#2 (permalink) Fri Jun 09, 2006 14:20 pm Turn in vs. turn on |
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. A and B are idiomatic phrasal verbs. You must learn the meanings of the phrase as a unit:
turn on:
1--produce suddenly or automatically (Example: "Turn on the charm") 2-- become hostile towards 3-- cause to operate by flipping a switch (Example: "Turn on the stereo") 4-- get high, stoned, or drugged 5-- cause to be agitated, excited, or roused 6-- stimulate sexually 7-- be contingent on
turn in:
1-- make an entrance by turning from a road (Example: "Turn in after you see the gate") 2-- go to bed in order to sleep (Example: "I usually turn in at midnight") 3-- carry out (performances) 4-- to surrender someone or something to another . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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