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Phrasal Verb - Setting Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To set down a person or animal means to lower them to the ground or a surface by laying them down, often gently. To set down something means to put it down on a surface, either temporarily or permanently.

Examples​

No.Example
1Let's set the dog down for a while so it can rest.
2The flight attendant asked passengers to set their luggage down at the designated area.
3I set my bag down on the floor, exhausted from the long journey.
4The nurse carefully set the patient down on the examination table.
5After arriving at the campsite, we set our tents down on the grass.
6She set her purse down next to her chair, ready to enjoy the concert.
7Please set your belongings down in the storage room, we'll take care of them.
8The rest stop attendant asked people to set their weary feet down on the benches.
9To avoid overloading, please set the box down one by one.
10After setting the animal down, the owner made sure it was comfortable and drinkable.

Phrasal Verb - mix in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To combine (something) with something else in order to create a new mixture or to make something less noticeable.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new employee tried to mix in with the company culture but struggled to fit in.
2The new policy will mix in some elements of the old policy.
3She tried to mix in with the crowd at the party.
4The team had to mix in their new teammates to succeed in the tournament.
5The new cookbook taught us how to mix in different herbs and spices.
6The company wants to mix in more diversity in its leadership team.
7The artist mixed in some red and blue to create a purple hue.
8The teacher helped the student mix in with the other students in class.
9The chef mixed in some sugar to balance out the acidity.
10The politician tried to mix in with the audience at the town hall meeting.

Phrasal Verb - Passing Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'pass up' means to refuse or decline an opportunity, offer, or invitation. It can also mean to let something move by or go ahead of you, without noticing or reacting to it. In a figurative sense, it can imply giving up or abandoning a goal, project, or situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1After being offered a scholarship, Sarah decided to pass up the opportunity and attend the local college instead.
2The cyclist had to pass up the water station due to the long line of people.
3John was going to participate in the marathon but eventually decided to pass up the challenge.
4The train passenger had to pass up the scenic view because the train was moving too fast.
5Due to the long wait, Maria decided to pass up the chance to buy new shoes.
6The business had to pass up the investment opportunity because it was too high-risk.
7In order to pass up the attacking enemy, the soldiers had to march through the swamp.
8After the rejection, Michael decided to pass up the idea of starting a band.
9Due to the bad weather, the event was postponed, and many people decided to pass up attending.
10The security guard had to pass up the suspicious-looking package to the police for further examination.

Phrasal Verb - pulling out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to suddenly leave or depart from a place, situation, or person in a sudden or abrupt manner, often suddenly becoming distant or disinterested in someone or something, or to suddenly stop an activity or behavior.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm pulling out of the meeting because I have an emergency to attend to.
2She started pulling out of their relationship after the fight.
3The company is pulling out of the market due to financial difficulties.
4He was pulling out of his friends because he got too close.
5The employees are pulling out their pensions after 20 years of service.
6The project was on time until it started pulling out of control.
7The hotel was pulling out of the tour circuit.
8He pulled out of his play because he was too nervous.
9They started pulling out when the accident occurred.
10He was seen as pulling out by their background associations.

Phrasal Verb - burst in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To enter a place suddenly and without permission, often making a loud noise or causing a disturbance. This phrasal verb can also be used figuratively to describe a strong emotion or thought bursting into one's awareness.

Examples​

No.Example
1She burst in on the meeting without knocking, causing everyone to jump.
2His anger burst in on him as soon as he saw the broken vase.
3We burst in on the empty house to find it perfectly preserved.
4Her excitement burst in as she realized she got the job.
5He burst in on his roommate's study session, looking for a book.
6Their screams burst in as they spotted the snake in the room.
7Her tears burst in as she watched the sad movie.
8Their laughter burst in as they remembered the funny joke.
9His frustration burst in as he got stuck in the traffic.
10Her confidence burst in as she received the good news.

Phrasal Verb - Coming Apart

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'come apart' is a present participle/ gerund form that describes a situation where people, things, or parts separate or break away from each other, often in a disorderly or destructive manner. This can be literal, referring to physical separation, or metaphorical, referring to social, emotional, or mental disintegration.

Examples​

No.Example
1The relationship with her boyfriend was coming apart at the seams.
2After the fire ravaged the old factory, the building started coming apart, brick by brick.
3As the company struggled financially, it began coming apart from the inside out.
4The couple's marriage was coming apart due to his infidelity.
5The fabric of society was coming apart due to racism and inequality.
6The once-solid business partnership started coming apart as they had different visions.
7Her mental health was coming apart after losing her mother to cancer.
8The people were coming apart during the chaos of the natural disaster.
9As the storm drains failed, the once-so-unified neighborhood was coming apart.
10The masterwork soap opera's plotline was meticulously coming apart.

Phrasal Verb - Draining Away

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To remove or gradually deplete something, such as funds, energy, or resources, typically in a systematic or continuous manner, often leaving an empty or weakened state behind.

Examples​

No.Example
1The rainy season will drain away the excess water from the fields.
2After months of financial struggles, the company will drain away and lose thousands of jobs.
3The absence of the family matriarch will drain away the emotional support for the rest of the household.
4Her bank account will drain away quickly without a stable income.
5Prolonged lack of sunlight can drain away your happiness.
6The cancer has begun to drain away vital organs of the patient.
7Social media addiction can drain away our valuable time and away from activities.
8Severe weather conditions can still drain away and cause unexpected power outages.
9Your mental energy may drain away quickly from over-exertion.
10He was harmed when the gas leak began to drain away.

Phrasal Verb - Feel Up To

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To feel up to means to have the physical or mental strength, energy, or confidence to do something. It can be used to describe a situation where one feels capable or ready to tackle a task, challenge, or situation. This phrasal verb is often used in the context of confronting anxiety, fatigue, or uncertainty, and involves overcoming feelings of inadequacy or apprehension to take action.

Examples​

No.Example
1I've been feeling under the weather all week, but I'm starting to feel up to going back to work.
2It's a challenging project, but I feel up to taking it on with my team.
3Considering the intense training regimen, some athletes may feel up to competing in the upcoming Olympics.
4She's been struggling with stage fright, but with time, she's started to feel up to performing in front of a large audience.
5The harassment had him feeling down, but after talking to his friends, he began to feel up to standing up for himself.
6After months of therapy and self-reflection, he finally feels up to dealing with the reality of his situation.
7The writer had writer's block, but eventually felt up to tackling the tough deadline.
8Despite being diagnosed with a chronic illness, she feels up to pursuing her passion for painting.
9He was about to max out on his credit cards, but then he felt up to facing his financial responsibilities head-on.
10The aggressive football crowd made them feel intimidated, but they managed to feel up to engaging in a healthy debate.