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Phrasal Verb - Setting aside or saving for later

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Put aside is a phrasal verb that means to save or set something aside for future use or consideration. It can also mean to postpone or delay an action or decision. This phrasal verb can be used with both objects and infinitives.

Examples​

No.Example
1I put aside $100 every month for my savings.
2Let's put aside our differences and focus on the project.
3We need to put aside our ego and work as a team.
4Can we put aside this discussion until tomorrow?
5I put aside my fears and took the job offer.
6They put aside their studies to help their parents.
7Let's put aside our plans for now and see how things develop.
8The company put aside funds for research and development.
9I put aside my doubts and trusted his judgment.
10We need to put aside our prejudices and look at the facts.

Phrasal Verb - running out of

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To have no more of a particular substance or resource available. 2. To be at the end of one's supply or resources for a particular activity, often unexpectedly. 3. To reach a point where one can no longer continue with an activity due to lack of resources or energy.

Examples​

No.Example
1I've run out of sugar, so I can't make coffee.
2The car ran out of gas on the highway.
3We ran out of time to finish the project.
4He ran out of ideas for his presentation.
5She ran out of steam during the marathon.
6The store ran out of the latest iPhone models.
7The company ran out of funds and had to declare bankruptcy.
8The patient ran out of breath during the surgery.
9The party ran out of ice before the drinks were served.
10The hiker ran out of water in the desert.

Phrasal Verb - shelling out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To pay or hand over money, especially a large amount, usually reluctantly.
  2. To reveal or disclose secrets or information, often unwillingly.

Examples​

No.Example
1He had to shell out a lot of money for repairs after the car accident.
2The witness refused to shell out any information about the crime.
3Despite her initial reluctance, she eventually had to shell out the truth.
4The company was forced to shell out a huge settlement to the victims.
5After losing all his money in the stock market, he had to shell out for basic necessities.
6When asked about her affair with the boss, she finally had to shell out the truth.
7The government was criticized for shelling out millions on a new military project.
8The whistleblower was threatened with legal action if he didn't shell out the documents.
9Despite the high cost, the new software was worth shelling out the money.
10The thief was caught red-handed and had no choice but to shell out the stolen goods