BBC Learning English Face up to Phrasals Amanda & Daisy: A Friend in Need? ________________________________________________

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Episode 1: Daisy quizzes Amanda

Daisy: Hey, Amanda, you didnt get back

to me about the party. Are you and Johnny coming?

Does Amanda have other plans? Why didnt she reply to Daisys invitation? Go to episode 2 to find out!

Get back to Meaning: If you get back to someone, it means that you contact someone to continue an earlier conversation, or reply to a message, question or invitation. You can get back to someone face to face, by text, phone or email. Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. You cannot separate the verb from its particles. Ill get back to Keith Ill get back to him Ill get back Keith to I'll get back him to Ill get Keith back to I'll get him back to I'll get back to Example sentence: Im still waiting for Marco to get back to me about the problems with the contracts. Synonyms: answer, respond, reply, return a call, get in touch with, let someone know