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Phrasal Verb - Come for

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Conceal or deceive by deliberately hiding part of the truth, often to conceal an ulterior motive or to get someone's attention.

Examples​

No.Example
1The salesperson's vague description tried to come for me, but I could tell they were trying to sell me something.
2Stop coming for me with that false advertising – I'm not falling for it.
3The politician's except-old claim in his previous election campaign came under scrutiny as part of an orchestrated public relations ploy to come for the governor's board.
4If you dedicate yourself to this profession, you'll learn to read people's true character as they try to come for you.
5The fellow writers agreed to scrutinize each other's works to come for deception and plagiarism.
6I think we should considerably improve our research so we will not come under criticism with this weak justification which will actually come for disguise.
7In the negotiation, John was told to be prepared for how the partner would try to come for them.
8It took some close scrutiny before we came to realize that our old friend was trying to come for us by concealing something important from us.
9If I had known about the payout policy, your primary objective became apparent and I can figure why your medal was pretended to be surprising, when our partner said he was going for the check not just a random prize.
10Unfortunately, everyone discerning enough will come for them as evident intent behind their humanitarian funds actually directs towards promoting their own advertisement.

Phrasal Verb - Passing Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The verb phrase 'pass off' is a phrasal verb that means to deceive someone into thinking that something is real, true, or genuine when it is not, often by presenting it in a way that is appealing or convincing. It can also refer to the act of impersonating or pretending to be someone or something else, often with the intention of gaining an advantage or avoiding detection.

Examples​

No.Example
1The shop owner tried to pass off the cheap knockoff as an authentic designer item.
2The actor passed off his imitated accent as a real one, deceiving the audience.
3The company tried to pass off their budget hotel as a luxury resort on their website.
4The politician passed off his personal views as those of his party in order to gain more votes.
5The lawyer tried to pass off the defendant's robber as a victim of circumstance.
6The artist passed off her work as self-portraits in order to gain recognition.
7The extension tried to pass off rapid installation in unwanted advertisers application.
8The pharmaceutical company tried to pass off the new overpriced pill as a game-changer to gain more money.
9The lie faced the press in a posed and this story they tried to pass off as the tale of breaking news.
10The jury found it hard to decide if deceitful kinetic psychology in the shop itself may happened in real time at the J.

Phrasal Verb - Posting Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The verb phrase 'post up' is a phrasal verb that is often associated with basketball. In this context, it means to stand near the basket, usually close to the opponent's basket, in order to be in a position to easily score. However, in other contexts, it can also refer to setting up a display or exhibit, typically in a public place, to attract attention or promote business. The term can also be used figuratively to describe the act of setting up a presence or establishing a reputation.

Examples​

No.Example
1The player has to post up in the opponent's zone to score an easy basket.
2We need to post up a billboard across the street to promote our new product.
3The CEO is worried about the negative reviews posted online and is considering posting up a response.
4Posting up on social media is a great way to reach a wider audience and get more followers.
5The band will post up in the city square to perform an impromptu concert.
6The new restaurant will post up a sign outside to attract more customers.
7In the business world, it's essential to post up a strong presence to establish trust with potential clients.
8The protesters will post up outside the government building to raise awareness about their cause.
9The company needs to post up a statement on their website to address the recent scandal.
10The stand-up comedian will post up in front of the club to promote her upcoming show.