Too Much to get!

Week 27^th January

So, we finished talking about conspiracies. And we started discussing a not less interesting topic “Children well into their thirties who refuse to leave home.”

Spain is a good example of it. But shockingly enough, it also occurs in The U.K.

We had the stereotype of overprotected Spanish kids whilst British or Americans left home as soon as they become of age (legal adult age). But things have changed in the 21^st Century in those countries.

They are “The KIPPERS”

What does “KIPPERS” stand for? Kids In Parents’ Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings.

In hindsight (looking back, in retrospective), who wouldn’t like to live at their parents’?

Without bills to pay. With housework, cooking and washing done for you…

But, what about growing up (becoming an adult), independence, making your own mistakes?

And what about your parents’ independence? They brought you up (raise you, helped you to grow up, to mature) and in a short time they’ll very possibly bring up their grandchildren too. Why don’t let them to enjoy their lives for a while?

A really interesting topic, indeed. But after that we went into the passionate world of phrasal verbs.

Hot verb: “GET”

+ Adjective or participle	Different meanings	As a phrasal verb
Get dark	Get a paper (buy)	Get on with (have a good relationship / manage)
Get ready	Get a taxi ( call)	Get out of (avoid doing)
Get old	Get an email (receive)	Get through (contact by phone)
Get angry	Get help (find help)	Get up ( rise from bed)
Get married	Get to (arrive)	Get at (reach, imply)
Get lost		Get over (recover)

And don’t forget the passive meaning: “I got my hair cut yesterday”

Nor the expressions:

Get in touch and get in my nerves!

How do you get in touch with your friends? By email, phone or personally?

Which things get on your nerves? (can’t stand, can’t bear)?

We definitely got a lot in our plates!

See you!

Phrasal verbs with "get"