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Phrasal Verb - coming off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb that means to leave a fixed point or a position, often causing something to be dislodged or detached, or to stop using or resorting to something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The scab came off, revealing a new skin underneath.
2The paint is coming off the old furniture, and it needs to be refinished.
3She came off second best in the argument with her boss.
4The news came off as shocking to the media.
5The ambulance came off quickly to respond to the emergency.
6I'm coming off some pretty heavy medication, so I'm feeling a bit woozy.
7The price of the house came off as higher than expected.
8After falling off his bike, he had to come off with a few bruises.
9The band had to come off one of their most popular songs to accommodate the new setlist.
10The best way to get the sticker off meant soaking it in some water.

Phrasal Verb - Doing Without

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To be without someone or something that you need or use as a part of your life or to live without someone or something that you value: They were in the process of selling their home when they had to do without electricity for a week. People are more likely to increase their spending and be weaker in times of economic distress when they are doing without.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was struggling to cope when doing without her favorite television show.
2He couldn't imagine doing without his habitual drink of having a coffee every morning.
3The poor were doing without even the basic necessities like water and medicine.
4The company has decided to start doing without employee bonuses for the fiscal year.
5She's said she's doing without social gatherings this year to save money.
6He's been doing without his daily newspaper to minimize expenses.
7The entire town was doing without any kind of entertainment for weeks.
8They said they'll do without vehicles since the bike lanes are about to be finished.
9They said, 'We can’t do without the presence of artists in our city.'
10During the entire conflict, soldiers had to do without their families and they were informed from home they were going to have children while in the military.

Phrasal Verb - Going about

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'go about' means to do something actively and systematically, often involving visiting different places or people. It can also mean to carry on a task or activity, usually in a thorough or methodical way.

Examples​

No.Example
1She goes about her daily chores before going to work.
2The sales team goes about their territory, visiting potential clients.
3He went about the house, fixing anything that was broken.
4They went about their business, ignoring the protesters outside.
5The detective went about gathering evidence for the case.
6She went about her plans to start a new business.
7The city council went about implementing new traffic regulations.
8He went about his work in a diligent and efficient manner.
9They went about their studies, preparing for exams.
10She went about her errands, stopping at the bank and the post office.