4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SUCK'

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We have definitions for 4 phrasal verbs with 'SUCK'

4 phrasal verbs with 'SUCK'

Suck in

  1. Become involved in something unpleasant
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Everyone around her was taking drugs and she got SUCKED IN.

Suck into

  1. Become involved in something unpleasant
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The country got SUCKED INTO the war.

Suck up

  1. Try to ingratiate yourself
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: He is always SUCKING UP to try to get the boss's approval.

Suck up to

  1. Ingratiate yourself with someone
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He's always SUCKING UP TO our boss.

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