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E40 English Vocabulary: Uses of Phrasal Verbs Wait On, Wait In, Wait Out, Wait Around


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🌟Struggling to master English phrasal verbs? Tired of getting tripped up by phrasal verbs with "wait" thrown in? You know the ones – wait on, wait in, wait out. They all sound similar, but what do they really mean? Ever wondered why native speakers use phrases like "wait around" or "wait upon" so effortlessly?

🎧In our latest episode of the Learn English Podcast, we dive deep into the world of phrasal verbs with "wait". Phrasal verbs can be one of the most confusing and frustrating aspects of learning the language. But don't worry - this episode is here to help you conquer those tricky "wait" phrasal verbs once and for all! From "wait on" to "wait in" and "wait around," you'll learn how native speakers use these common expressions in everyday conversation.

🗣️We explore what "wait on" can really mean, besides just waiting at a restaurant. We also unpack other tricky phrasal verbs like "wait in," "wait out," and "wait around." With clear explanations and practical examples, you'll gain the confidence to start incorporating these useful phrasal verbs into your own English speaking. Don't let phrasal verbs hold you back any longer! Listen now to gain a deeper understanding of how to use phrasal verbs with "wait" and transform your frustration into fluency.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Phrasal Verbs:

  • Wait on (To serve someone, especially in a restaurant or a similar setting)
  • Wait on (To provide assistance or service, often in a personal context)
  • Wait on (To await a decision or development)
  • Wait on (To be dependent on someone for a particular action or decision)
  • Wait in (To remain indoors or stay at home until someone arrives or something happens)
  • Wait out (To endure a period of time, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one, until it ends)
  • Wait out (To delay taking action until a particular event or condition has passed)
  • Wait around (To spend time idly, usually waiting for something to happen.)
  • Wait around (To remain in one place doing little or nothing, often waiting for someone or something.)

2) Other words:

  • Wait Staff - Collective term for all waiters and waitresses in a restaurant.
  • Promptly - Done without delay; immediately.
  • Diligent - Showing care and effort in one's work or duties.
  • Test Results - The outcome or findings from medical tests.
  • Unproductive - Not achieving much; not very useful.
  • Endure: to experience something unpleasant and difficult but continue to deal with it
  • Layover - A temporary stop or break in a journey.

3) Idioms:

  • Wait on someone hand and foot - To take complete care of someone.

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