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At the Chemist

Jane has a terrible headache. She goes to the chemist and asks the pharmacist what what medication she can take…


Pharmacist: Good morning, can I help you?


Jane: Good morning, I need something for a terrible headache. It started when I woke up this morning and it’s getting worse!


Pharmacist: It sounds like a migraine… We have these painkillers which are for migraines and they work very quickly.


Jane: OK, I’ll take them.


Pharmacist: Here you go. You’ll need to see a doctor if your headache doesn’t go away.


Jane: No problem. How many do I take?


Pharmacist: Take two tablets now and another two after 4 hours if the pain is still there. Try and eat something before taking the tablets too.


Jane: OK, thanks. How much are they?


Pharmacist: £10.50 please. Would you like to pay in cash or by card?


Jane: By card please. Thank you very much for your help - I really hope they work!

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At the Chemist

PHRASAL VERBS

Phrasal verb
Meaning
Example sentence
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To come around

To become conscious again after an illness or an operation



One hour after the operation, she started to come around.



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To shake something off

To get rid of an illness



I really hope I can shake this cold off before the weekend.



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To pass out

To become unconscious for a short period of time.



When the ball hit her on the head, she passed out.


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To pick something up

To start to suffer from something



She picked up the cold when she was- on holiday.



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To come down with something

To start to suffer symptoms of an illness.



I think I’m starting to come down with the flu.



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