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Phrasal Verb - pushing around

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To use one's influence or strength to persuade or force someone or something to move or change, often in a way that is unwelcome or disruptive.

Examples​

No.Example
1He's been pushing around his employees, demanding longer hours with no extra pay.
2The new boss has been trying to push around some changes in the company policy.
3I don't want to push around my ideas too hard, I'll let everyone have their say.
4The gang leader was pushing around the new recruit, making him do impossible tasks.
5She refused to be pushed around by her boss's demands and quit her job.
6The politicians were pushing around their agendas, disregarding the concerns of the public.
7The mafia boss was known for pushing around local businesses, demanding protection money.
8The teacher was pushing around the students to study harder for their exams.
9The salesman was pushing around his product, trying to convince the customer to buy it.
10The construction workers were pushing around heavy machinery to clear the site

Phrasal Verb - pushing over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To persuade or convince someone to do something against their will or better judgment, often implying manipulation or pressure. This phrasal verb can also mean to cause something to fall or tip over, or to exceed a limit or threshold.

Examples​

No.Example
1I couldn't push my friend over to go skydiving with me, but eventually I managed to convince him.
2The salesman tried to push over the customer by offering an expensive and unnecessary upgrade.
3The wind was so strong that it pushed the tree over.
4The weight of the books pushed over the bookshelf.
5The new regulations pushed over many small businesses.
6He pushed over the limit by driving 100 mph.
7The stress of the job pushed her over the edge.
8The student's poor grades pushed him over to drop out of school.
9The carnival game was rigged to push over unsuspecting players.
10The heat wave pushed over many power lines, causing widespread blackouts.

Phrasal Verb - Reeling In

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To attract or draw someone or something towards oneself, often through persuasive or manipulative means. This phrasal verb can also be used in the context of fishing, meaning to catch a fish by reeling in the line.

Examples​

No.Example
1He was able to reel in the investor with his persuasive pitch.
2She tried to reel in her sister with kind words after their argument.
3The fisherman reeled in a huge tuna that weighed over 200 pounds.
4The politician's controversial statements failed to reel in the voters.
5The salesman used flattery to reel in the customer.
6The teacher reeled in the class with an engaging story.
7The comedian reeled in the audience with his witty jokes.
8The fisherman spent hours reeling in the catch of the day.
9The detective reeled in the suspect with a clever ruse.
10The coach reeled in the team with a motivational speech.

Phrasal Verb - roping in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To involve or persuade someone to join or participate in an activity or project, often unwillingly or unexpectedly.
  2. To wait for an opportunity to arise or take advantage of a situation to achieve a desired outcome.
  3. To deceive or manipulate someone into doing something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company is roping in new employees for the upcoming project.
2The salesman roped us into buying an expensive package.
3I was roped in to help with the charity event.
4The politician was roped in for a corruption scandal.
5The team roped in the expert for advice on the project.
6He tried to rope me into his scheme but I refused.
7The company is roping in customers with a special offer.
8The event organizer roped in celebrities to attract more attendees.
9The team roped in the new recruit for the important task.
10The politician was roped in to give a speech at the conference.

Phrasal Verb - jerking-around

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To waste time or energy on unimportant or trivial matters. 2. To deceive, manipulate, or cause confusion for someone, often for amusement or entertainment. 3. To move or cause something to move suddenly or violently.

Examples​

No.Example
1He's been jerking around all day, never getting anything done.
2Don't jerk around with me, tell me the truth.
3The driver jerked the car to a halt, startling the passengers.
4Stop jerking around and focus on your studies.
5The kids were jerking each other around, trying to scare one another.
6Jerking around the steering wheel won't help you drive better.
7He jerked the rope to pull the cart, but it didn't budge.
8The roller coaster jerked and jolted as it climbed the first hill.
9The salesman jerked us around, promising discounts that didn't exist.
10The comedian jerked around the audience, trying to get a reaction