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Phrasal Verb - giving out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To run out of a supply or energy.
  2. To stop functioning or collapsing due to emotional or physical stress.
  3. To reveal or make known secret or hidden information.
  4. To release or distribute something, often unwillingly or under pressure.

Examples​

No.Example
1The factory was giving out toxic fumes, so the workers had to evacuate the building.
2After hiking for hours in the desert heat, I was giving out and needed water.
3The old man was giving out secrets about the mafia to the police.
4The boss was giving out bonuses to the employees who had worked the longest.
5Despite his denials, he was giving out signs that he was lying.
6My car is giving out strange noises and I think it's time for a mechanic to check it.
7The student was giving out answers to the class during the test.
8The baby was giving out milk, but the formula was not agreeing with him.
9The protesters were giving out leaflets to passersby.
10The fireworks were giving out sparks and lighting up the night sky.

Phrasal Verb - Growing Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To reach physical or emotional maturity.
  2. To experience the process of maturing from childhood to adulthood.
  3. To become accustomed to new circumstances or environments.

Examples​

No.Example
1I grew up in a small village in the countryside.
2My parents grew up during the Great Depression.
3He grew up speaking French as his first language.
4She grew up not knowing her father.
5They grew up playing together and remained best friends.
6The children grew up seeing their parents fight.
7He grew up believing that hard work pays off.
8Growing up, I always wanted to be a doctor.
9The company grew up from a small startup to a multinational corporation.
10The new employees will have to grow up quickly in this demanding role.