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Phrasal Verb - Opting for

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to choose or select something or someone in preference to others; to decide that something is the best option

Examples​

No.Example
1She opted for the vegetarian option at the restaurant.
2He opted for the more expensive insurance policy.
3They opted for the shorter route to avoid traffic.
4I opted for the hardcover book instead of the paperback.
5She opted for the morning class instead of the afternoon one.
6He opted for the phone instead of the email to communicate with his employer.
7They opted for the self-catering apartment instead of the hotel.
8I opted for the convertible car for the summer.
9She opted for the part-time job instead of the full-time one.
10He opted for the hiking boots instead of the sneakers.

Phrasal Verb - running out

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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.

Phrasal Verb - Rustling Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To prepare or cook food quickly and usually in a casual or improvised way. This phrasal verb often implies using available resources and making do with what is on hand.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll rustle up some breakfast for the family while you get ready.
2Can you rustle up some sandwiches for the picnic?
3I'll rustle up some dinner for my friends when they come over.
4Let's rustle up some snacks for the movie night.
5The chef was able to rustle up a delicious meal using only local ingredients.
6I'm starving, can you rustle up something for us to eat?
7The scouts were challenged to rustle up their own campfire meals.
8My mom always manages to rustle up a great dinner even when we have unexpected guests.
9I'll rustle up some lunch for us before we head out on our hike.
10We were all surprised when the chef rustled up a five-course meal on such short notice.