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Phrasal Verbs Set Ten Example Sentences
Listen to the accompanying MP3 and read these sentences. This will train your brain to
master these phrasal verbs.

Do without sth/sb = to manage without something or somebody, although you wish you
had it
Drag on = to last longer than is necessary, often to the point of boredom
Go through sth = to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
Border on sth = to be very close to a particular quality or feeling

We’ll have to do without using the car for a few days while it’s in for repair. You’ll have to
take the bus to work tomorrow.

Store assistant: Sorry, we don’t have any milk today due to a problem with the delivery
truck.
Customer: Oh well. I’ll just have to do without it today then.

We need to get this power cut sorted as quickly as possible. This factory can’t do without
power when we have deadlines to meet.

Right team. This week, we’ll have to do without our top scorer Greg. That means we’ll have
to work twice as hard to win the next game.

Trade talks between the two nations have dragged on for more than three years. Ministers
want to reach an agreement within the next few weeks.

Everything about the wedding was perfect. The ceremony was beautiful and didn’t drag on
for too long, and the party was absolutely amazing.

Client: I’ve waited so long for this company to be brought to justice. When will I see a result?
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Lawyer: I know the case is dragging on, but I’m confident we will win. Just be patient.

The story starts so well but once you get past the middle stages, it starts to drag on. I think
you could cut about half the book.

Last year I trained for over six months to compete in a marathon. I’d like to do it again, but I
don’t think I can go through the strict diet and exercise program.

The fighter went through hell but managed to win the fight by knockout, much to the
pleasure of his fans.

She went through a lot of difficulties and challenges in order to get to where she is today.
Now she is one of the top businesswomen in her field.

Lea: Dean left me without any reason. I can’t believe he did that to me after so long
together.
Sarah: I can’t imagine what you’re going through. I’m always here if you need to talk.

Your daughter is showing an incredible talent in every single subject. I’d say she’s bordering
on genius.

Steve: I know you don’t like your boss very much, but surely he’s not that bad.
Gemma: Don’t like very much? My feeling for him is bordering on hatred!

Tim, your idea is bordering on the ridiculous but we don’t have any choice. Let’s try it and
see what happens.

It’s unbelievably lucky that no one died. Doctors said that surviving the accident was

bordering on a miracle.

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