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Phrasal Verb - railing_against

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To strongly object or protest against something, often in a persistent or frequent way. This phrasal verb can also mean to criticize or attack someone or something consistently.

Examples​

No.Example
1She couldn't rail against the decision for long as it was final.
2The protesters continued to rail against the new tax law.
3He railed against the injustice of the situation.
4The critics rail against the new movie, but it's gaining popularity.
5She railed against the boss's unfair treatment of her.
6The team railed against the referee's calls.
7The opposition party railed against the government's policies.
8He railed against the traffic, cursing and honking his horn.
9The activists railed against the corporation's environmental practices.
10She railed against the stereotypes, speaking out for equality.

Phrasal Verb - shrinking back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To move or cause something to move backwards suddenly or fearfully, often in response to a threat or unpleasant situation. This phrasal verb can also mean to withdraw or pull back, especially when under pressure or criticism.

Examples​

No.Example
1The crowd shrank back in fear as the fireworks exploded.
2He shrank back when he saw the spider on the wall.
3The driver slammed on the brakes, causing the car to shrink back.
4She shrank back from the idea of public speaking.
5The bully's taunts caused the victim to shrink back.
6The team shrank back under the pressure of the opposition's attacks.
7The artist shrank back from the criticism of her work.
8The sun shrank back behind the clouds.
9The wind shrank back the curtains.
10The soldiers shrank back as they came under enemy fire.

Phrasal Verb - hemming in

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To limit or restrict someone's actions or freedom, often by surrounding them with pressure or criticism. This phrasal verb can also mean to contain or enclose something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The boss was hemmed in by the expectations of the board of directors.
2The protesters were hemmed in by the police, making it difficult for them to leave.
3The tight budget hemmed in the project team's creative ideas.
4The container was hemmed in by the narrow alleyways of the old city.
5The ball was hemmed in by the opposing team's defense.
6The new policy hemmed in the sales team's ability to offer discounts.
7The journalist was hemmed in by the government's restrictions on reporting.
8The adventurous hikers were hemmed in by the steep cliffs and thick fog.
9The artist was hemmed in by the constraints of the commission's brief.
10The dog was hemmed in by the high fence and couldn't escape.

Phrasal Verb - Kicking off (phrasal verb)

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To begin or start something, especially an event or project.
  2. To strongly criticize or attack someone or something.
  3. To kick a ball or other object in a specific direction.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new project will officially kick off next Monday.
2The team kicked off their campaign with a strong rally.
3I accidentally kicked off the alarm system.
4The manager kicked off the meeting by outlining the company's goals.
5The children were having so much fun that they forgot to kick off their shoes.
6The coach kicked off the ball to start the game.
7The students kicked off their protest against the new school policy.
8The speaker kicked off his speech with a powerful anecdote.
9The construction company kicked off the new housing development.
10The soccer team kicked off the ball to begin the match.