english
1
general::
see GET PHYSICAL.
American Heritage Idioms
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general::
adj.
bodily:
He is used to physical exercise.
adj.
medical:
He had a physical examination.
Simple Definitions
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general::
adj. VERBS be The problem is purely physical, not mental. ADV. purely | almost The shock of the darkness was almost physical.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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general::
physical
nouns
physical activity
• We all know about the health benefits of physical activity.
physical contact
• There shall be no intentional physical contact between teams.
physical abuse/violence
• He had suffered physical abuse at the hands of his parents.
sb’s physical appearance
• Describe his physical appearance.
physical pain
• She bravely endured great physical pain.
physical strength
• The murder could have been committed only by a man of enormous physical strength.
physical fitness
• You need to work on your physical fitness.
a physical disability
(= condition that makes it difficult for someone to use a part of their body properly )
• From birth he has suffered from severe physical disabilities.
a physical defect
(= a physical fault, especially one that only affects the appearance )
• Most babies are born without physical defects.
transnet.ir
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general::
Phrase(s): *physical (with someone)
1. Lit. physical in the use of force against someone. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) • The coach got in trouble for getting physical with some members of the team. • When the suspect wouldn’t cooperate, the police were forced to get physical. 2. Fig. physical in touching someone in lovemaking. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) • I’ve heard that Bill tends to get physical with his dates. • I don’t care if he gets physical—within reason.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs