Fear of the Dentist
Sarah has a fear of going to the dentists. She is in the kitchen talking to her mum about going to a dentist’s appointment in the afternoon...
Mum: Did you sleep well?
Sarah: No, Mum. My tooth really hurts! I couldn’t sleep at all last night!
Mum: Really? I’ll have to take you to the dentist after school today then…
Sarah: No, Mum! Please, don’t! You know I’m so scared of going to the dentists.
Mum: Don’t worry! I’ll come with you. You’ll be fine.
Sarah: OK, Mum... I suppose I’ll have to go. I can’t put up with this pain any longer!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To let down someone | To make someone disappointed when you have not fulfilled a promise. | She promised that she would be there but she let me down. | Feelings |
To break down | 1. To become very upset. 2. When something stops working | 1. She broke down when she opened her results. 2. The lift broke down. | Feelings |
To bring somebody/something down | 1. To make someone lose their powerful position. 2. To make something end. | 1. He brought his boss down by exposing personal emails. 2. The rise in export prices could bring the hospitality industry down. | Feelings |
To bottle something up | To refuse to talk about things when someone is worried or upset. | After his father passed away, he bottled his emotions up and wouldn’t talk to anyone. | Feelings |
To get something across | To make someone believe or understand something | He tried to get his point across but his manager wouldn’t listen. | Feelings |