EXPRESSIONS WITH 'BACK'

Good morning / afternoon / evening everybody. Welcome back to the Daily Vitamin!

Yesterday we looked at the expressions go back and come back. Today we will focus on the meaning of back when it is combined with other verbs.

In general back means: to return or do something again.

Specific Expressions
⇒ To call back = to return someone's telephone call

Example 1
Can I call you back after dinner?

⇒ To give back = to return something to someone

Example 2
John borrowed my tennis racquet last week and he still hasn't given it back to me.

⇒ To put back = to return something to its place.

Example 3
Janet never puts the files back when she finishes reading them.

These are just a few examples, but there are many more! If you would like some extra practice, I encourage you to create your own original sentences with one or more of these expressions? You can post your sentences on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Twitter) and we will give you feedback as soon as possible.

Have a great rest of your day!