Do herself up

NewguestAre both correct

No. Only the first is correct.

CJ

Hi CJ

So if there's a pronoun we always split the phrasal verb and put the pronoun in the middle?

Hi!

We can, if we use phrasal verbs which are separable.
There are also phrasal verbs which are inseparable. In this case we can't separate the verbs, or somehow if you do, they would perhaps have a different meaning. (hope my grammar's right)

NewguestSo if there's a pronoun we always split the phrasal verb and put the pronoun in the middle?

Yes, almost always. As mentioned above, there are some exceptions, however.

CJ

Hi

Thanks for all the answers. However, if I'm right, the phrasal verb "do up" can either be separated or not. In this case I think it's only that pronoun which makes it go separate, but one can also say: They did up their old house.

cheers

NewguestI think it's only that pronoun which makes it go separate

Yes. I thought you knew that. Most phrasal verbs allow the noun object to occur before or after the adverbial particle of the verb. Any pronoun form, however, goes only before that particle.

throw the garbage out
throw out the garbage
throw

CalifJimYes. I thought you knew that.

Just wanted to make sure.

Thanks CJ.

Hi,

Where I live, 'do something up' can have two meanings.



She did up her jacket She buttoned it or zipped it.

She did herself up Similarly meansthat she fastened her clothes.



She did up her living room She improved it, eg painted it or bought new furniture.

She did herself up Similarly, she m