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Phrasal Verb - glossing over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To deliberately ignore or downplay the importance of something, often because it is unpleasant or embarrassing.
  2. To move quickly and lightly over the surface of something, without paying close attention to the details.

Examples​

No.Example
1He tried to gloss over his mistakes during the interview, but the hiring manager wasn't fooled.
2The police officer glossed over the details of the report, focusing instead on the suspect's confession.
3During the presentation, the speaker glossed over the technical details, assuming that the audience would already be familiar with them.
4Despite the controversy, the politician continued to gloss over the issue during the campaign.
5The editor asked the author to gloss over certain sections of the manuscript, as they were not essential to the story.
6The students were asked to gloss over the difficult sections of the textbook and focus on the easier parts.
7The politician's opponents accused him of glossing over the facts and presenting a distorted view of the situation.
8The chef glossed over the ingredients, confident that the customers would be impressed by the final dish.
9The teacher glossed over the historical context, focusing instead on the literary analysis of the text.
10The salesperson glossed over the technical specifications, emphasizing the benefits of the product instead.

Phrasal Verb - Going in for

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To actively participate or engage in something with enthusiasm or determination, often implying taking a strong stance or advocating for a particular point of view. It can also mean to approach or attack someone or something directly.

Examples​

No.Example
1She went in for the win by making the final shot.
2The team went in for intensive training before the big tournament.
3He went in for his opponent with a powerful punch.
4The investigators went in for the suspect's alibi.
5She went in for a promotion, but was denied.
6The coach went in for the new player, giving him a chance to prove himself.
7The prosecutor went in for the kill during the closing arguments.
8He went in for a swim in the lake.
9They went in for a heated debate about politics.
10She went in for heart surgery and recovered well.

Phrasal Verb - launching into

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To begin to discuss or argue about a subject enthusiastically and sometimes aggressively, often unexpectedly and forcefully.

Launching into a topic means to start discussing it with great intensity and often at length. This can be a friendly and engaging conversation, but it can also turn into an argument or a heated debate.

Examples​

No.Example
1During the meeting, one colleague launched into a passionate discussion about the importance of work-life balance.
2My mother-in-law launched into a lengthy criticism of my cooking skills during the family dinner.
3The politician was caught off guard when a reporter launched into a question about a controversial issue.
4The students launched into a lively debate about the merits of different study techniques.
5My friend launched into a heartfelt story about his first love.
6During the presentation, the CEO launched into a detailed explanation of the company's new strategy.
7My brother launched into a defense of his favorite sports team, sparking a heated argument with the fans of the opposing team.
8The customer launched into a complaint about the quality of the product, leading the salesperson to offer a refund.
9The teacher launched into a lecture about the importance of respecting others' opinions.
10At the party, two guests launched into a friendly competition to see who could tell the best joke.