AEE 2542: Take in Phrasal Verbs to Connect in English

AEE 2542: Take in Phrasal Verbs to Connect in English

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AugsReiko
AugsReiko
2026.1.06
A:this city is amazing. I'm trying to take it all in .

B:there's so much to see. it's difficult to know where to head first .

A: and I don't wanna just see the sites.I'd love to take in a play or a concert tonight.

B: absolutely. hey do you think I got taken in spending 20 on this souvenir mug .

A:no I think that was a steal.

B: I almost bought that dress but I could tell it didn't need to be taken in at the waist.

A: I'm glad we didn't stay with my aunt .it was nice of them to offer to take us in. but I wouldn't want to disturb them when we get in late.
AugsReiko
AugsReiko
2026.1.06
1.is allowing someone to stay in a place especially because they're in difficulty .
ex:
.they couldn't find a host for the exchange student .so my neighbor took her in .
.we took in a dog that was on our street and are trying to find its owner .
(you're giving them shelter until you find their parents)

2.to visit or attend a place or an event
ex:
. we could take in a movie tonight if you're up for it.(old-fashioned)

3.is to make a clothing tighter by altering .
ex:
.if we take in the waist of this dress it'll fit .
.if you buy your wedding dress, most people need to take it to a tailor and they'll take in the dress .

4.to fool or deceive someone
ex:
.the scalper managed to take in several tours with his fake tickets.
(hear it in an older film)
. the thief took in several people.
( they got scammed .an old-fashioned way )

5.①go to see or visit sth. for enjoyment.
②take it all in: is to understand sth completely understanding the meaning or the importance of sth.
ex:
.the city has this amazing atmosphere you walk in and just take it all in .
.after the shocking news that he needed a moment to take it in before reacting .
(absorb or understand sth)
Bota1013
Bota1013
2026.1.06
Take in phrasal verbs to connect in English:

the possibility for this year is endless
1.take in: allowing someone to stay in a place especially it's because they are in difficulty
Ex:they couldn't find a house for exchange students so my neighbor took them in
Ex: we took a dog on the street and we are trying to find It's owner
2.to visit or tend to place or an event (antique way of saying)
Ex: we could take a movie tonight, if you're up for it
Ex: on our trip to New York we took in a Broadway show and walked through central park
3.to make clothing tighter by altering schemes
Ex: if we taken in waist of this dress it would fit
Ex:take this suite to tailor, they do some alterations
4.cheat, fool or deceive someone
Ex: the scalper manage to taken in several tourist with this fake ticket
take it in or take it all in : means understand sth completely or importance of sth
Ex: after the shocking news he need a moment to take in before reacting
Ex:there's a lot to take in

Role play:
A:this city is amazing I'm trying to take it all in
B:there's so much to see, it's difficult to know where to head first
A:and i don't wanna just see the sights, i love to take in a play or concert tonight
B:absolutely! Hey do you think i got taken in spending 20dollars on this souvenir mug
A:no i think that was a steal
B:oh ok! Good i was spot that dress but i could tell it would take in a waist
A:I'm glad we didn't stay with my aunt it was nice of them to offer take us in but i wouldn't want to disturb them when we get in