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Phrasal Verb - Ripping Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To take something, especially money, dishonestly or by force from someone, especially when they are not aware of it.
  2. To sell something at an excessively high price, cheating or defrauding the buyer.
  3. To duplicate, imitate, or plagiarize someone's work, ideas, or creations without permission.

Examples​

No.Example
1He was ripped off by a taxi driver who charged him double the fare.
2The company was accused of ripping off customers by selling defective products.
3The artist was upset when her painting was ripped off and sold as someone else's work.
4The car dealership was sued for ripping off consumers with false advertising.
5The employees were angry when the CEO ripped off bonuses from their salaries.
6The singer's new album was criticized for ripping off the sound of an older band.
7The student was ripped off by the tutor, who demanded extra payment for unneeded lessons.
8The actor was devastated when he discovered his lines had been ripped off by another actor.
9The company was fined for ripping off retirees with high-interest loans.
10The chef was accused of ripping off a rival restaurant's signature dish.

Phrasal Verb - Rising Above

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To overcome obstacles or difficulties and achieve success despite adversity or opposition. This phrasal verb can also mean to outperform or surpass others in a particular area.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to rise above and graduate at the top of her class.
2He rose above his fears and asked for a promotion during the annual performance reviews.
3The new CEO rose above the internal politics and implemented significant changes to the company.
4The underdog team rose above their opponents and won the championship.
5The athlete, despite being injured, continued to train and eventually rose above his injury to win the gold medal.
6The company faced intense competition but managed to rise above and maintain its market share.
7She rose above the negativity and continued to pursue her dreams.
8Despite the economic downturn, the business continued to rise above and expand.
9The student rose above the distractions and focused on his studies.
10The team rose above their mistakes and went on to win the championship.

Phrasal Verb - Around About

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To be roughly in the vicinity of a place or person, or to move in that direction.
  2. To take a roundabout or indirect route to get to a destination.
  3. To discuss a topic in detail or at length, often in a vague or evasive way.

Examples​

No.Example
1I've been looking for my keys around about the house for hours.
2Let's take the scenic route around the lake instead of the highway.
3He spent hours around about the topic of politics, but didn't really say anything.
4I asked him around about the project timeline, but he wouldn't give me a straight answer.
5Can you give me some directions around about where to find the nearest gas station?
6She was vague about the details around about the party location.
7We took a detour around about the construction site to avoid the traffic.
8The salesman tried to sell me around about ten different models before I settled on the one I wanted.
9I've been searching around about the internet for information on the topic.
10He was evasive around about the question of his past mistakes.

Phrasal Verb - roping in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To involve or persuade someone to join or participate in an activity or project, often unwillingly or unexpectedly.
  2. To wait for an opportunity to arise or take advantage of a situation to achieve a desired outcome.
  3. To deceive or manipulate someone into doing something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company is roping in new employees for the upcoming project.
2The salesman roped us into buying an expensive package.
3I was roped in to help with the charity event.
4The politician was roped in for a corruption scandal.
5The team roped in the expert for advice on the project.
6He tried to rope me into his scheme but I refused.
7The company is roping in customers with a special offer.
8The event organizer roped in celebrities to attract more attendees.
9The team roped in the new recruit for the important task.
10The politician was roped in to give a speech at the conference.

Phrasal Verb - Roughing Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To 'rough out' something means to create a preliminary, basic, or unrefined version of it, focusing on its main features, structure, or general idea rather than intricate details or final polish. It involves sketching, outlining, or modeling the core elements to establish the overall form, scope, or direction before committing to more precise or elaborate work. This initial stage is crucial for visualizing the concept, identifying potential issues, and providing a framework for subsequent development. It implies a quick, often iterative process aimed at capturing the essence without getting bogged down in specifics, serving as a foundation upon which further refinement and detail can be built.

Examples​

No.Example
1Before painting the landscape, the artist decided to rough out the main shapes of the mountains and trees.
2Can you rough out a basic agenda for tomorrow's meeting so we have a starting point?
3The architect spent the afternoon roughing out several potential floor plans for the new building.
4We need to rough out a budget estimate by Friday, even if it's not perfectly accurate yet.
5During the brainstorming session, they tried to rough out some ideas for the new marketing campaign.
6He quickly roughed out the melody on his guitar before forgetting it.
7Let's rough out the first chapter of the novel just to get the plot moving.
8The sculptor began by roughing out the human form from the block of marble.
9She asked her assistant to rough out a presentation outline for her to review.
10We just need to rough out the basic functionality of the app for the demo, not build the whole thing.

Phrasal Verb - Rounding Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Rounding up is a phrasal verb meaning to estimate or approximate a number, quantity, or amount, usually by increasing it slightly to the next highest figure. It is often used when dealing with large numbers or when it is impractical or impossible to determine the exact number.

Examples​

No.Example
1The sales team rounded up their estimates to reach the company's revenue target.
2The construction project was expected to cost around $10 million, but the final cost was rounded up to $12 million.
3The weather report predicted a 30% chance of rain, but the pilot decided to round up and divert the flight to the nearest airport.
4The company's financial report showed a loss of $50,000, but the accountants rounded up to $60,000 to account for unforeseen expenses.
5The project manager asked the team to round up their time sheets to the nearest hour to simplify the payroll process.
6The scientists rounded up the data to the nearest millimeter for their statistical analysis.
7The delivery company rounded up the weight of the packages to the nearest kilogram to make the shipping calculations easier.
8The bank rounded up the interest earned on my account to the nearest cent.
9The survey showed that 60% of respondents preferred option A, but the researchers rounded up to 65% to account for potential errors.
10The tax office rounded up the tax owed to the nearest dollar.

Phrasal Verb - Rubbing off (gerund)

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cause someone or something to lose or transfer a quality, feature, or substance through contact.
  2. To no longer be noticeable or effective because of the passage of time or the influence of external factors.

Examples​

No.Example
1The sand on the beach rubbed off on my towel, leaving it covered in small grains.
2The unpleasant smell of the skunk rubbed off on my dog after they met.
3The sunscreen rubbed off my skin during the long day at the beach.
4The constant criticism rubbed off on her self-confidence.
5The old paint on the wall rubbed off when we tried to remove it.
6The memory of the past event rubbed off over time.
7The heat rubbed off the chill from my body.
8The harsh words rubbed off on her sensitive ears.
9The new paint job rubbed off after only a few weeks.
10The feeling of joy rubbed off on everyone present

Phrasal Verb - Rule Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To eliminate or disregard something as a possibility, to definitively determine that something is not the case. This phrasal verb can also mean to investigate or examine something thoroughly, in order to eliminate any doubts or uncertainties.

Examples​

No.Example
1The doctor ran several tests to rule out any serious health issues.
2Despite her denial, the police were able to rule out her involvement in the crime.
3The team spent hours training to rule out mistakes during the game.
4The scientist was determined to rule out any external factors that could have affected the experiment.
5The detective spent days interviewing witnesses to rule out false leads.
6The coach spoke to each player individually to rule out any disciplinary issues.
7The teacher used multiple methods to rule out any learning disabilities.
8The team's strategy was to rule out any weak points in the opposition's game plan.
9The investigator spent weeks ruling out various suspects.
10The lawyer spent hours ruling out any inconsistencies in the client's story.

Phrasal Verb - running across

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To move quickly from one side to the other side of something, often an obstacle or a gap, usually without stopping.
    2. To encounter or deal with something unexpectedly while in the process of doing something else.
    3. To transfer or distribute something from one place to another quickly and efficiently.

Examples​

No.Example
1She ran across a red squirrel while hiking in the forest.
2I ran across an old friend at the grocery store.
3The workers ran across the finished flooring to make sure there were no defects.
4The teacher ran across an error in the student's homework.
5The company runs across all necessary permits before starting construction.
6The firefighters ran across live wires while battling the blaze.
7The runner ran across the finish line in first place.
8The salesman ran across a potential customer in the mall.
9The police ran across a suspicious package in the park.
10The chef ran across a recipe for a new dessert.

Phrasal Verb - Running Away

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To leave a place suddenly and without planning to return, often due to fear, anxiety, or a difficult situation.
  2. To abandon a responsibility or obligation.
  3. To escape from danger or pursuit.

Examples​

No.Example
1John ran away from home when his parents found out about his bad grades.
2The thief ran away after being caught by the police.
3Employees often run away from difficult conversations with their bosses.
4When the fire alarm went off, everyone ran away from the building.
5The fugitive ran away from the law enforcement officers.
6She ran away from her problems instead of facing them.
7The soldiers ran away from the battlefield during the retreat.
8When he saw the huge spider, he ran away screaming.
9The children ran away from their chores when their parents weren't looking.
10The runaway train caused chaos and destruction in the city.