English Phrase of the Day

Definitions

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deal with		©
1. v. To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
This book deals with incest.
2. v. To take action with respect to (someone or something).
The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students.
3. v. To consider, as an example.
Let us deal with the case of China.
4. v. To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.
We deal with having just a gallon of gas.   Thankfully he'd dealt with such issues before, so he had all the necessary experience.
5. v. To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.
I can deal with this crew of workers.
6. v. To behave in a certain way towards.
He deals fairly with his employees.
Analysis
deal		©
1. n. (obsolete) A division, a portion, a share.
We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.
2. n. (often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
3. v. To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.
with		©
1. prep. Against.
He picked a fight with the class bully.
2. prep. In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
He went with his friends.
3. prep. In addition to; as an accessory to.

Example Sentences

I don't want to deal with that.  I don't know how to deal with my issues, so I eat.  He was ready to deal with looters.  You have a big obstacle to deal with, and I think you need help with it.  There's a lot of talk about them being illegal immigrants, but everyone who I deal with has their papers in order.

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