Phrasal Verbs

[TheParser]

NOT A TEACHER


(1) I found these two examples on the Web by someone identified as a "TESOL Online Teacher":

The teacher TOLD OFF the students for not paying attention in class.

The boss is TELLING John OFF now as we speak.

Question: Could we also say "The teacher TOLD the students OFF for being inattentive" and

"The boss is TELLING OFF John at this moment."

Thank you.

[ridvann]

So, can we construct like that?

-Don't give up yourself.

-Don't give up mine.

Are they ok?

[bhaisahab]

So, can we construct like that?

-Don't give up yourself.

-Don't give up mine.

Are they OK?

What context are you using them in?

[ridvann]

I would just like to know whether all the pronouns contain it or not.
For example:

-It is hard to pick up yourself after that.

[Barb_D]

I would just like to know whether all the pronouns contain it or not.
For example:

-It is hard to pick up yourself after that.

No, that one needs to be "It's hard to pick yourself up after that" to sound natural.

[SoothingDave]

NOT A TEACHER


(1) I found these two examples on the Web by someone identified as a "TESOL Online Teacher":

The teacher TOLD OFF the students for not paying attention in class.

The boss is TELLING John OFF now as we speak.

Question: Could we also say "The teacher TOLD the students OFF for being inattentive" and

"The boss is TELLING OFF John at this moment."

Thank you.

I say yes and yes.