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Phrasal Verb - showing off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb meaning to act in an extravagant or ostentatious way, often to impress or draw attention to oneself, sometimes at the expense of others.

Examples​

No.Example
1Sarah showed off her new car to her friends, revving the engine loudly.
2John's boss was impressed when he showed off his language skills during the business trip.
3The children showed off their artistic talents during the school fair.
4The actor showed off his athletic abilities during the live performance.
5Mike showed off his knowledge of wine during the dinner party.
6The mayor showed off the city's new infrastructure to the visiting dignitaries.
7Tom's sister showed off her cooking skills when they had guests over.
8The students showed off their musical abilities during the talent show.
9The chef showed off his culinary skills during the cooking competition.
10The athlete showed off his strength and agility during the sports event.

Phrasal Verb - Showing up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To arrive at a place or event unexpectedly, often causing surprise or disruption.
  2. To perform or be present in a situation, often to support or help someone else.

Examples​

No.Example
1I couldn't believe it when my ex-girlfriend showed up at the party.
2The fire department showed up just in time to put out the fire.
3My friend's parents always show up at his soccer games to cheer him on.
4The surprise guest of honor showed up late to the birthday party.
5The police showed up to investigate the disturbance.
6My sister showed up at my doorstep looking for a place to stay.
7The band showed up to perform at the charity event.
8My boss showed up unexpectedly to check on our progress.
9The volunteers showed up to help clean up the park.
10The guests showed up dressed in costumes for the themed party.

Phrasal Verb - shrinking back

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To move or cause something to move backwards suddenly or fearfully, often in response to a threat or unpleasant situation. This phrasal verb can also mean to withdraw or pull back, especially when under pressure or criticism.

Examples​

No.Example
1The crowd shrank back in fear as the fireworks exploded.
2He shrank back when he saw the spider on the wall.
3The driver slammed on the brakes, causing the car to shrink back.
4She shrank back from the idea of public speaking.
5The bully's taunts caused the victim to shrink back.
6The team shrank back under the pressure of the opposition's attacks.
7The artist shrank back from the criticism of her work.
8The sun shrank back behind the clouds.
9The wind shrank back the curtains.
10The soldiers shrank back as they came under enemy fire.

Phrasal Verb - shutting down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cause something, especially a machine or system, to stop functioning or operating, typically in a deliberate and permanent way.
  2. To bring an activity or event to an end, especially abruptly or suddenly.
  3. To prevent access to a website, service, or application.

Examples​

No.Example
1The factory will be shutting down for the holidays.
2I'm sorry, we're going to have to shut down the project due to lack of funding.
3The airline had to shut down all flights during the volcanic ash cloud.
4The government has shut down the border to prevent the spread of the disease.
5The power plant was shutting down for routine maintenance.
6The server was shutting down for the night.
7The company's CEO decided to shut down the unprofitable division.
8The police shut down the illegal gambling operation.
9The government shut down all non-essential services during the crisis.
10The school principal shut down the assembly due to bad weather.

Phrasal Verb - shutting in

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To be confined or trapped inside a building or a room due to external circumstances such as a power outage, storm, or emergency. 2. To isolate or enclose a place, often metaphorically, to protect or prevent access. 3. In the context of oil and gas production, to prevent the flow of gas or oil from a well by closing the valves or the wellhead.

Examples​

No.Example
1During the severe thunderstorm, the whole neighborhood was shut in for hours.
2The authorities shut in the rioters in the park to prevent further damage.
3The family was shut in their house due to the snowstorm.
4The city was shut in by the military to contain the spread of the disease.
5The oil well was shut in to prevent further gas leakage.
6The company decided to shut in its production during the market downturn.
7The workers were shut in the mine until the rescue team arrived.
8The police shut in the suspect's house to question him.
9The refugees were shut in the camp, with no way out.
10The CEO shut in the boardroom to discuss the merger with the rival company.

Phrasal Verb - shutting off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To turn something, such as an engine or power supply, off suddenly and completely.
  2. To prevent something, such as communication or access, from continuing.
  3. To stop doing something, especially because of a decision or an emergency.

Examples​

No.Example
1After the accident, the power had to be shut off to the entire building.
2The manager shut off the water supply to the office for repairs.
3The pilot was forced to shut off the engine due to engine failure.
4My phone suddenly shut off during an important call.
5The fire department shut off the gas supply to the house.
6My computer shut down unexpectedly.
7The water main was shut off to prevent further damage.
8The company shut off production due to low demand.
9The government shut off funding for the project.
10The electricity was shut off for non-payment of bills.

Phrasal Verb - shutting out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. Preventing someone or something from entering or being a part of a situation or environment.
  2. Blocking or denying access to information or experiences.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was shutting out her emotions to deal with the loss.
2The company shut out competition by acquiring all the market share.
3He shut out the noise of the city by listening to music.
4The government shut out the opposition from the decision-making process.
5She shut out her friends when she was going through a tough time.
6The manager shut out the players who weren't performing well.
7He shut out his past mistakes and focused on the future.
8The new policy shut out small businesses from the market.
9She shut out her family to protect her privacy.
10The isolation caused by the pandemic led many to shut out the outside world.

Phrasal Verb - Shutting Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'shut up' means to stop talking, often used to request or demand that someone else stops talking. It can also be used to express the action of closing one's mouth or the act of making something quiet or silent. This phrasal verb can be used as a verb in the imperative form to give a command or as a verb in the past tense to describe an action that has already been done.

Examples​

No.Example
1Can you please shut up and listen to the teacher?
2I'm trying to concentrate, so could you shut up?
3The baby finally shut up and went to sleep.
4The crowd at the concert was so loud that I asked them to shut up.
5My sister kept nagging me, so I told her to shut up.
6The noisy neighbors shut up when they saw the police.
7The judge asked the rowdy audience to shut up and ordered the courtroom to be cleared.
8The engineer shut up the engine of the train.
9The hiker shut up his water bottle to make it easier to carry.
10The library is a place where you're expected to shut up and study.

Phrasal Verb - Side with - Support or agree

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

"Side with" is a phrasal verb that means to support, agree with, or align oneself with someone or something. It implies taking a position or expressing an opinion in favor of someone or something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll side with you on this issue.
2Despite their differences, the two friends always sided with each other.
3The jury sided with the plaintiff and awarded her damages.
4When it comes to sports teams, I always side with the underdog.
5He couldn't side with his boss's decision and resigned from the company.
6The students sided with their teacher in the debate about the new curriculum.
7Despite her reservations, she eventually sided with her husband's decision.
8The mayor urged the city council to side with the community and approve the new park.
9The company's shareholders sided with the CEO's proposal to expand into new markets.
10The president's supporters sided with him in his controversial decision.

Phrasal Verb - Sifting Through

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To carefully examine and consider each item or piece of information in a group or collection, often in order to make a decision or find something specific.

Examples​

No.Example
1After sifting through hundreds of resumes, the hiring manager finally found a suitable candidate.
2The detective spent hours sifting through evidence to build a case against the suspect.
3I need to sift through my emails before I can respond to any of them.
4The archaeologists spent days sifting through the sand to find artifacts.
5The jury took hours to sift through the testimony before reaching a verdict.
6The students sifted through their textbooks to prepare for the exam.
7The chef sifted through the flour before baking the cake.
8The manager asked her assistant to sift through the reports and pull out any relevant data.
9The researcher spent weeks sifting through old documents to find the information he needed.
10The team sifted through the suggestions to choose the best one for the project.