Describing Symptoms at the Doctors
Holly has been feeling very unwell since she returned from her holiday last week. She describes her symptoms to the doctor…
Doctor: Hello Holly. How can I help you today?
Holly: Well, I’ve been feeling really unwell since I returned from my holiday in Greece last week.
Doctor: OK. What are your symptoms?
Holly: Well, I have a sore throat, a fever and I have a lack of energy too.
Doctor: OK, let me take your temperature first… Yes, your temperature high, it’s 38… Let me have a look at your throat… Yes, it’s very inflamed too. It looks like you have a throat infection. Have you been having trouble eating?
Holly: Yes, it’s been very painful.
Doctor: I’m going to give you a course of anti-biotics for 2 weeks. You need to take two tablets twice a day, and always take them after food. If it doesn’t improve, please come back and see me.
Holly: OK, I will. Thank you very much for your help.
Doctor: No problem. I hope you’re feeling better soon!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To run up against | To experience something difficult and unexpected. | The politicians ran up against strong opposition from the people. | Problem |
To wrestle with | To try very hard to deal with a problem or a difficult situation. | I wrestled with the decision for a few months before deciding to quit. | Problem |
To think through | To carefully consider the possible results of doing something. | I need some time think this through before making a decision. | Problem |
To knuckle down | To start working or studying harder. | He’s going to have to knuckle down if he wants to pass the course. | Problem |
To talk over | To discuss a problem or situation with someone. | We talked over the issues in the meeting before making a decision. | Problem |