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Phrasal Verb - Feel Up To

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To feel up to means to have the physical or mental strength, energy, or confidence to do something. It can be used to describe a situation where one feels capable or ready to tackle a task, challenge, or situation. This phrasal verb is often used in the context of confronting anxiety, fatigue, or uncertainty, and involves overcoming feelings of inadequacy or apprehension to take action.

Examples​

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1I've been feeling under the weather all week, but I'm starting to feel up to going back to work.
2It's a challenging project, but I feel up to taking it on with my team.
3Considering the intense training regimen, some athletes may feel up to competing in the upcoming Olympics.
4She's been struggling with stage fright, but with time, she's started to feel up to performing in front of a large audience.
5The harassment had him feeling down, but after talking to his friends, he began to feel up to standing up for himself.
6After months of therapy and self-reflection, he finally feels up to dealing with the reality of his situation.
7The writer had writer's block, but eventually felt up to tackling the tough deadline.
8Despite being diagnosed with a chronic illness, she feels up to pursuing her passion for painting.
9He was about to max out on his credit cards, but then he felt up to facing his financial responsibilities head-on.
10The aggressive football crowd made them feel intimidated, but they managed to feel up to engaging in a healthy debate.

Phrasal Verb - Fending Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Fend off is a phrasal verb that means to defend or protect oneself or something against an attack, threat, or challenge. It can also imply to avoid or evade something unpleasant or unwanted.

Examples​

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1The security team will fend off the protesters at the entrance of the building.
2She has to fend off her romantic feelings for her colleague to maintain a professional relationship.
3The country has been trying to fend off the economic sanctions imposed by neighboring nations.
4He tried to fend off the pain by taking painkillers and resting in bed.
5They have to fend off diseases spread through contaminated water by installing water purification systems.
6The firefighters are working hard to fend off the forest fire before it spreads further.
7She's been struggling to fend off the loneliness after moving to a new city for work.
8The military will be ready to fend off any incoming raids at the border.
9She'll need to fend off her competitors in the chess tournament to win the championship.
10They have the right equipment to fend off the strong winds and extreme temperatures.

Phrasal Verb - Ferretting Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To discover or uncover information or evidence that was previously unknown, often through investigation, research, or inquiry; to uncover or expose a secret or hidden fact or situation.

Examples​

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1The detective tried to ferret out the identity of the thief.
2After weeks of investigation, the team was finally able to ferret out the truth.
3The journalist worked tirelessly to ferret out corruption within the government.
4The detective expertly ferreted out clues that led to the suspect's arrest.
5The company hired a private investigator to ferret out intellectual property theft.
6The lawyer tried to ferret out loopholes in the opponent's argument.
7The researchers spent months ferreting out data to support their theory.
8The cybersecurity expert worked to ferret out malware in the company's system.
9The journalist ferreted out a scandal that led to the CEO's resignation.
10The anthropologist tried to ferret out the origins of the ancient culture.

Phrasal Verb - Fessing Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Fess up is a phrasal verb that means to admit or confess something, especially something unpleasant or embarrassing. It is often used in situations where someone is forced to acknowledge their mistakes, wrongdoing, or guilt. The verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples​

No.Example
1She had to fess up to her boss about the missing files and explain why they were lost.
2He finally fessed up to his friends about the fight he got into over the weekend.
3The student was forced to fess up to cheating on the exam and received a zero.
4After getting caught, she had to fess up to her parents about taking the car without permission.
5He decided to fess up to his wife about his spending habits and try to make a budget together.
6The politician was criticized for not fessing up to the scandal sooner.
7He had to fess up to his teacher about not doing the homework and explain why it was late.
8The athlete was forced to fess up to using performance-enhancing drugs and was suspended from the team.
9She learned to fess up to her mistakes and apologize before they escalated into bigger problems.
10He decided to fess up to his girlfriend about his past relationship and see how she would react.

Phrasal Verb - fidgeting with

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Fidgeting with something refers to the act of constantly playing with or handling it, often in a restless or impatient manner. This can involve picking at, tapping, or otherwise manipulating the object in a repetitive or obsessive way. Fidgeting with one's hands, for example, is often a sign of nervous energy or boredom, and can be distracting or annoying to those around.

In addition to hands, people may fidget with other objects such as pens, pencils, phones, or other small items. The behavior can be seen as a physical manifestation of mental restlessness or anxiety, and is often associated with difficulty with focus or concentration.

Fidgeting with can be a habitual behavior, learned through repetition or as a coping mechanism for stress or boredom. It can also be a sign of ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders, where individuals may exhibit restlessness and fidgeting due to difficulties with regulating their brain activity.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was fidgeting with her necklace during the whole movie.
2He couldn't stop fidgeting with his phone during the lecture.
3Kids are always fidgeting with their toys when they're trying to pay attention.
4The anxious passenger was constantly fidgeting with the armrests on the plane.
5The anxious singer was fidgeting with her music sheets before the concert.
6The hyperactive child was fidgeting with the chair during class.
7Fidgeting with the keys before a presentation is a common habit for many public speakers.
8The artists often fidget with their paint brushes to get the desired effect.
9After weeks of not playing music, she was fidgeting with the piano keys as soon as she inherited it.
10Passengers sitting near him were often subjected to his fidgeting with the game controller on a long car trip.

Phrasal Verb - Fighting Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To fight off means to successfully resist or overcome an attack, challenge, or adversary, typically by using mental or physical effort, often in a defensive or protective manner. It involves using one's strength, courage, or strategy to defeat or repel something that threatens or opposes one, such as an illness, a problem, or an enemy.

Examples​

No.Example
1The vaccine will help to fight off the infection.
2The new therapy helped to fight off cancer cells.
3The team was determined to fight off the competition.
4The body's immune system fights off diseases.
5She was fighting off the symptoms of the flu.
6The country is fighting off the economic crisis.
7The surgeon had to fight off the bleeding during the operation.
8The pilot had to fight off the turbulence during the flight.
9The company is fighting off the bankruptcy.
10He was fighting off his childhood fears during the therapy.

Phrasal Verb - Figuring In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To be a part of something, often in a physically or spatially meaningful way; to have a presence or be included within a particular area, space, or field.

Examples​

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1The new building will figure in at the center of the campus.
2The latest development can't figure in this plan anymore.
3Unfortunately, that plot of land figures in at the foot of the mountain.
4You have to count the other obstacles figuring in at the track.
5The design and heritage grounds will figure in strongly for this tax case.
6The expressway figures in several cities for the new metro lines.
7The war held its own major figures in history from South Africa.
8The volume of material to be cut into sheets figures in at high cost.
9Count your livestock and make sure that the actual as well as confinement supplying options figure in.
10They do believe that refreshed skills will figure in any renowned routine of trading business actions.

Phrasal Verb - Figure Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To figure out something or someone means to understand, comprehend, or solve a problem, puzzle, or complex issue. It requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and often experience. Figuring out means to decipher the hidden meaning, identify patterns, connections, or relationships, and reach a logical conclusion. It can be applied to a wide range of situations, from personal relationships to scientific inquiry, and requires the ability to decompose complex information, apply relevant knowledge, and integrate new insights.

Examples​

No.Example
1I've been trying to figure out how to fix the bike for hours.
2It took me a while to figure out the plot of the movie.
3Can you help me figure out why my car isn't starting?
4It's not easy to figure out what she's really thinking.
5I've been trying to figure out how to get an internship in marketing.
6It took me two attempts to figure out how to cook the perfect steak.
7Can you help me figure out why I'm not getting any job offers?
8It's difficult to figure out what the teacher wants us to submit for the project.
9I've been trying to figure out how to learn a new language.
10It took me ages to figure out the lyrics to my favorite song.

Phrasal Verb - Figuring Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To find an answer, solution, or explanation to a problem or question through thought, inquiry, or experience.

Examples​

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1I needed to figure out how to fix the car by myself.
2Can you help me figure out what's wrong with my computer?
3It took me hours to figure out the solution to the math problem.
4I figured out a way to make the cake by following the recipe.
5She's been trying to figure out how to get a job in her field.
6He had to figure out how to pay for his education.
7I was able to figure out the mystery by following the clues.
8They're still trying to figure out the cause of the disease.
9I figured out how to assemble the piece of furniture on my own.
10It's not easy to figure out what to wear on a first date.

Phrasal Verb - Filling In For

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To temporarily take the role or responsibility of someone, often due to their inability to perform a task, duty, or job, and to act on their behalf until they are able to resume their duties.

Examples​

No.Example
1The boss asked John to fill in for the team leader during her maternity leave.
2After a shocking car accident, Sarah's sister had to fill in for her at the music festival, singing as a replacement.
3As the weather threatened to cause a power outage, repairmen filled in for the idle technicians trying to arrive to work.
4While writing the report, John was going to fill in for the absent coworker, but then got exposed to an unenlightened perspective.
5It's apparent Michelle wasn't fully prepared to understand workplace liabilities, almost causing problems after filling in for the absent manager's tasks.
6When the team head phoned in sick on the night of a high-stakes match, player Maria Lee had to fill in for him.
7I periodically fill in for my aunt when she needs a worker for raising my rooftop personal spaces.
8Student leaders assigned to handle financial needs occasionally must fill in for correspondents who refused jobs.
9While deciding on redundant baggage fees to associate with airports operating on standard freights, Treasurer Cox created loss scenarios by consistently trying to fill in for a carry point operator.
10During exodus events Director Asalter filled in anyway she ended.