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Phrasal Verb - Peping Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To pep up means to make someone or something more energetic, lively, and enthusiastic. This can be achieved by adding some excitement, encouragement, or stimulation, perhaps through a chat, a fun activity, or a stimulating environment. Pep up involves revitalizing and invigorating someone or something that may have become dull, bored, or unenthusiastic.

Examples​

No.Example
1My friends tried to pep me up on a Monday morning by having a surprise party in the office.
2The music festival organizers planned a series of exciting performances to pep up the crowd.
3My parents took me to the amusement park to pep me up after a boring week of school.
4The boss tried to pep up the team by offering a reward for the best quarterly performance.
5The friends decided to have a charity fundraiser to pep up the local community.
6The team's coach peped up the players with an inspiring speech before the big game.
7The company invested in a state-of-the-art gym to pep up the office atmosphere.
8The famous comedian tried to pep up the audience with his stand-up comedy show.
9The family planned a road trip to pep up their weekend.
10The teacher peped up the students with a fun and engaging lesson.

Phrasal Verb - Pumping Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To encourage, motivate, or excite someone or something, often by speaking or acting in a enthusiastic and energetic way, or to make something larger or more impressive by adding more substance or energy. This phrasal verb can also refer to the act of inflating something with a pump.

Examples​

No.Example
1Let's pump up the crowd before the game starts.
2He tried to pump up his teammates before the big match.
3The teacher pumped up the students before the exam.
4She pumped up her bike tires before the long ride.
5The inflatable beach ball was pumped up to its full size.
6Let's pump up the music and have a dance party!
7He pumped up his speech to inspire the audience.
8They pumped up the tires of their car before the road trip.
9The coach pumped up his players before the championship game.
10She pumped up her resume before sending it to potential employers.

Phrasal Verb - pushing for

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To insist strongly that something be done or that a decision be made.
  2. To encourage or promote something actively.
  3. To attempt to move or force something, especially a heavy object, with continuous effort.

Examples​

No.Example
1He's been pushing for a raise for months.
2The sales team is pushing for a new marketing strategy.
3She's pushing for reforms in the education system.
4Can you help me push this car?
5The protesters are pushing for change.
6The manager is pushing for an early deadline.
7He's pushing for more investment in renewable energy.
8The students are pushing for more funding for schools.
9She's pushing for a better work-life balance.
10The team is pushing for a win in the final match.

Phrasal Verb - pushing up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To help or encourage someone to make an effort or improve, especially in a difficult situation.
  2. To raise something, such as an arm or a price, to a higher level.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll be here to push you up when you fall.
2The coach pushed up his team during half-time.
3Prices are pushed up during times of high demand.
4We need to push up our sales figures for the quarter.
5She pushed up her sleeves and got to work.
6The economy is being pushed up by low interest rates.
7The manager pushed up the new employee's salary.
8The athletes were pushed up to their limits during training.
9The new policy will push up production costs.
10We need to push up our game if we want to win.