All Ears English Podcast AEE: Do Phrasal Verbs Wind You Up?
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Nov 1, 2025 Explore the versatile phrasal verb 'wind up' with engaging examples and meanings. Learn how it can mean to conclude something or even to irritate someone playfully. Discover its application in everyday scenarios, like wrapping up meetings or teasing friends. The hosts role-play to illustrate the different uses, making it easier to grasp. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of recognizing multiple meanings to avoid confusion. Don't let phrasal verbs get the best of you!
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'Wind Up' Means 'End Up'
- "Wind up" commonly means "end up" or the final result of actions, similar to "end up."
- Use it to predict outcomes like "You'll wind up failing the course."
Use 'Wound Up' For Past Outcomes
- Use the past tense "wound up" when describing past outcomes.
- Say "He wound up in Paris" to mean he ended up there by mistake.
Falling Asleep On A Train
- Aubrey shares a travel mishap: she fell asleep on a train and missed her stop.
- This illustrates how someone can "wind up" in the wrong place.