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Phrasal Verb - Pruning Back

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To prune back means to cut or reduce something, often in order to control its size, shape, or growth. It can also mean to stop or reduce something, especially because it is unnecessary or is taking too much time or resources. In a gardening context, pruning back often refers to cutting plants to encourage new growth or to prevent overgrowth. In a more abstract sense, pruning back can also mean to remove or limit something, such as a project, a task, or a habit, in order to focus on more important or urgent things.

Examples​

No.Example
1After the bush got too big, I had to prune it back to maintain its shape.
2The company decided to prune back their marketing budget to allocate more resources to research and development.
3My grandma likes to prune back her roses every spring to encourage new growth.
4The city needs to prune back the trees that are blocking the sidewalk.
5Pruning back our expenses will help us save money for a down payment on a house.
6The teacher asked students to prune back their outline to fit it within the time limit.
7The agricultural department is encouraging farmers to prune back their wheat to prevent it from rotting in the rain.
8She had to prune back her social media usage to prevent it from negatively affecting her mental health.
9The chef decided to prune back the menu to focus on high-quality dishes that showcase the restaurant's expertise.
10The city manager suggested pruning back the number of public Wi-Fi spots to save on maintenance costs.

Phrasal Verb - Scooping Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Scooping up is a phrasal verb meaning to quickly gather or collect a large amount of something, often with the use of one's hands or a tool. This phrase can also refer to seizing an opportunity or information before others do.

Examples​

No.Example
1The children were scooping up leaves and making piles in the park.
2The construction workers were scooping up gravel to pave the road.
3The detective was able to scoop up crucial evidence at the crime scene.
4The sales manager scooped up several new clients during the conference.
5The lifeguard quickly scooped up the child who had fallen into the pool.
6The researcher was scooped up by a rival company with a better offer.
7The journalist was scooped up by the police for questioning.
8The chef was scooping up the pasta from the pot with a ladle.
9The archaeologist was scooping up soil to search for artifacts.
10The gardener was scooping up compost to enrich the soil.

Phrasal Verb - Dig Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To find and bring to the surface something buried, hidden, or difficult to access; to uncover or discover something that is obscure or not well-known.

Examples​

No.Example
1The archaeologists will dig up the ancient artifacts to study them more closely.
2The detective dug up new evidence that helped crack the case.
3After digging up the garden, we can replant it with new flowers.
4The researchers will dig up information from old archives to write the history book.
5The reservoir will be dug up to create a new water park.
6The dog dug up the bone it had buried in the backyard.
7The husband dug up old family records to learn more about his ancestors.
8The parents dug up the child's forgotten toys while cleaning the room.
9The crop duster aircraft will dig up the weeds in the field to help prevent the growth of weeds.
10The museum will dig up artifacts from the ancient civilization to create an exhibit.