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Phrasal Verb - Moving Along

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To move along means to continue with something, often to proceed with a plan or situation, but also to dismiss something as unnecessary or to show indifference. It can also imply a more literal movement, such as walking or moving in a particular direction. The phrase is often used to encourage someone to keep going, especially when faced with challenges or difficulties.

Examples​

No.Example
1She decided to move along with her plans and ignore the naysayers.
2The teacher told the students to move along to the next lesson.
3After the break-up, he moved along and started dating again.
4The mailman moved along the sidewalk, delivering the mail to each house.
5The investigators moved along the trail, following the clues to solve the mystery.
6The tourists moved along the crowded streets, taking in the sights and sounds.
7She moved along through the tough times and ended up becoming a successful businesswoman.
8The DJs moved along the floor, dancing to the music and entertaining the crowd.
9The kids moved along the playground, laughing and playing on the swings and slides.
10The scientists moved along the research, making new discoveries and advancing their field.

Phrasal Verb - Peping Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To pep up means to make someone or something more energetic, lively, and enthusiastic. This can be achieved by adding some excitement, encouragement, or stimulation, perhaps through a chat, a fun activity, or a stimulating environment. Pep up involves revitalizing and invigorating someone or something that may have become dull, bored, or unenthusiastic.

Examples​

No.Example
1My friends tried to pep me up on a Monday morning by having a surprise party in the office.
2The music festival organizers planned a series of exciting performances to pep up the crowd.
3My parents took me to the amusement park to pep me up after a boring week of school.
4The boss tried to pep up the team by offering a reward for the best quarterly performance.
5The friends decided to have a charity fundraiser to pep up the local community.
6The team's coach peped up the players with an inspiring speech before the big game.
7The company invested in a state-of-the-art gym to pep up the office atmosphere.
8The famous comedian tried to pep up the audience with his stand-up comedy show.
9The family planned a road trip to pep up their weekend.
10The teacher peped up the students with a fun and engaging lesson.

Phrasal Verb - Pumping Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To encourage, motivate, or excite someone or something, often by speaking or acting in a enthusiastic and energetic way, or to make something larger or more impressive by adding more substance or energy. This phrasal verb can also refer to the act of inflating something with a pump.

Examples​

No.Example
1Let's pump up the crowd before the game starts.
2He tried to pump up his teammates before the big match.
3The teacher pumped up the students before the exam.
4She pumped up her bike tires before the long ride.
5The inflatable beach ball was pumped up to its full size.
6Let's pump up the music and have a dance party!
7He pumped up his speech to inspire the audience.
8They pumped up the tires of their car before the road trip.
9The coach pumped up his players before the championship game.
10She pumped up her resume before sending it to potential employers.

Phrasal Verb - pushing_forward

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'push' can mean to help or encourage someone to move forward or make progress, as well as to physically apply force to something. It can be used both metaphorically and literally.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm going to push you to reach your full potential.
2Can you push this cart for me?
3The team pushed through adversity to win the championship.
4She pushed her ideas during the meeting, but they were not well received.
5He pushed the button and the door opened.
6The sales team needs to push harder to meet their targets.
7I'll push you on that issue if you need me to.
8We need to push for more transparency in government.
9He pushed the envelope in his research, leading to new discoveries.
10She pushed herself to run a marathon despite her fears.