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Phrasal Verb - Nosing Around

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'nose around' means to investigate or explore something or someone in a casual or secretive manner, often to gather information or to get a sense of something without making it obvious. It can also imply looking for opportunities or advantages, often in a subtle or cunning way.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was nosing around the neighborhood, trying to find out who had been littering.
2He was nosing around the company's finances, looking for ways to cut costs.
3She nosed around the market, searching for the freshest produce.
4He started nosing around his fellow employees, trying to figure out who had been spreading the rumors.
5The detective was nosing around the crime scene, looking for any clues that might have been missed.
6He was nosing around the competition, trying to stay one step ahead.
7The journalist was nosing around the government officials, trying to get a scoop.
8She nosed around the local art scene, searching for new talent.
9He was nosing around the tech startup, looking to invest in their latest project.
10The social worker was nosing around the community, trying to identify areas where additional support was needed.

Phrasal Verb - Paying Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To pay down is a phrasal verb used to describe the act of reducing the amount of a loan or debt by making payments directly against the principal balance, rather than just paying the interest. It is often used in the context of mortgages, credit cards, and other types of loans, where the borrower can make extra payments to pay off the loan faster.

Examples​

No.Example
1The couple decided to pay down their mortgage to avoid owing money when their child goes to college.
2After the new tax law was passed, John and his wife started paying down their debts to save more money.
3Instead of investing their savings, the couple preferred to pay down their car loan to drive a new car sooner.
4She paid down her credit card balance quickly after realizing she had overspent over the holidays.
5Their financial advisor advised them to pay down their low-interest loan to avoid paying more interest over time.
6The newlyweds paid down their combined debt by negotiating lower interest rates and monthly payments.
7Because of the uncertain job market, Rachel decided to pay down her student loans to secure her financial future.
8Paying down the principal balance of her car loan instead of just the interest saved Sarah hundreds of dollars in the long run.
9The tech entrepreneur paid down his business loan after securing his first major investment from a venture capital firm.
10Instead of buying a new house, they opted to pay down the remaining mortgage on their existing home to avoid extra property taxes.