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Phrasal Verb - Nipping In

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Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Nipping In

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Definition​

To go into a place or enter a situation briefly or quietly, without making a big entrance.

Examples​

No.Example
1She nipped in to grab a snack before the movie started.
2He nipped in to say hello to his friend who was passing by.
3She nipped in to get some fresh air after being cooped up all day.
4They nipped in to catch a quick glimpse of the sunset.
5He nipped in to pick up some last-minute shopping.
6She nipped in to borrow a book from the library.
7They nipped in to enjoy a quiet dinner before the concert.
8He nipped in to grab a coffee before heading to work.
9She nipped in to attend an impromptu meeting.
10They nipped in to spend a few minutes together before they had to split up.

Phrasal Verb - Eating Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Eating Up

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Definition​

The phrase 'eat up' is a phrasal verb that means to consume a large amount of something, especially a meal, quickly or in a single session. It can also imply swallowing or covering something completely, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. For example, you might eat up a big meal in a short time, or a hungry bear might eat up all the available berries. In this sense, 'eat up' often has a sense of voracious energy or an insatiable appetite, suggesting that something or someone is consuming resources or energy at a very high rate.

Examples​

No.Example
1After finals week, I eat up all the food in the cafeteria.
2The bear ate up all the berries in the forest.
3The kids ate up all the ice cream, leaving none for me.
4The team ate up the competition, winning the championship by a landslide.
5The flowers ate up the space in the garden, making it hard to walk through.
6The dog loves to eat up his food bowl in under a minute.
7I spend too much time browsing the internet and end up eating up all my free time.
8The car ate up the fuel in a short distance, leaving me stranded on the side of the road.
9The artist ate up five canvases making her latest art piece.
10The lawyer tried to eat up the debate with opposing arguments, never giving his opponent a chance to speak.