tag on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Add as an extra item attached to something else
Why “on”? Something touches, grips, or sticks to a surface.
“They tagged on a service charge at the end.”
“The band tagged on an extra concert in Tallinn.”
Don't confuse with
Tag on means add as an extra item attached to something else. Tag along means go with someone, often without invitation.
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“They tagged on a service charge at the end.” What does it mean?
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tag along
A contrast learners often mix up
Go with someone, often without invitation
get on
Same on pattern: surface
Board a bus, train or plane; Have a good relationship; Make progress with a task; Manage to dress yourself in; Be growing old; Continue with a task without delay
give on
Same on pattern: surface
Open onto or face a place
glue on
Same on pattern: surface
Fix in place with glue
hang on
Same on pattern: surface
Wait for a short time; Hold something tightly; Keep something rather than giving it away
hold on
Same on pattern: surface
Wait for a short time; Grip something tightly to avoid falling; Endure or persist through difficulty
hop on
Same on pattern: surface
Climb onto a moving vehicle
latch on
Same on pattern: surface
Attach yourself firmly to someone or something
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