Hey there! This is TOP episode 165. Phrasal Verbs with LOOK (2)
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Phrasal verbs with LOOK you need to know part two! Let’s see the list.
One.
To look out for somebody – To watch over someone to ensure their well-being. To take care of somebody and make sure nothing bad happens to them. For example:
You need to look out for your little sister on this trip, OK?
I was very lucky to have a lot of adults who looked out for me.
Two.
To look down on somebody – to regard oneself as superior to someone or something and thus act in a haughty or snobbish manner. To think that you are better than somebody
The well-dressed businessman looked down on me in the elevator, not knowing that I was the new CEO.
I have no idea why some people look down on those who speak with an accent.
Three.
To look through somebody – to ignore somebody by pretending not to see them. Not recognising someone, but it’s just pretend. It’s rude. An example sentence:
She just looked right through me which is astonishind given we used to be the best friends.
The second meaning of ‘to look through something or someone is to examine or read something quickly. For instance:
She looked through her notes before the exam.
Four.
To look up to somebody – to admire or respect somebody, to view someone as a role model. Listen to this sentence:
Of course, I look up to you—you’re my big sister!
She’s always looked up to her parents.
Five.
To look ahead – To think about and perhaps try to anticipate what may happen in the future. To think about what is going to happen in the future
When you’re making a big decision, try to look ahead and think about the consequesnces.
If we want to succeed, we can’t just look at the market now—we need to look ahead.
Six.
To look for something – to search for someone or something.
I’m looking for my dog—have you seen it?
She’s always looking for her keys.
Seven.
To look forward to something – If you are looking forward to something that you are going to experience, you are pleased or excited about it. You cannot wait.
I’m really looking forward to our meeting.
Is there any particular thing you are looking forward to next year?
Now, remeber not to use this expression without ‘to’. Don’t say, for example, ‘I’m really looking forward our meeting’. Also don’t say that someone ‘is looking forwards to’ something. Don’t add that ‘s’. The correct sentence is:
I’m really looking forward to our meeting.
Looking forward to can be used with an -ing form. For instance:
I was so much looking forward to seeing you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
The mistake I see commonly with this expression is useing an infinitive after look forward to. Don’t say, for example, ‘He’s looking forward to go on holiday’. Say:
He’s looking forward to going on holiday.
Lastly, he tense choice. Is it ‘I look forward to…’ or ‘I’m looking forward to…’. Both are fine, although they differ. In formal English, people use ‘I look forward to…’ and in less formal English, people usually use ‘I’m looking forward to…’
I look forward to receiving your analysis before Thursday.
I’m really looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
Here you have it! Seven phrasal verbs with LOOK. Let’s practice now. Listen and repeat out loud. Let’s begin:
I was very lucky to have a lot of adults who looked out for me.
I have no idea why some people look down on those who speak with an accent.
She just looked right through me which is astonishing given we used to be the best friends.
She looked through her notes before the exam.
She’s always looked up to her parents.
If we want to succeed, we can’t just look at the market now—we need to look ahead.
She’s always looking for her keys.
I’m really looking forward to our meeting.
I look forward to receiving your analysis before Thursday.
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