ANGOLKA

Phrasal verb: put (something) up

Definition: to build something or fix it i

place.

(This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)

E.g.1: We’ll have to put some scaffolding up in order to repair the roof.

E.g.2: He didn’t put the fence up correctly so it fell down when the wind blew.

This phrasal verb can be separated. (E.g. 1 & 2)

Test

The number of Britons claiming unemployment _______ inches lower, but the total number of people out of work starts to rise.

1. wages, 2. pays, 3. benefits, 4. salary.

Joke

The Price Of Wisdom

One day, a man walks into a dentist’s office and asks how much it will cost to extract wisdom teeth.

„Eighty dollars,“ the dentist says.

„That’s a ridiculous amount,“ the man says. „Isn’t there a cheaper way?“

„Well,“ the dentist says, „if you don’t use an anaesthetic, I can knock it down to $60.“

„That’s still too expensive,“ the man says.

„Okay,“ says the dentist. „If I save on anesthesia and simply rip the teeth out with a pair of pliers, I could get away with charging $20.“

„Nope,“ moans the man, „it’s still too much.“

„Hm,“ says the dentist, scratching his head. „If I let one of my students do it for the experience, I suppose I could charge you just $10.“

„Marvelous,“ says the man, „book my wife for next Tuesday!“

Correct answer to the test question: 3. benefits. (Králik Róbert)