo lessen the severity of a dispute or misunderstanding

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'Tide over' matches 'To support someone temporarily through a difficult period'; 'Crop up' matches 'To happen or appear unexpectedly'; 'Bring round' matches 'To convince someone to accept a proposal after initial resistance'; and 'Smooth over' matches 'To lessen the severity of a dispute or misunderstanding'.
Each phrasal verb is paired accurately according to standard English idiomatic usage: 'tide over' denotes providing temporary support, 'crop up' signifies an unexpected occurrence, 'bring round' means persuading someone to agree, and 'smooth over' refers to easing interpersonal conflict.

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1
Analyze the meaning of 'tide over'
Identified as providing temporary assistance through hard times
The particle 'over' in this context denotes sustaining someone across a difficult interval.
2
Analyze the meaning of 'crop up'
Identified as emerging or appearing unexpectedly
The idiom conveys the sudden appearance of issues or topics.
3
Analyze the meaning of 'bring round'
Identified as persuading someone to alter their opinion
To 'bring someone round' signifies guiding another person toward concurrence.
4
Analyze the meaning of 'smooth over'
Identified as easing or diminishing conflict
To 'smooth over' implies removing friction or discord between parties.

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