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Phrasal Verb - Coming About

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Come about is a phrasal verb that means to occur or become known, often unexpectedly or unexpectedly. It can also mean to become clear or apparent. Example: "The truth about the scandal came about after months of investigation."

Examples​

No.Example
1The news about the change of management came about unexpectedly overnight.
2The team discovered a hidden way to get ahead and came about significantly faster.
3The profits of the investment came about quickly, thanks to the great advice.
4A conjecture for dealing with poverty came about in the town with Donald.
5The publishable introduction of the lecture came about at the last minute.
6The policies of the former president came about due to loopholes in the previous legislation.
7A supply chain approach came about thanks to learning from other multinational corporations' work.
8No cheap snap decision came about after quick consultation because that wouldn't have been okay.
9The truth about the manager's private connection to a local business came about next week.
10That evening news channel plan came about after taking part in operations analyses.

Phrasal Verb - Lashing Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To express strong emotions, often in an uncontrolled or disproportionate manner, usually in response to a perceived provocation or frustration. This can involve shouting, hitting, or using abusive language.

Examples​

No.Example
1After being criticized in front of his colleagues, John couldn't help but lash out at his boss.
2Despite her best efforts to remain calm, Sarah found herself lashing out at her partner during an argument.
3The student was so frustrated with the teacher's criticism that he lashed out in anger, damaging school property.
4When the customer service representative refused to issue a refund, the customer angrily lashed out, threatening to file a complaint.
5The politician was caught off guard by the tough questions during the debate and lashed out at his opponent, alienating many voters.
6Fed up with the constant noise from the neighbor's dog, the homeowner finally lashed out and called animal control.
7The team was under a lot of pressure to perform, and when they made a mistake, the coach lashed out at them, demoralizing the players.
8When the boss made a disparaging remark about her work, the employee couldn't contain her anger and lashed out, causing a scene in the office.
9The student was overwhelmed by the amount of homework and lashed out at his teacher, demanding a lighter workload.
10The customer was frustrated by the long wait time and lashed out at the airline staff, causing a scene at the airport