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In this lesson you will learn how to use the phrasal verb ‘settle down’ in your conversations.
Let’s learn about the phrasal verb ‘settle down’!
To ‘settle down’ is to become calm and composed. My children settle down when Mr. Bean is on.
Right. Settling down means to quit moving around or making noise.
Settling down also means to stabilize in your life; when you don’t expect much change in your job or family.
Do you mean to marry?
Yes, many people use ‘settle down’ to say they’re getting married, starting a family, having kids, etc.
Okay, Okay, I got it. It means to give up living a youthful carefree life with lots of changes and movement and start living a normal stable life, right?
Exactly! Before settling down here in Minnesota I used to travel a lot.
Got it. The phrase ‘settle down’ is used even when someone needs to stop a fight or an argument. Am I correct, Vindy?
Yeah, that’s the phrase we use to command someone to stop doing something and become quiet, especially when the person is making a fuss.
Alright. Should we see some more examples in context?
Sure! Let’s listen to some conversations.
Why are the kids making such a noise?
They want to watch TV.
Then turn on the TV and make them settle down.
Good luck with that!
Watch me. Alright, kids. Settle down and sit near the TV. I’m turning it on.
Nova, so what’s next after moving?
What do you mean? I’m moving to Michigan to be close to my family.
Are you settling down by yourself?
Yeah! My boyfriend needs to finish college first.
I see. George is a good man, dear. When it’s time, I’m sure you’ll settle down and be happily ever after.
Why don’t you keep an eye on Nova, Mark?
Why? What happened?
She’s very frustrated by the project. Today I saw her throw a pen at the wall.
I’ll see if I can get her to settle down.
Yes, after all, it’s just work. In time, it will get done.
We should all settle down and stop getting so angry over work.
Agreed.
My children settle down when Mr. Bean is on.
Before settling down here in Minnesota I used to travel a lot.
Then turn on the TV and make them settle down.
Alright, kids. Settle down and sit near the TV.
Are you settling down by yourself?
When it’s time, I’m sure you’ll settle down and be happily ever after.
I’ll see if I can get her to settle down.
We should all settle down and stop getting so angry over work.