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Phrasal Verb - Holding On

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To continue to have or keep something, especially in difficult circumstances.
  2. To wait or pause before doing something, often to allow others to catch up or to allow a situation to develop.
  3. To maintain a physical grip on something or someone.

Examples​

No.Example
1She held on to her job despite numerous setbacks.
2I'll hold on for a few more minutes to see if he calls.
3The climber held on to the rope as he crossed the chasm.
4The protesters held on to their demands for justice.
5He held on to her hand tightly during the storm.
6The team held on to their lead until the final buzzer.
7She held on to her beliefs despite the evidence to the contrary.
8I'll hold on a minute while you finish up.
9The baby held on to her mother's finger.
10The detective held on to the suspect until backup arrived.

Phrasal Verb - Holding Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'hold out' means to continue to endure or persist in the face of difficulty or hardship, or to keep something in reserve for future use. It can also mean to delay making a decision or to promise something, especially with the expectation of receiving a better offer later.

Examples​

No.Example
1He held out for two hours in the freezing cold, waiting for the bus.
2Despite the financial difficulties, the company held out and didn't declare bankruptcy.
3The salesperson tried to hold out for a higher price, but the customer refused to pay.
4The negotiators held out for several hours, hoping to get a better deal.
5She held out her hand for a handshake, but he just looked at it.
6We'll hold out for a better offer before making a decision.
7He held out hope that his missing sister would be found.
8The team held out until the last minute to make a comeback.
9The protesters held out in the rain for hours, refusing to leave.
10The manager held out a promise of a promotion to motivate the team.

Phrasal Verb - holding over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To extend or postpone something, especially a deadline or a lease, for a short time. 2. To maintain or keep something, such as a position or a belief, for a period of time.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company decided to hold over the implementation of the new policy until after the holiday season.
2Despite the protestations of the tenants, the landlord chose to hold over their leases for another year.
3The project manager asked the team to hold over their vacation plans until the project was completed.
4The Prime Minister held over a decision on the proposed tax increase until after the election.
5The sales manager held over the top-performing salesperson, despite his resignation notice.
6The committee held over their vote on the proposed budget until they received more information.
7The president held over his decision to declare war until he received a report from his military advisors.
8The teacher held over the students who missed the exam for a make-up session.
9The actor held over his contract for a third season of the popular TV series.
10The engineer held over the design of the new bridge until he was satisfied with the safety features.

Phrasal Verb - Holding Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To delay or prevent something from happening or being done, often by obstructing or showing resistance. 2. To maintain or support something, such as a position or an argument.

Examples​

No.Example
1The protesters held up the construction project for several days.
2He held up the book to hide his face.
3She held up her end of the bargain.
4The traffic jam held up our progress.
5The detective held up a sketch of the suspect.
6The students held up a protest against the new policy.
7He held up his hand for a moment of silence.
8The manager held up a meeting to discuss the project.
9They held up their teammates when they were down.
10The artist held up a mirror to society.

Phrasal Verb - hooking up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To establish a romantic or sexual relationship, usually quickly and casually.
  2. To make a connection or arrangement, often in a social or business context.

Examples​

No.Example
1After a night of heavy drinking, John and Sarah hooked up and went home together.
2I need to hook up with a graphic designer to create some new promotional materials for my business.
3Have you heard that Emily and Mark hooked up at the party last night?
4When I was traveling in Europe, I had to hook up with locals to get around and find the best places to eat.
5If you want to hook up with potential employers, attend industry events and make connections.
6I've been trying to hook up with my neighbor for weeks, but he seems uninterested.
7After the concert, a group of us went back to the hotel and started hooking up with strangers.
8I need to hook up my laptop to the projector before my presentation.
9If you want to hook up with a certain crowd, you have to dress and act a certain way.
10Can you help me hook up my new sound system? I'm having trouble getting it to work.

Phrasal Verb - Hunting Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'hunt down' means to pursue and find someone or something, often with great determination or effort. It can also refer to finding information or solving a problem.

Examples​

No.Example
1The police were hunting down the suspect who had robbed the bank.
2After losing her keys, Sarah spent hours hunting down the right replacement.
3The detective spent weeks hunting down the evidence to solve the case.
4The hunters went deep into the forest to hunt down the elusive deer.
5The company was determined to hunt down and fix the source of the software bug.
6The team worked tirelessly to hunt down every last vote in the election.
7The journalist spent months hunting down leads for her investigative report.
8The department was under pressure to hunt down the missing files.
9The search party spent days hunting down the lost hiker.
10The security team was on high alert, hunting down any signs of intrusion.

Phrasal Verb - Hushing Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To keep secret or suppress information that could potentially cause trouble or controversy. This can be done through deliberate concealment or by discouraging others from speaking about it.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company hushed up the scandal to avoid negative publicity.
2They tried to hush up the news of the CEO's resignation until they could find a suitable replacement.
3The witnesses were threatened to hush up their testimony.
4The politician's team worked to hush up damaging information about their candidate.
5The family hushed up the details of the accident to protect their dignity.
6The investigative journalist was warned to hush up his findings or face legal action.
7The whistleblower was hushed up by his colleagues for fear of retaliation.
8The government hushed up the report on the environmental impact of the new project.
9The school hushed up the incident to avoid damaging the reputation of the students involved.
10The victim's family was urged to hush up the matter to prevent further distress.

Phrasal Verb - ironing out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To make something clear, smooth, or free of problems by removing difficulties or disagreements. This can be done through discussions, negotiations, or other means. The process may involve compromises, concessions, and a collaborative effort to find a mutually acceptable solution.

Examples​

No.Example
1During the project meeting, the team worked together to iron out the details of the upcoming marketing campaign.
2The CEO and the union representatives spent hours ironing out the terms of the new contract.
3After the initial misunderstandings, the couple managed to iron out their differences and reconcile.
4The project manager felt confident that they could iron out the issues with the vendor before the deadline.
5The sales team and the finance department needed to iron out their disagreements on the budget before presenting it to the board.
6The city council members spent days ironing out the details of the new zoning regulations.
7The negotiators worked tirelessly to iron out the last few sticking points in the peace treaty.
8The CEO and the CTO had to iron out their differences on the company's strategic direction.
9The lawyer and the client spent hours ironing out the terms of the settlement agreement.
10The project manager and the client needed to iron out the timeline and deliverables for the upcoming project.

Phrasal Verb - jacking up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To increase or raise something, especially a price or level, significantly or suddenly.
  2. To make or prepare something, especially a vehicle, for lifting or moving.
  3. To implicate or incriminate someone in a situation or crime.

Examples​

No.Example
1The prices of houses in this area have really jacked up over the past few years.
2We need to jack up the old truck so we can replace the muffler.
3The boss tried to jack up the salary of the new employee.
4The police were able to jack up the suspect in connection with the robbery.
5The new tax law is going to jack up the cost of living.
6The thief tried to jack up the car owner, but was caught by the police.
7The company's profits have jacked up due to the new product line.
8The price of gasoline has jacked up again.
9The teacher jacked up the student for cheating on the test.
10The politician's opponents were trying to jack him up over the scandal

Phrasal Verb - jamming in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To quickly and skillfully join or fit something into an ongoing situation or process.
  2. To become fully involved or engaged in an activity, often with great enthusiasm.
  3. To delay or interrupt the normal progress of a situation or conversation, usually to introduce a new idea or perspective.

Examples​

No.Example
1I was able to jam in a few last-minute edits before the deadline.
2The new employee really jammed in well with the team.
3Let me jam in a joke before we move on.
4The traffic jam caused us to miss our flight.
5I didn't mean to interrupt, I just wanted to jam in a thought.
6The band's energy really jammed in the audience.
7The project manager was impressed with how quickly we could jam in new features.
8I didn't realize how much I enjoyed painting until I started jamming in art classes.
9The unexpected question jammed in the flow of the interview.
10The chef jammed in some exotic spices to add more flavor to the dish.