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Phrasal Verb - Dishing Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Dishing out refers to the act of giving or providing something to someone, often in a forceful, unreasonably harsh, or entirely unsolicited manner. This can be in the form of criticism, complaints, orders, or even undesired information. It's often used to imply a sense of handing down judgment, criticism, or punishment based on some perceived misbehavior or wrongdoing.

Examples​

No.Example
1My mother dished out a stern lecture for my poor grades.
2The judge dished out a lengthy sentence to the convicted felon.
3The strict teacher dished out extra homework to all the students.
4The manager dished out instructions on how to complete the project.
5The strict principle dished out warnings to the misbehaving students.
6The irritated professor dished out verbal reprimand to the students for their lack of knowledge.
7The fair judge dished out equal sentences to both the defendants.
8The vendor dished out discounts to the loyal customers.
9The politician dished out pronouncements on unresolved issues.
10The experienced captain dished out orders to the rowing crew.

Phrasal Verb - Dive In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To engage or participate actively in a situation, activity, or conversation, often with enthusiasm and sometimes fearlessly. It can also mean to enter or become involved in a organization, team, or activity.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company is asking employees to dive in and help with the upcoming project.
2The new employee was encouraged to dive in and start contributing to the discussions.
3The community is asking volunteers to dive in and help with disaster relief efforts.
4The start-up is asking innovators to dive in and join their team.
5The manager encouraged her team to dive in and share their unique perspectives.
6The artist was asked to dive in and paint a mural on the community center wall.
7The writer was challenged to dive in and explore the themes of her latest novel.
8The event organizers asked attendees to dive in and participate in the panel discussion.
9The smart technology company is asking developers to dive in and help with the project.
10The schools are asking businesses to dive in and provide internships to students.

Phrasal Verb - Doing Away With

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To do away with something means to completely eliminate, get rid of, or abolish it. This phrasal verb can be used to indicate that something is no longer needed, used, or wanted, and is often used in formal or official contexts. For example, a company might do away with a particular policy or procedure, or a government might do away with a outdated law.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company decided to do away with its outdated software.
2The government is planning to do away with the old public transportation system.
3The hotel staff was tasked with doing away with the trash from the large party.
4The new manager decided to do away with the company's 'casual Friday' policy.
5The school will do away with the detention system starting next semester.
6The government will do away with the tax on foreign imports.
7The company is doing away with its physical stores and moving to an online-only model.
8The city is planning to do away with the old highway and replace it with a new, traffic-friendly road.
9The store owner decided to do away with the expensive security service.
10The new policy will do away with the lengthy approval process for new employees.

Phrasal Verb - Do In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb that means to participate or play a part in something, often in a capacity that is expected or required.

Examples​

No.Example
1She does in the school play every year.
2He was going to do in the business plan presentation on Friday.
3If you're going to do in the project, you need to be there for the entire duration.
4I think you should do in the volunteer work to gain some experience.
5Can you do in some extra hours to meet the deadline?
6You need to do in your part in teamwork to win this game.
7To do in this project, we need a team with diverse skills.
8I have been doing in this project for a month now.
9It's going to be a tough task to do in this project if we don't have more people.
10After doing in several projects, I finally got a promotion.

Phrasal Verb - Do Over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To redo or repeat an action or task that has been previously attempted or completed, often because it was unsuccessful or not satisfactory. This phrase is often used in a learning or improvement context, where the goal is to get it right the second (or third, etc.) time around.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to do over the presentation to the staff meeting because I think I missed some important points.
2I'm going to do over myUniversity essay because I'm not happy with the grade I got.
3Can we do over the game because we want to try a different strategy?
4I have to do over the math test because I didn't study enough.
5Let's do over the experiment in science class because we didn't get the results we expected.
6I want to do over the audition because I didn't feel confident in my performance.
7We need to do over the budget because we underestimated the costs.
8I'm going to do over the website because it's not user-friendly.
9Can we do over the debate because we want to learn how to argue more effectively?
10I need to do over my time management skills because I always seem to be running out of time.

Phrasal Verb - Doing Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To put together or assemble something, especially furniture, from its various components, and to prepare or make something ready for use.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was doing up the frame of her new bookshelf on weekends.
2He thought he could do up the engine of his car by himself.
3They were doing up the restaurant for the summer season with new decorations.
4She liked doing up her dolls' hair for long hours every day.
5He was trying to do up his music room with instruments and music sheets.
6The volunteers were doing up the houses in the community for the less fortunate people.
7She finally managed to do up the sketch of the house on time quickly.
8He had spent all day doing up the race track from old sets of wooden blocks.
9The instructors were doing up the company's morale with their training.
10She started doing up her homemade crafts in yarns for the local bazaar.

Phrasal Verb - Doing Without

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To be without someone or something that you need or use as a part of your life or to live without someone or something that you value: They were in the process of selling their home when they had to do without electricity for a week. People are more likely to increase their spending and be weaker in times of economic distress when they are doing without.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was struggling to cope when doing without her favorite television show.
2He couldn't imagine doing without his habitual drink of having a coffee every morning.
3The poor were doing without even the basic necessities like water and medicine.
4The company has decided to start doing without employee bonuses for the fiscal year.
5She's said she's doing without social gatherings this year to save money.
6He's been doing without his daily newspaper to minimize expenses.
7The entire town was doing without any kind of entertainment for weeks.
8They said they'll do without vehicles since the bike lanes are about to be finished.
9They said, 'We can’t do without the presence of artists in our city.'
10During the entire conflict, soldiers had to do without their families and they were informed from home they were going to have children while in the military.

Phrasal Verb - Doll Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'doll up' is a colloquialism that involves making oneself look attractive or stylish, often by impressing others with one's appearance. It can also refer to decorating or making something more attractive, typically by adding embellishments or ornaments. This verb is often used in informal or casual settings and is particularly popular in urban or street culture.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm going to doll up for the music festival tonight.
2The interior designer will doll up the living room with new furniture and accessories.
3She likes to doll up as a superhero for cosplay events.
4The model took hours to doll up for the photoshoot.
5He's been dolling up his old bike to sell it online.
6They're planning to doll up the restaurant with a new theme.
7His new hairstyle is set to doll him up for the summer.
8The event organizer is working hard to doll up the festival with decorations and entertainment.
9We need to doll up the display to make it more appealing to customers.
10Dressing up is optional, but it's more fun to doll up for networking parties.

Phrasal Verb - Draining Away

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To remove or gradually deplete something, such as funds, energy, or resources, typically in a systematic or continuous manner, often leaving an empty or weakened state behind.

Examples​

No.Example
1The rainy season will drain away the excess water from the fields.
2After months of financial struggles, the company will drain away and lose thousands of jobs.
3The absence of the family matriarch will drain away the emotional support for the rest of the household.
4Her bank account will drain away quickly without a stable income.
5Prolonged lack of sunlight can drain away your happiness.
6The cancer has begun to drain away vital organs of the patient.
7Social media addiction can drain away our valuable time and away from activities.
8Severe weather conditions can still drain away and cause unexpected power outages.
9Your mental energy may drain away quickly from over-exertion.
10He was harmed when the gas leak began to drain away.

Phrasal Verb - Drawing Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To withdraw or pull away from something that has been started or offered, often due to hesitation, fear, or resistance. It can also refer to moving backward in a physical sense, such as stepping back from an argument or a difficult situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1After seeing the expensive bill, she started to draw back from ordering the meal.
2The company drew back from releasing the new product due to unexpected production costs.
3He began to draw back from his commitment to attend the conference.
4The teacher asked the students to draw back from the edge of the pool.
5She felt like drawing back from the conversation when she realized they shared no common interests.
6The soldier drew back from firing his gun, realizing the target was an innocent bystander.
7The government drew back from imposing the new tax, citing public backlash.
8The investor drew back from the deal, citing unexpected risks.
9The driver drew back from the intersection, avoiding the accident.
10The student drew back from the argument, realizing they wouldn't win.