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Phrasal Verb - putting down

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb putting down

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To cause someone or something to stop being active or existent, especially in a gentle or kind way.
To express disagreement or disapproval, often in a forceful or emphatic way.
To shoot an animal, especially a large game animal, from a close range with a gun.

No.	Example
1	She put down her book when she heard the baby crying.
2	He put down his foot and refused to accept any more excuses.
3	The teacher put down the misbehaving student in front of the class.
4	After a long debate, the committee finally put down their differences and came to a decision.
5	The hunter put down the deer with a single shot.
6	The soldiers were ordered to put down their weapons and surrender.
7	The dog put down a squirrel it had caught.
8	The doctor put down the instrument after completing the surgery.
9	The manager put down the new project idea due to lack of resources.
10	The fire department put down the fire that had broken out in the warehouse.

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Sitting Out (Phrasal Verb)

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To deliberately choose not to participate in an activity or event, often due to personal reasons or a strategic decision. 2. To wait or observe from the sidelines, especially during a game or competition. 3. To be excluded or omitted from a group or activity.

No.	Example
1	John decided to sit out the party due to a family emergency.
2	The coach asked the injured player to sit out the next game.
3	Several students chose to sit out the protest.
4	The new employee was asked to sit out the meeting while they familiarized themselves with the team.
5	The team agreed to let their star player sit out the last match to rest.
6	The pregnant woman was advised to sit out the long hike.
7	The controversial speaker was asked to sit out the debate.
8	The dog was told to sit out the kitchen while dinner was being prepared.
9	Due to the rain, the spectators were invited to sit out in the covered grandstand.
10	The investor decided to sit out the market until the economic situation improved.

March 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Giving Away

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To voluntarily transfer something, usually without expecting anything in return.
To reveal a secret or a hidden fact.
To cease resistance or control in a situation, often implying defeat or surrender.

No.	Example
1	He gave away all his savings to help his friend in need.
2	The detective gave away the location of the hidden treasure.
3	After losing the game, the player gave away his queen.
4	The politician was forced to give away sensitive information.
5	The thief gave away his accomplice's name to the police.
6	The dog gave away its position by barking.
7	The defendant gave away his innocence by his nervous behavior.
8	The manager gave away the secret of the company's new product.
9	The witness gave away the identity of the suspect.
10	The host gave away prizes to the audience during the show.