Brick

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Phrasal Verbs: Brick

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Question 1

Choose the correct usage

A	We had to brick away the side wall to prevent the stray dogs from entering.
B	We had to brick in the side wall to prevent the stray dogs from entering.

Question 1 Explanation:

The correct expression is brick in. Brick in means ‘Close or fill a space with bricks.’

Question 2

Choose the correct usage

A	They bricked up the ventilator to stop the birds from making a nest there.
B	They bricked around the ventilator to stop the birds from making a nest there.

Question 2 Explanation:

The correct expression is brick up. Brick up means ‘Close or fill a space with bricks.’

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