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Phrasal Verb - Rubbing off (gerund)

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Rubbing off (gerund)

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Definition​

  1. To cause someone or something to lose or transfer a quality, feature, or substance through contact.
  2. To no longer be noticeable or effective because of the passage of time or the influence of external factors.

Examples​

No.Example
1The sand on the beach rubbed off on my towel, leaving it covered in small grains.
2The unpleasant smell of the skunk rubbed off on my dog after they met.
3The sunscreen rubbed off my skin during the long day at the beach.
4The constant criticism rubbed off on her self-confidence.
5The old paint on the wall rubbed off when we tried to remove it.
6The memory of the past event rubbed off over time.
7The heat rubbed off the chill from my body.
8The harsh words rubbed off on her sensitive ears.
9The new paint job rubbed off after only a few weeks.
10The feeling of joy rubbed off on everyone present

Phrasal Verb - eating out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'eat in' means to dine or have a meal at home. It often contrasts with 'eat out', which refers to dining or having a meal at a restaurant or other establishment outside one's home.

Examples​

No.Example
1We usually eat in because it's more convenient.
2I prefer eating in on weeknights.
3After a long day at work, we like to eat in and relax.
4She started eating in recently, which helped her save money.
5The hotel offers a free breakfast that you can eat in or take out.
6Eating in can be good for the environment.
7My mother loves eating in because she can cook her favorite meal.
8When we travel, we often eat in at our hotel room.
9Eating in can be healthier than ordering takeaway all the time.
10She and her family prefer eating in on Sundays.

Phrasal Verb - handing over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To formally give something, especially a responsibility or task, to someone else. 2. To transfer physical possession of something to someone. 3. To surrender or yield control or power to someone.

Examples​

No.Example
1The manager handed over the project to the new team leader.
2John handed over the keys to his car to the valet.
3The mayor will hand over the city to the new mayor next month.
4I'll hand over the report to you once it's finished.
5The captain handed over the helm to the first mate during the storm.
6The thief was caught trying to hand over stolen goods to a buyer.
7The CEO handed over the company to her successor.
8The prisoners were handed over to the police.
9The coach handed over the team to the assistant coach for the game.
10The father handed over his daughter's hand to her future husband.