All Ears English Podcast AEE 2425: Your English Will Take Off with this Phrasal Verb
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Jun 12, 2025 Discover the versatile phrasal verb 'take off' and its various meanings in everyday communication. The hosts emphasize the importance of human connection over perfection in language. Personal travel stories add flair to discussions about flight challenges, including winter delays. The episode not only shares practical usage of 'take off' but also provides hiring insights, stressing efficiency in recruitment. Delight in engaging anecdotes that illustrate how integrating phrasal verbs can elevate your conversational skills!
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Take Off: Flights Usage
- Use the phrasal verb "take off" to talk about flights leaving the ground.
- For example, ask, "What time does your flight take off?" rather than "take the plane off."
Lindsay's Flight Experience Anecdote
- Lindsay flew to Salt Lake City for her stepbrother's graduation and experienced a lively party.
- She noted how different airports vary in the flight takeoff experience.
Take Off: Taking Time Off Work
- Use "take off" to mean taking time away from work, such as "take off tomorrow to get my eyes checked."
- This phrasal verb in this case is separable: "take the day off" or "take off a day."