Today, we'll review the phrasal verbs "get away" and "set off."

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Last spring, I was really stressed out from studying for exams.

So I decided to get away after the school year ended.

As soon as I finished my last exam, I set off for the countryside.

It was a great vacation!

When related to travel, to "get away" means to go away from your home for a vacation.

To "set off" means to start on a trip.

Where would you like to go to get away?

This is American English.

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