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Phrasal Verb - growing_away_from

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'grow away from' means to gradually move further apart or become more distant in terms of emotions, relationships, or physical location. It can also imply a sense of avoidance or detachment.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite their initial closeness, the siblings grew away from each other as they pursued different careers.
2After the argument, they both grew away from each other, not speaking for weeks.
3As the years passed, the couple grew away from their shared interests and values.
4He found it difficult to grow away from his painful past and move on.
5The company grew away from its traditional business model and embraced new technologies.
6She grew away from her family's expectations and followed her own dreams.
7The once-friendly neighbors grew away from each other due to a long-standing feud.
8The city grew away from its rural roots and became a modern metropolis.
9The team grew away from their winning streak and suffered a series of losses.
10He grew away from his addiction and rebuilt his life.

Phrasal Verb - jawing_away

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To engage in lengthy, often pointless or meaningless conversation, typically to avoid doing something or to pass the time. This can also mean to persuade or argue with someone, often forcefully or in a confrontational way.

Examples​

No.Example
1I spent hours jawing away with my friend about our favorite movies.
2Let's not just sit here jawing away, let's get started on the project.
3The two politicians were jawing away about their differing policies.
4I tried to jaw him away from the idea, but he was determined.
5The coach jawed with his players to keep them focused before the game.
6My sister was really jawing at me about my messy room.
7The salesman really jawed me into buying the expensive car.
8I couldn't jaw my way out of the ticket, I was speeding.
9The two children were jawing away in the back seat during the long car ride.
10I spent the whole evening jawing with my colleagues about work.