Phrasal Verb - Reeling In
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.Definition
To attract or draw someone or something towards oneself, often through persuasive or manipulative means. This phrasal verb can also be used in the context of fishing, meaning to catch a fish by reeling in the line.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He was able to reel in the investor with his persuasive pitch. |
| 2 | She tried to reel in her sister with kind words after their argument. |
| 3 | The fisherman reeled in a huge tuna that weighed over 200 pounds. |
| 4 | The politician's controversial statements failed to reel in the voters. |
| 5 | The salesman used flattery to reel in the customer. |
| 6 | The teacher reeled in the class with an engaging story. |
| 7 | The comedian reeled in the audience with his witty jokes. |
| 8 | The fisherman spent hours reeling in the catch of the day. |
| 9 | The detective reeled in the suspect with a clever ruse. |
| 10 | The coach reeled in the team with a motivational speech. |