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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 - running out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To use up all of a supply or resource completely.
  2. To reach a point where one is unable to continue doing something due to lack of resources or energy.
  3. To reach a deadline or end of a time limit.
  4. To exhaust or deplete a resource or supply.
  5. To be on the verge of no longer having enough of something to continue

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm sorry, I ran out of gas and my car broke down on the side of the road.
2We've run out of milk, so we'll have to have cereal for breakfast instead.
3The company ran out of funds and had to declare bankruptcy.
4The reservoir is running out of water and may need to be refilled soon.
5The batteries in my remote control have run out, so I can't change the channel.
6The project ran out of time and had to be postponed until the next quarter.
7The store ran out of the new product and customers were disappointed.
8The hiker ran out of water in the desert and was in danger of dehydration.
9The gas station ran out of diesel fuel during the winter storm.
10The clock is running out and we need to finish the project before the deadline.