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Phrasal Verb - Buttoning Up

· 3 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'button up' is a verb of incomplete predication, which means that it typically requires a preposition (down) to form a complete predicate. The word button can have two different meanings: a sewing button or a button on a control device. As a result, there are two different meanings in the idiomatic context. The usual case using the sewing button refers to fastening clothing with buttons, hooks, zippers, or other original closures while keeping one's valuables safe. Another context using the button on a control device suggests something has been turned on, similar to pressing the button. However it is worth mentioning that the former prefix we use can have a broad application. It can be used in idiomatic expressions which mean enabling something that was once finished or put aside. The other meaning, in its usual case on the control device, does not exactly have the inverse. For the contexts of applications where the phrasal verb might be useful.

Examples​

No.Example
1It takes a team effort to button up this campaign for another three months.
2Many people believed that she had buttoned up the color palette by emphasizing brighter colors in the center of the paint space.
3The activists have to button up all concessions within the union before the negotiations get out of hand.
4The couple decided to button up their modest house coat to stay warmer.
5The ornamental chandelier has finally been buttoned up, illuminated and perfectly aligned.
6The colleagues had to button up the bargains and send it through for the final handling of new business developments.
7This brainstorm session will not be buttoned up until the ideas can all connect, and implant mental acceptable goals.
8Sometimes these connections already create a significant oversight but do still in many cases just button up imagination right away.
9The various concrete structures will experience cold rates once they button up through the holes left.
10But this processing sprint can't start before they really button up all data.

Phrasal Verb - Calling On

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'call on' carries several distinct meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it means to visit someone for a short period, often in a formal or professional capacity, or as a courtesy. Secondly, it is used to formally ask or require someone to do something, such as asking a student to answer a question in class, asking a speaker to address a group, or urging a person or entity to take a specific action or fulfil a responsibility. Thirdly, 'call on' can mean to make use of or draw upon a particular resource, skill, or quality, especially in a time of need, such as 'calling on one's courage' or 'calling on a reserve of energy'. This implies utilizing an available asset or capability.

Examples​

No.Example
1The professor decided to call on Sarah to explain her solution to the complex problem.
2During their trip, they plan to call on several old friends living in different cities.
3The chairman will call on the next speaker to present the quarterly financial report.
4In moments of crisis, leaders often need to call on the resilience of their people.
5Could you please call on the customer service department to resolve this issue?
6Many small businesses call on freelance designers for their marketing campaigns.
7The detective had to call on all his investigative experience to crack the difficult case.
8After the storm, the community had to call on its collective strength to rebuild.
9The ambassador will call on the foreign minister to discuss the new trade agreement.
10I'll call on you later this week to see how you're progressing with the project.

Phrasal Verb - Catching Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To catch up means to come up to or reach the same level or standard as someone or something, especially after a period of being behind. It can also refer to acquiring or learning about something that has happened or been developed during a period of time when one was not present or aware. This phrasal verb emphasizes the act of catching up or being contemporary with something. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts to express the idea of closing the gap or getting up to speed.

Examples​

No.Example
1I tried to catch up with my friends during the break, but they had already gone home.
2The new employee had to catch up on the work she had missed in the previous week.
3My wife had to catch up on her sleep after taking care of our newborn baby all night.
4The hikers had to catch up with the group before nightfall.
5I have a lot of catching up to do on my reading list this month.
6The students had to catch up on the assignments they had missed during the strike.
7She's been feeling tired all day and needs to catch up on some rest.
8I need to catch up on my correspondence and respond to all the emails.
9The sales team has to catch up with the targets for the quarter.
10The doctors had to catch up with the latest medical research to stay current in their field.

Phrasal Verb - Checking Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To move items from a store or other place of business, to relocate items from a location to another location. When used as a phrasal verb, it can also mean to investigate something or call on someone's services.

Examples​

No.Example
1She decided to check out the new Italian restaurant down the street.
2Before buying, he wanted to check out the reviews.
3While on vacation, they liked to check out local stores for unique souvenirs.
4Their company likes to check out potential employees before making a decision.
5The team decided to check out the competition before the big tournament.
6Be sure to check out the new exhibit at the art museum.
7The realtor advised her clients to check out the neighborhood before buying a house.
8You should check out the latest gadget at the technology store.
9The researcher decided to check out different methodologies before beginning the study.
10Do you have time to check out this new app before we move forward with the project?

Phrasal Verb - clearing up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'clear up' is used to describe the action of making something easier to understand or resolve a misunderstanding. It can be used to describe the removal of clouds, the recovery of someone's health, or the solving of a problem.

Examples​

No.Example
1The doctor's advice helped clear up my doubts about the new medication.
2The teacher tried to clear up any misunderstandings about the assignment before the deadline.
3The sun will clear up the foggy weather by afternoon.
4Her explanation helped clear up the confusion about the project's goal.
5The company's statement helped clear up any misconceptions about the product's safety.
6The chef worked hard to clear up the mess in the kitchen after the busy dinner service.
7The therapist helped the patient clear up their emotions and move forward.
8The scientist's research helped clear up the mystery behind the newly discovered planet.
9The instructions helped clear up the ambiguity in the machine's operation.
10The investor's counsel helped clear up any uncertainty about the stock market's trends.

Phrasal Verb - Coast Along

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To coast along means to move through a situation or a place without much effort, often relying on others or on available resources to help you through. It can also imply a sense of being carried along by the momentum of something rather than actively driving it forward.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company was able to coast along for a few years without making significant changes.
2She was coasting along in her job, doing the minimum required without any ambition.
3The new policy allowed the government to coast along without making big decisions.
4The coach let the team coast along in the second half, saving energy for the playoffs.
5The artist was able to coast along on the success of his previous album.
6The lawyer was coasting along in the trial, relying on the evidence to speak for itself.
7The small business was able to coast along in the down market, cutting costs and waiting for recovery.
8The couple was coasting along in their relationship, not making much effort to communicate or reconnect.
9The young player was allowed to coast along in the early stages of the tournament, but had to picked up his game in the later stages.
10The experienced programmer was able to coast along on the momentum of the open-source project, contributing little but still benefiting from it.

Phrasal Verb - Come Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To return or come again to a place, situation, or condition that one has left or experienced before.

Examples​

No.Example
1After being away from home for a few weeks, she decided to come back and settle down.
2He agreed to come back and help his brother with the move.
3I tried to come back to the restaurant, but it was already closed.
4They couldn't afford to come back to the city with the high cost of living.
5I'm going to come back to the office for a meeting at 2 PM.
6The chef decided to come back to the oven to remove the roast from the pot.
7She said she'd come back to the store after finishing the project.
8After a few hours, he decided to come back to the battlefield.
9His parents want him to come back and take over the family business.
10They recommended I come back to visit them in the city over summer break.

Phrasal Verb - Come Through

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To fulfill or implement a plan, decision, or self-imposed commitment, often in a timely manner.

Examples​

No.Example
1After years of planning, the charity finally came through with the funds to build a new hospital.
2I was struggling to finish my project on time, but my team came through with their help.
3The company vowed to reduce their carbon footprint and promised to come through on their commitment.
4She had been training for months, and now it was time to come through with a record-breaking performance.
5He had promised to be there for his sister's birthday, and he surprised her by coming through with a gift.
6The new policy aimed to address the issue, and the government came through with a comprehensive plan.
7Despite the initial setbacks, the team managed to come through and achieved their goal.
8The weather forecast looked gloomy, but the movie came through with a spectacular visual effects.
9It took some time, but the software update finally came through with the bug fixes we needed.
10After a long wait, the singer came through with a new album that exceeded everyone's expectations.

Phrasal Verb - Counting Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To remove or eliminate a person or thing from a group, often by sending them away or excluding them.

Examples​

No.Example
1The teacher counted out the student who was making noise in class.
2The team tried to count out the opposing player, but they managed to score a goal.
3The manager counted out the employee who had been late to work for the fifth time.
4The doctor had to count out the patient who was allergic to certain medications.
5The referee counted out the player who had been fouled three times in a row.
6The politician counted out his rival's campaign, criticizing their policies.
7The police officer counted out the person who was trying to leave the crime scene.
8The coach counted out the player who was not following the team's strategy.
9The music teacher counted out the student who was making too much noise on the instrument.
10The manager counted out the employee who had been consistently meeting their sales targets.

Phrasal Verb - Crossing Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Crossing Out

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Definition​

To intentionally or accidentally erase or strike through part or all of a written word or phrase, often to indicate rejection, deletion, or some other form of dismissal. Can also imply leaving nothing intact or in existence.

Examples​

No.Example
1The teacher crossed out the student's answer because it was incorrect.
2She crossed out the items from the shopping list because they were no longer needed.
3He crossed out the name from the nominations list due to ineligibility.
4The actor crossed out her lines because she was not feeling well.
5The student crossed out the wrong answer on the multiple-choice test.
6The manager crossed out the project from the budget because it was deemed unnecessary.
7The artist crossed out part of the painting because it didn't fit her vision.
8The fighter crossed out his opponent's face with a flurry of punches.
9The hacker crossed out the virus from the system with the help of an antivirus software.
10The author crossed out the sentence from the novel due to a change in plot direction.