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Understanding phrasal verbs and expressions with look<\/span> is essential for B2 English learners.<\/strong> The verb look<\/span> is incredibly versatile, changing its meaning significantly when combined with different prepositions or adverbs. These combinations, known as phrasal verbs, are very common in everyday conversation and formal writing, making them a key part of B2 English. Mastering them will make your English sound more natural and help you understand native speakers better in various contexts. For example, look after<\/span> means “to take care of someone or something,” while look into<\/span> means “to investigate a problem or situation.” Knowing these distinctions is crucial for clear communication and for succeeding in exams like the B2 First. This guide will help you explore some of the most important phrasal verbs and expressions involving look<\/span>, giving you the tools to use them correctly and confidently in your daily life and studies.<\/div>\n

What are the most common ‘look’ phrasal verbs?<\/h2>\n

Many phrasal verbs with look<\/span> describe actions related to searching, caring, or investigating.<\/p>\n

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  • Look for<\/strong><\/span>: This means to search for something or someone that is lost or desired.<\/li>\n
  • Look after<\/strong><\/span>: This means to take care of someone or something, ensuring their safety or well-being.<\/li>\n
  • Look into<\/strong><\/span>: This means to investigate or examine a problem, situation, or proposal to find out the truth or gather information.<\/li>\n
  • Look at<\/strong><\/span>: This means to direct your eyes towards something or someone. It can also mean to consider or examine something carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    How do we use ‘look’ for warnings or future events?<\/h2>\n

    Some expressions with look<\/span> are used for warnings or to express excitement about the future.<\/p>\n

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    • Look out!<\/strong><\/span>: This is an exclamation used to warn someone about immediate danger or to be careful.<\/li>\n
    • Be on the lookout<\/strong><\/span>: This means to watch carefully for something or someone, often because it is important or potentially dangerous.<\/li>\n
    • Look forward to<\/strong><\/span>: This means to feel excited and pleased about something that is going to happen in the future. Remember to follow it with a noun or a verb in the -ing form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What about other useful expressions with ‘look’?<\/h2>\n

      The verb look<\/span> also appears in other common expressions that are useful for B2 learners.<\/p>\n

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      • The look of<\/strong><\/span>: This refers to the appearance, style, or visual quality of something or someone.<\/li>\n
      • Now look here!<\/strong><\/span>: This is an informal expression used to show anger or annoyance, often to get someone’s attention before telling them off.<\/li>\n
      • Look up to<\/strong><\/span>: This means to admire or respect someone, often an older or more experienced person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Common Phrasal Verbs and Expressions with <span data-no-translation>Look<\/span><\/caption>\n
        Expression<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        look for<\/span><\/td>\nTo search for something or someone.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        look after<\/span><\/td>\nTo take care of someone or something.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        look into<\/span><\/td>\nTo investigate or examine something.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        look at<\/span><\/td>\nTo direct your eyes toward something; to consider.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Look out!<\/span><\/td>\nA warning to be careful or avoid danger.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        be on the lookout<\/span><\/td>\nTo watch carefully for something or someone.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        look forward to<\/span><\/td>\nTo be excited about something that is going to happen.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        the look of<\/span><\/td>\nThe appearance or style of something or someone.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Now look here!<\/span><\/td>\nUsed to express anger or annoyance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        look up to<\/span><\/td>\nTo admire or respect someone.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Examples<\/h2>\n
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        • My sister is looking for a new apartment in the city centre.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Could you please look after my plants while I’m away on holiday?<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The company promised to look into the customer’s complaint immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • I’m really looking forward to seeing you at the party next week!<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Look out! That bicycle is going to hit you if you don’t move!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Practice<\/h2>\n