PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'OPEN UP'
20 / 05 / 2016
PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'OPEN UP': meaning and examples
Happy Friday to you, readers!
As you probably know, this month we are focusing on Hollywood and the movies.
Today's Phrasal Verb Friday post is also one related to celebrities and fame: the term TO OPEN UP (about something). This is commonly used in gossip magazines and articles about celebrities.
Definition: to share an experience or emotion.
Example 1: She opened up about her troubles with drugs and alcohol as a teenager.
Example 2: The actor opened up to the media about his struggle with depression.
Of course, us 'normal' people can use OPEN UP as well: we OPEN UP about personal emotions.
Example 3: She really opened up to me last night and I feel like I know her better now.
Example 4: If you do some team building activities, it helps people to open up.
This phrasal verb is INTRANSITIVE.
That's all for today. Thanks for reading and have an incredible weekend!
As you probably know, this month we are focusing on Hollywood and the movies.
Today's Phrasal Verb Friday post is also one related to celebrities and fame: the term TO OPEN UP (about something). This is commonly used in gossip magazines and articles about celebrities.
Definition: to share an experience or emotion.
Example 1: She opened up about her troubles with drugs and alcohol as a teenager.
Example 2: The actor opened up to the media about his struggle with depression.
Of course, us 'normal' people can use OPEN UP as well: we OPEN UP about personal emotions.
Example 3: She really opened up to me last night and I feel like I know her better now.
Example 4: If you do some team building activities, it helps people to open up.
This phrasal verb is INTRANSITIVE.
That's all for today. Thanks for reading and have an incredible weekend!
