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Phrasal Verb - Coming Over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'come over' is an idiomatic expression that generally means to visit someone, often as a social call. It can also imply that someone is changing their emotional state or feeling to a more positive one. Additionally, 'come over' can be used in a more informal sense to tell someone to join you at a different location.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm planning to come over to your place tonight.
2Can you come over and help me move my furniture?
3I felt down, but my friend came over and cheered me up.
4I'll come over to meet your family this weekend.
5This new restaurant just came over from New York City.
6The customer came over to complain about the service.
7I love to come over to your house and play video games.
8The new employee came over from another company.
9My aunt came over to visit for a few days.
10Can you come over and watch the game with me?

Phrasal Verb - Emptying out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'empty out' is used to indicate the act of removing items from a container, space, or area, often completely. It can also imply that something is being cleared of its contents or inhabitants. This phrasal verb is often used to describe a physical action, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe a mental or emotional state.

Examples​

No.Example
1The first step in moving was to empty out the apartment of all its furniture and belongings.
2She had to empty out her locker before the bus let out.
3We need to empty out the garage of all the junk we've accumulated.
4The store was emptying out its inventory of sale items by the end of the month.
5After the party, we had to empty out the house of all the leftover food.
6The city had to empty out the flooded streets before they could repair the damage.
7The company wanted to empty out its warehouses of all the unsold merchandise.
8We had to empty out the pool of water before we could fix the leak.
9The tenant had to empty out the apartment before the new renter could move in.
10The storm surge forced the residents to empty out the coastal town by the evening.