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Phrasal Verb - Drumming Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To drum up something or someone means to try to make people think positively about it, often by using clever marketing or persuasion. It can also involve creating an event or activity in preparation for something, like a meeting or event. In general, it's about generating enthusiasm, excitement, or interest in something.

Examples

No.Example
1The company hopes to drum up more business by hosting a big sale next week.
2The politician is trying to drum up support for her new policy.
3The band is drumming up excitement for their upcoming concert tour.
4The charity is working to drum up donations for the disaster relief effort.
5The school is trying to drum up interest in their music program by offering a free concert.
6The marketing team is tasked with drumming up buzz around the new product.
7The event planner is trying to drum up attendance for the conference by offering discounts to early registrants.
8The politician is trying to drum up votes by promising free education.
9The business owner is trying to drum up new customers by offering a loyalty program.
10The festival organizers are working to drum up enthusiasm for the upcoming event by sharing updates on social media.

Phrasal Verb - Giving Away

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To voluntarily transfer something, usually without expecting anything in return.
  2. To reveal a secret or a hidden fact.
  3. To cease resistance or control in a situation, often implying defeat or surrender.

Examples

No.Example
1He gave away all his savings to help his friend in need.
2The detective gave away the location of the hidden treasure.
3After losing the game, the player gave away his queen.
4The politician was forced to give away sensitive information.
5The thief gave away his accomplice's name to the police.
6The dog gave away its position by barking.
7The defendant gave away his innocence by his nervous behavior.
8The manager gave away the secret of the company's new product.
9The witness gave away the identity of the suspect.
10The host gave away prizes to the audience during the show.