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Phrasal Verb - putting down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cause someone or something to stop being active or existent, especially in a gentle or kind way.
  2. To express disagreement or disapproval, often in a forceful or emphatic way.
  3. To shoot an animal, especially a large game animal, from a close range with a gun.

Examples​

No.Example
1She put down her book when she heard the baby crying.
2He put down his foot and refused to accept any more excuses.
3The teacher put down the misbehaving student in front of the class.
4After a long debate, the committee finally put down their differences and came to a decision.
5The hunter put down the deer with a single shot.
6The soldiers were ordered to put down their weapons and surrender.
7The dog put down a squirrel it had caught.
8The doctor put down the instrument after completing the surgery.
9The manager put down the new project idea due to lack of resources.
10The fire department put down the fire that had broken out in the warehouse.

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 - Side with - Support or agree

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

"Side with" is a phrasal verb that means to support, agree with, or align oneself with someone or something. It implies taking a position or expressing an opinion in favor of someone or something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll side with you on this issue.
2Despite their differences, the two friends always sided with each other.
3The jury sided with the plaintiff and awarded her damages.
4When it comes to sports teams, I always side with the underdog.
5He couldn't side with his boss's decision and resigned from the company.
6The students sided with their teacher in the debate about the new curriculum.
7Despite her reservations, she eventually sided with her husband's decision.
8The mayor urged the city council to side with the community and approve the new park.
9The company's shareholders sided with the CEO's proposal to expand into new markets.
10The president's supporters sided with him in his controversial decision.