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Phrasal Verb - Sanding Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To smooth out rough surfaces or edges by rubbing them with sand or a sanding tool. This phrasal verb can also metaphorically mean to make something less harsh or extreme.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to sand down the edges of this table before painting it.
2The builder suggested sanding down the rough patches on the wall before applying the plaster.
3After an argument, they decided to sand down their harsh words and apologize.
4The sculptor spent hours sanding down the marble to give it a smooth finish.
5The sandpaper was too rough, so I had to sand down the surface more gently.
6The sanding process revealed some hidden imperfections that needed to be repaired.
7We sanded down the old floorboards to prepare them for the new finish.
8The coach asked the team to sand down their aggressive tactics and focus on teamwork.
9The sanding process generated a lot of dust, so we had to wear masks.
10The sanding machine made quick work of smoothing out the large surface.

Phrasal Verb - Doing Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To put together or assemble something, especially furniture, from its various components, and to prepare or make something ready for use.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was doing up the frame of her new bookshelf on weekends.
2He thought he could do up the engine of his car by himself.
3They were doing up the restaurant for the summer season with new decorations.
4She liked doing up her dolls' hair for long hours every day.
5He was trying to do up his music room with instruments and music sheets.
6The volunteers were doing up the houses in the community for the less fortunate people.
7She finally managed to do up the sketch of the house on time quickly.
8He had spent all day doing up the race track from old sets of wooden blocks.
9The instructors were doing up the company's morale with their training.
10She started doing up her homemade crafts in yarns for the local bazaar.