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Phrasal Verb - own up to

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To admit or confess to something, especially a fault or a mistake. To acknowledge responsibility for something. To give in to or accept a situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1She finally owned up to her mistake and apologized.
2He owned up to the lie and promised to be honest.
3They owned up to their role in the project's failure.
4The company will own up to the environmental damage and take steps to fix it.
5She owned up to her fears and faced them head-on.
6He owned up to his addiction and sought help.
7The politician was forced to own up to his mistakes during the debate.
8She owned up to her mistakes and moved on.
9The team owned up to their losses and worked harder to improve.
10He owned up to his part in the scandal and cooperated with the investigation.

Phrasal Verb - Passing Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'pass up' means to refuse or decline an opportunity, offer, or invitation. It can also mean to let something move by or go ahead of you, without noticing or reacting to it. In a figurative sense, it can imply giving up or abandoning a goal, project, or situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1After being offered a scholarship, Sarah decided to pass up the opportunity and attend the local college instead.
2The cyclist had to pass up the water station due to the long line of people.
3John was going to participate in the marathon but eventually decided to pass up the challenge.
4The train passenger had to pass up the scenic view because the train was moving too fast.
5Due to the long wait, Maria decided to pass up the chance to buy new shoes.
6The business had to pass up the investment opportunity because it was too high-risk.
7In order to pass up the attacking enemy, the soldiers had to march through the swamp.
8After the rejection, Michael decided to pass up the idea of starting a band.
9Due to the bad weather, the event was postponed, and many people decided to pass up attending.
10The security guard had to pass up the suspicious-looking package to the police for further examination.

Phrasal Verb - Do In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb that means to participate or play a part in something, often in a capacity that is expected or required.

Examples​

No.Example
1She does in the school play every year.
2He was going to do in the business plan presentation on Friday.
3If you're going to do in the project, you need to be there for the entire duration.
4I think you should do in the volunteer work to gain some experience.
5Can you do in some extra hours to meet the deadline?
6You need to do in your part in teamwork to win this game.
7To do in this project, we need a team with diverse skills.
8I have been doing in this project for a month now.
9It's going to be a tough task to do in this project if we don't have more people.
10After doing in several projects, I finally got a promotion.

Phrasal Verb - Ending Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'end up' is a common idiomatic expression in English that means to arrive or come to a point or state after a process or through a series of events. It can be used to describe a conclusion or an outcome that was not originally intended or expected. 'End up' can be used as a result of considering options, seeking advice from others, or simply as an outcome that unfolded through circumstances.

Examples​

No.Example
1After questioning my decision, I ended up choosing the wrong career path.
2I was planning to attend the concert, but I ended up watching the live stream instead.
3We thought we would spend the evening at home, but we ended up going out with friends.
4I spent hours deciding what to wear, and I ended up wearing the same thing as my mom.
5He said he was dieting, but he ended up eating the entire pizza by himself.
6I had intended to write a 500-word essay, but I ended up writing over 1000 words.
7I was feeling too tired to hike the entire trail, so I ended up turning back halfway.
8I thought I was going to hate the movie, but I ended up loving it.
9He spent months searching for a new job, but he ended up staying with his current employer.
10After considering the pros and cons, I ended up buying a new car.

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​

No.Example
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.