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Phrasal Verb - Laying Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To prepare or arrange something, typically a plan or a scene, in a clear and orderly way. This phrasal verb can also mean to spread something flat, usually cloth, for mending or dressing.

Examples​

No.Example
1Can you help me laying out the table for the dinner party?
2The artist was laying out his paints and brushes before starting his new piece.
3Let's laying out our plans for the project before we begin.
4The construction crew was laying out the foundation for the new building.
5I need to laying out my clothes for tomorrow to make sure I don't forget anything.
6The teacher was laying out the lesson plans for the week.
7Before the race, the athletes were laying out their running gear.
8The gardener was laying out the fertilizer for the roses.
9The detective was laying out the evidence on the table.
10The tailor was laying out the fabric for the customer's new suit.

Phrasal Verb - lining up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb lining up

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Definition​

  1. Arranging objects, people, or vehicles in a neat and orderly row or queue.
  2. Preparing oneself or getting ready for an event or activity.
  3. Aligning or bringing things into agreement or harmony.

Examples​

No.Example
1The students lined up quietly outside the school before the bell rang.
2I need to line up my ducks in a row before making a decision.
3The traffic came to a standstill as everyone lined up for the border crossing.
4The team members lined up behind their captain before the big game.
5The two countries have been lining up their troops along the border.
6We need to line up our budget with our expenses before the end of the year.
7The children lined up for their turn on the merry-go-round.
8The manager asked the employees to line up for a team meeting.
9The stars in the night sky were perfectly lined up in a row.
10The conductor asked passengers to line up for boarding the train