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  1. 12-Jan-2008, 12:06 #1
    mrlocom
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    Wink phrasal or prepositional verb

    The teacher told the student off for being rude.

    Is "off for" a phrasal verb or prepositional verb?



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  2. 12-Jan-2008, 12:09 #2
    David L.
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    Default Re: phrasal or prepositional verb

    'tell someone off' is a phrasal verb. The preposition that follows is 'for'
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