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Phrasal Verb - getting-down-to

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

This phrasal verb means to start focusing seriously on a task or issue, often after a period of procrastination or distraction. It can also mean to reach the core or essential part of something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The team finally got down to discussing the budget after hours of debate.
2Let's get down to business and finalize the deal.
3I need to get down to studying for my exams.
4The chef got down to preparing the most complex dish of the night.
5We need to get down to finding a solution to this problem.
6The negotiations got down to the details of the contract.
7Let's get down to the root cause of the issue.
8The detective got down to questioning the suspect.
9The students got down to their homework after dinner.
10The project manager got down to assigning tasks to the team.

Phrasal Verb - giving out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To run out of a supply or energy.
  2. To stop functioning or collapsing due to emotional or physical stress.
  3. To reveal or make known secret or hidden information.
  4. To release or distribute something, often unwillingly or under pressure.

Examples​

No.Example
1The factory was giving out toxic fumes, so the workers had to evacuate the building.
2After hiking for hours in the desert heat, I was giving out and needed water.
3The old man was giving out secrets about the mafia to the police.
4The boss was giving out bonuses to the employees who had worked the longest.
5Despite his denials, he was giving out signs that he was lying.
6My car is giving out strange noises and I think it's time for a mechanic to check it.
7The student was giving out answers to the class during the test.
8The baby was giving out milk, but the formula was not agreeing with him.
9The protesters were giving out leaflets to passersby.
10The fireworks were giving out sparks and lighting up the night sky.

Phrasal Verb - Going about

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'go about' means to do something actively and systematically, often involving visiting different places or people. It can also mean to carry on a task or activity, usually in a thorough or methodical way.

Examples​

No.Example
1She goes about her daily chores before going to work.
2The sales team goes about their territory, visiting potential clients.
3He went about the house, fixing anything that was broken.
4They went about their business, ignoring the protesters outside.
5The detective went about gathering evidence for the case.
6She went about her plans to start a new business.
7The city council went about implementing new traffic regulations.
8He went about his work in a diligent and efficient manner.
9They went about their studies, preparing for exams.
10She went about her errands, stopping at the bank and the post office.

Phrasal Verb - Going Ahead

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To start or permit something to start, especially an activity or project. 2. To approve or give permission for something to proceed. 3. To act on one's own initiative and without delay or hesitation.

Examples​

No.Example
1The project can go ahead once we receive the final approval from the board.
2I'll go ahead and order the supplies we need for the workshop.
3You can go ahead and make the appointment for next week.
4Let's go ahead and finish this task before moving on to the next one.
5She went ahead and booked the tickets without asking her husband.
6The team went ahead and implemented the new strategy despite some concerns.
7I'll go ahead and send the email to all the attendees.
8We can go ahead and assume that the deal is closed.
9The research team went ahead and published their findings.
10He went ahead and quit his job without having another one lined up.

Phrasal Verb - going by

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To pass or move past someone or something, often without stopping or acknowledging them.
  2. To occur or happen while something else is happening,
  3. To serve as a substitute or representative for someone or something,
  4. To approve or accept something,
  5. In business, to charge a customer the regular price for goods or services,
  6. In stock markets, to trade at a particular price for a short period of time

Examples​

No.Example
1He went by my house this morning but I wasn't home.
2Time goes by so quickly when you're having fun.
3John is going by the store to pick up some milk.
4The new employee will be going by my office later today.
5The manager approved the project proposal, it's going by.
6The storm went by without causing much damage.
7I'll go by the bank on my way home and deposit this check.
8The stock price went by $10 before settling down.
9The train went by the abandoned station.
10I'll go by the library and return the overdue books.

Phrasal Verb - Going in for

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To actively participate or engage in something with enthusiasm or determination, often implying taking a strong stance or advocating for a particular point of view. It can also mean to approach or attack someone or something directly.

Examples​

No.Example
1She went in for the win by making the final shot.
2The team went in for intensive training before the big tournament.
3He went in for his opponent with a powerful punch.
4The investigators went in for the suspect's alibi.
5She went in for a promotion, but was denied.
6The coach went in for the new player, giving him a chance to prove himself.
7The prosecutor went in for the kill during the closing arguments.
8He went in for a swim in the lake.
9They went in for a heated debate about politics.
10She went in for heart surgery and recovered well.

Phrasal Verb - going into

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To enter or move into a place or situation.
  2. To begin to experience or participate in something.
  3. To start to understand or accept an idea or situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm going into the city to meet some friends.
2The new employee is going into training this week.
3After a lot of consideration, I'm going into business for myself.
4The team is going into the final match with confidence.
5She's going into labor.
6He's going into detail about his plans.
7The police are going into the building to search for evidence.
8The company is going into bankruptcy.
9I'm going into retirement next year.
10He's going into a deep depression after the loss.

Phrasal Verb - building (something) from the ground up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Starting the construction or development of something from the beginning, often implying a complete and thorough process, and creating it from scratch.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company was founded in 2000 and we've been growing it from the ground up ever since.
2They decided to sell their house and start a new life, building a home from the ground up.
3The new CEO promised to turn around the struggling business by building it up from the ground up.
4They are planning to build a new school from the ground up, with state-of-the-art facilities.
5After the hurricane, the community came together to rebuild their town from the ground up.
6The architect presented his vision for a sustainable city, which they would build from the ground up.
7The entrepreneur started his business from scratch and grew it up into a multimillion-dollar corporation.
8They had to rebuild their relationship from the ground up after the argument.
9The chef created a new dish, starting with fresh ingredients and building it up layer by layer.
10The team was determined to build their project up into a successful venture.

Phrasal Verb - Growing Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To gradually come to an end or disappear, especially after a difficult or unpleasant experience. It can also mean to let one's hair grow longer naturally.

Examples​

No.Example
1After going through a rough breakup, she decided to grow out of her sadness and focus on her career.
2The trend of wearing bell-bottom jeans grew out and was replaced by skinny jeans.
3He couldn't wait to grow out of his acne-prone teenage years.
4The city's crime rate is finally growing out, thanks to the new police initiatives.
5She grew out of her fear of public speaking and started giving presentations.
6The company grew out of a small startup to become a global corporation.
7The old-fashioned hairstyles are growing out of style.
8The children grew out of their clothes quickly.
9The economy is growing out of the recession.
10He grew out of his rebellious phase and became a responsible adult.

Phrasal Verb - handing over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To formally give something, especially a responsibility or task, to someone else. 2. To transfer physical possession of something to someone. 3. To surrender or yield control or power to someone.

Examples​

No.Example
1The manager handed over the project to the new team leader.
2John handed over the keys to his car to the valet.
3The mayor will hand over the city to the new mayor next month.
4I'll hand over the report to you once it's finished.
5The captain handed over the helm to the first mate during the storm.
6The thief was caught trying to hand over stolen goods to a buyer.
7The CEO handed over the company to her successor.
8The prisoners were handed over to the police.
9The coach handed over the team to the assistant coach for the game.
10The father handed over his daughter's hand to her future husband.