To Be

Phrasal verbs

The situation

Phrases with similar meaning or sentiment

(1) to be about

A book

It's about a Roman emperor / The subject of the book is a Roman emperor.
(2) to be down Feeling sad or depressed He's very down at the moment.
(3) to be into Music She's into rap  /she's interested in and loves rap.
(4) to be off Food which stinks (smells bad) Yuk! These sausages are off / They're rotten.
(5) to be over A romance It's over/It's finished.

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