Want to know a secret? Part of the reason for the confusion is that not all 'phrasal verbs' are actually phrasal verbs. Lots of textbooks and online resources call them all phrasal verbs, but they aren't. They are multi-word verbs. A multi-word verb is a verb and another particle which together create a new meaning.

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Collocations are common word pairings that native speakers use instinctively. Unfortunately, for non-native speakers...