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Phrasal Verb - Break down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To cause a machine or system to fail or make it stop working, to make something, such as a system or a process, collapse or be overwhelmed, to cause a person to be unable to continue with something because they are too tired, ill, or troubled by something, to reduce something to a lower level or condition.

Examples​

No.Example
1The car broke down on the highway.
2The electricity grid broke down due to a cyber attack.
3After a few months away, her mind started breaking down.
4The new employee was overwhelmed by the workload and started breaking down.
5The researcher hoped to break down the complex problem using various methods.
6Her body was breaking down from lack of rest and proper nutrition.
7The overload of data caused the software to break down.
8He broke down in tears when he heard the news.
9The engineer was tasked with breaking down the system into smaller components.
10After years of abuse, her self-esteem started breaking down.

Phrasal Verb - sailing through

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To complete a task or process easily and smoothly, often without encountering any difficulties or obstacles. This phrasal verb is derived from the nautical term 'to sail through' which means to pass through a body of water without stopping.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite the complex project, the team was able to sail through it in record time.
2The interview went well and the candidate sailed through the selection process.
3The new employee sailed through her training and was ready for her first assignment.
4The sales team sailed through their targets for the quarter.
5The students sailed through their exams with excellent grades.
6The crisis was handled smoothly and the company sailed through it.
7The project manager was pleased that the team sailed through the challenges.
8The musician sailed through the audition and was offered a recording contract.
9The patient sailed through the surgery and recovered quickly.
10The travelers sailed through the customs checkpoint with ease.

Phrasal Verb - Catching Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To catch up means to come up to or reach the same level or standard as someone or something, especially after a period of being behind. It can also refer to acquiring or learning about something that has happened or been developed during a period of time when one was not present or aware. This phrasal verb emphasizes the act of catching up or being contemporary with something. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts to express the idea of closing the gap or getting up to speed.

Examples​

No.Example
1I tried to catch up with my friends during the break, but they had already gone home.
2The new employee had to catch up on the work she had missed in the previous week.
3My wife had to catch up on her sleep after taking care of our newborn baby all night.
4The hikers had to catch up with the group before nightfall.
5I have a lot of catching up to do on my reading list this month.
6The students had to catch up on the assignments they had missed during the strike.
7She's been feeling tired all day and needs to catch up on some rest.
8I need to catch up on my correspondence and respond to all the emails.
9The sales team has to catch up with the targets for the quarter.
10The doctors had to catch up with the latest medical research to stay current in their field.

Phrasal Verb - Clogging up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to obstruct or slow something, especially because something else is present in it and does not allow it to function freely or move through it

Examples​

No.Example
1The sink clogged up because someone flushed a piece of cloth accidentally.
2The storm drain clogged up with leaves and debris, causing flooding in the nearby areas.
3If you don't clean the air filter of your car, it will clog up and reduce engine performance.
4The arteries clogged up with fatty deposits, leading to a heart attack.
5The pipe clogged up with ice during the winter, causing the water heater to malfunction.
6If you eat too much sugar, it can clog up your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease.
7The paper towel roll clogged up after I put too many paper towels on it.
8The drains clogged up with grease and food particles from the restaurant kitchen.
9If you don't maintain your car regularly, the engine will clog up with deposits and lose its performance.
10The hole clogged up with mud after the rain, exposing the beautiful waterfall underneath.

Phrasal Verb - Cutting Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To reduce the size, quantity, or extent of something, typically in a way that is deliberate and often drastic. This can involve changing the structure, reducing the number of options, or removing parts that are no longer needed. Cutting down on something can be a way of being more efficient, saving resources, or simplifying a process.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company cut down on overtime payments to reduce labor costs.
2She decided to cut down on her social media usage to focus on her studies.
3The government is cutting down on subsidies to farmers to encourage them to adopt more efficient farming methods.
4He tried to cut down on his sugar intake to lose weight.
5The environmental group is pushing for the government to cut down on deforestation.
6The new policy aims to cut down on bureaucratic red tape to speed up approvals.
7He cut down on his lavish spending habits after he lost his job.
8The school is cutting down on recreational activities to focus on academic achievement.
9The entrepreneur cut down on her team to reduce overhead costs during the economic crisis.
10The health expert advises people to cut down on salt intake to prevent high blood pressure.

Phrasal Verb - Eating Away At

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To have a gradually but regularly weakening or destructive effect on something or someone, often in a way that is barely noticeable at first but becomes increasingly significant over time.

Examples​

No.Example
1The effects of pollution are slowly eating away at the city's ecosystem.
2Her tiredness was eating away at her energy levels.
3The hole in the roof was eating away at the structural integrity of the house.
4The noise is eating away at my concentration.
5His obsession with wealth was eating away at his relationship with his family.
6The constant criticism was eating away at her self-confidence.
7The rainy weather was eating away at the new roads before they were even completed.
8His concern for the environment was eating away at his desire to continue driving a gas-guzzling car.
9The worry about running out of water was eating away at the community's morale.
10His anger was eating away at this opportunity to connect with his brother.

Phrasal Verb - Falling Apart

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'fall apart' is a transitive verb phrase that means to become or make something separate or disintegrate into parts. It can be used literally or figuratively, depending on the context. When used literally, 'fall apart' means to break or crumble into pieces due to physical stress or damage. On the other hand, it can be used figuratively to describe situations where relationships, organizations, or systems begin to disintegrate or fail due to internal issues, external pressures, or lack of cohesion.

Examples​

No.Example
1The old building fell apart after the earthquake.
2Her business fell apart due to mismanagement.
3He fell apart when his mother passed away.
4The team fell apart during the playoffs.
5Her marriage fell apart after the infidelity scandal.
6The bridge fell apart in the storm.
7Their friendship fell apart after the fight.
8The committee fell apart due to disagreements.
9The company fell apart after the financial crisis.
10Her health fell apart after she stopped exercising.

Phrasal Verb - giving off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To emit or release (something, especially a strong odor or noise) 2. To provide information or a hint that something is the case, often unwittingly or unintentionally

Examples​

No.Example
1The factory was giving off a strong smell of sulfur.
2The car was giving off a strange noise.
3The suspect's behavior was giving off suspicious vibes.
4The leaking pipe was giving off water.
5The old house was giving off an eerie feeling.
6The teacher was giving off negative vibes.
7The new perfume was giving off a sweet scent.
8The politician was giving off the impression of being dishonest.
9The smoke alarm was giving off false alarms.
10The storm was giving off heavy rain and strong winds.