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Phrasal Verb - Seeing About

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb meaning to deal with a situation or problem personally, often by going to see someone in authority or taking action oneself. It implies a sense of taking responsibility and addressing an issue directly.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to see about getting a new computer for the office.
2If you have a problem with your insurance, you should see about speaking to your agent.
3The manager asked me to see about organizing the staff training session.
4I'll see about arranging a meeting with the client as soon as possible.
5Can you see about picking up the kids from school today?
6I'll see about fixing the leak in the roof before it rains.
7The police asked me to see about identifying the suspect in the photo.
8You should see about getting that report finished before the deadline.
9I'll see about setting up the new software for you.
10The principal asked the student to see about making amends for the damage he caused.

Phrasal Verb - Seeing Into

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Seeing into is a phrasal verb that means to understand or perceive the true nature or underlying reasons of a situation or someone's intentions, often with great insight or intuition. It implies a deep and penetrating perception that goes beyond the surface level.

Examples​

No.Example
1I could see into her eyes and knew she was lying.
2The detective was able to see into the mind of the killer and solve the case.
3He saw into the heart of the matter and found the real problem.
4She has the ability to see into people's souls.
5The team manager saw into the potential of the new recruit and gave him a chance.
6The economist was able to see into the future trends of the market.
7The therapist helped her patient see into the root causes of her anxiety.
8The archaeologist was able to see into the history of the ancient civilization.
9The meteorologist was able to see into the patterns of the weather.
10The detective saw into the motives of the suspect and exposed the truth.

Phrasal Verb - Seeing off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Seeing off is a phrasal verb that means to bid farewell, to wave goodbye, or to accompany someone to the beginning of a journey. It is often used when someone is leaving a place or a group for an extended period of time, and the speaker wants to express their support and well wishes.

Examples​

No.Example
1The whole town came out to see off the soldiers as they left for the war.
2I'll be seeing you off at the airport, dear.
3The crew gave the captain a grand send-off as he retired after 30 years at sea.
4The students saw off their teachers with gifts and cards on their last day of school.
5Let's go down to the dock and see off the cruise ship as it sails away.
6The family saw off their daughter as she set off on her round-the-world trip.
7The fans saw off their team with a standing ovation after a brilliant performance.
8The explorers were seen off by their sponsors as they embarked on their expedition.
9The bride and groom were seen off with confetti and cheers as they left the church.
10The tourists were seeing off their guide as they returned home after their holiday.

Phrasal Verb - Seeing Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Seeing out refers to preparing for an departure or completion of a project, often implying that the person leaving or completing the project will no longer be a part of the team or situation. It can also mean helping someone else to leave or finish something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll be seeing out at the end of the month.
2After working on this project for years, I'm finally seeing it out to completion.
3Can you help me see this report out before the deadline?
4Once the manager sees out the new employee, he will assign them a mentor.
5The company is seeing out its oldest employee with a retirement party.
6I'm seeing out my lease on this apartment and looking for a new place to live.
7The team is seeing out their project with a final presentation to the clients.
8Can you see this package out to the shipping department before you go home?
9The sergeant is seeing out the recruit, making sure they have all the necessary equipment before they graduate.
10The parents are seeing their daughter out on her first date.

Phrasal Verb - Seeing Through

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To understand or perceive the true nature of a situation or a person's intentions, often by looking beyond the surface or deceptive appearances.
  2. To scrutinize or examine something very carefully, often to find hidden flaws or inconsistencies.

Examples​

No.Example
1I could see through her excuses and knew she was lying.
2The detective saw through the criminal's disguise.
3The team manager saw through the new hire's lack of experience.
4The quality control team saw through the defects in the product.
5The politician's opponent saw through his empty promises.
6The artist saw through the canvas to create a masterpiece.
7The hiker saw through the dense forest to spot the waterfall.
8The investigator saw through the alibis and arrested the suspect.
9The teacher saw through the student's reluctance to reveal his knowledge.
10The historian saw through the myths and uncovered the truth

Phrasal Verb - Seeing to

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

"Seeing to" is a phrasal verb that means taking care of or making sure that something is done. It implies taking responsibility for an action or a task, often implying that the speaker is doing it themselves or supervising someone else doing it.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll see to it that the guests are accommodated comfortably.
2Can you see to it that the reports are finished by Friday?
3She saw to it that her children were well-behaved during the dinner.
4I'll see to it that the car is serviced regularly.
5He saw to it that the project was completed on time.
6The manager saw to it that all the employees were trained properly.
7She saw to it that the bills were paid on time.
8Can you see to it that the windows are cleaned before the guests arrive?
9The butler saw to it that the table was set for dinner.
10He saw to it that the children were fed and bathed before bedtime.

Phrasal Verb - Selling off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Selling off is a phrasal verb that means to dispose of something, especially assets or property, quickly and often in large quantities. This can be done through various methods such as auctions, tender processes, or private sales.

Examples​

No.Example
1The government is selling off its shares in the nationalized industries.
2After the death of her husband, she had to sell off their house and other assets to pay off his debts.
3The company is selling off its surplus inventory to clear space for new products.
4The government is selling off public land to developers, despite protests from the local community.
5The bank is selling off non-performing loans to recovery agencies.
6The city council is selling off old buildings to property developers.
7The company is selling off its subsidiaries to focus on its core business.
8The museum is selling off some of its less popular exhibits to raise funds.
9The collector is selling off his entire collection at an auction.
10The government is selling off shares in nationalized industries to raise funds for social programs.

Phrasal Verb - selling out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To sell all of one's supply of a product or resource. 2. To betray one's principles or values for financial gain or popularity. 3. To be in great demand and sell quickly, often exceeding the available supply.

Examples​

No.Example
1The concert tickets sold out in less than an hour.
2The limited edition sneakers sold out within minutes of being released.
3Despite his strong convictions, the politician sold out to the big corporations for financial gain.
4The artist's exhibition sold out every day, drawing large crowds.
5The popular restaurant sells out of its signature dish every night.
6The bookstore owner was thrilled when the latest bestseller sold out in a single day.
7The band's concert tour sold out in record time, with fans clamoring for tickets.
8The city park sells out during the summer months, with families bringing picnic baskets and blankets.
9The art collector's auction sold out, bringing in millions of dollars.
10The football game sold out, with fans traveling from all over the country to attend

Phrasal Verb - Sending Away

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To ask someone to leave, often politely or because of a situation that requires it. This can also refer to disposing of something, such as sending away unwanted mail or goods.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company sent away all the employees who hadn't been vaccinated.
2My friend's boyfriend sent her away after she accidentally spilled red wine on his new shirt.
3I'll send away this old furniture when I get new pieces.
4The post office sends away letters that are too large to fit in regular mailboxes.
5The restaurant sent away the table that was making too much noise.
6After the argument, my sister sent me away from the house.
7The teacher sent away the class clown for making jokes during the lesson.
8I need to send away this package as soon as possible.
9The tourist sent away his guide after finding a map.
10The caretaker sent away the unwelcome visitor.

Phrasal Verb - Sending Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To return an item or information to the person or place it came from, often requesting an exchange or repair. This phrasal verb can also mean to acknowledge or respond to something, usually with a similar item or information.

Examples​

No.Example
1The customer sent back the defective product and asked for a replacement.
2After reviewing the proposal, the boss sent it back for revisions.
3When the package arrived damaged, the buyer sent it back to the seller.
4The company sent back an offer for acquisition, but the terms were not acceptable.
5The referee sent back the decision to the league for review.
6The employee sent back the completed project to her manager for approval.
7When the client did not like the design, the designer sent it back for revisions.
8The team sent back the trophy for engraving before the awards ceremony.
9After a long negotiation, both parties sent back their signed contracts.
10The journalist sent back the article for editing before publication.