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Phrasal Verb - Calming Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To calm down means to become less agitated, angry, excited, or upset, or to make someone else become less agitated, angry, excited, or upset. It signifies a transition from a state of emotional intensity or high energy to a more relaxed, tranquil, and composed state. This phrasal verb can be used both intransitively (e.g., 'I need to calm down.') and transitively (e.g., 'You need to calm her down.'). It often implies a deliberate effort to regain composure, often after a period of stress, fear, anger, or over-excitement, leading to a state of emotional stability and peace.

Examples​

No.Example
1Please try to calm down; yelling won't help us solve the problem.
2After the argument, she needed a few minutes to calm down and collect her thoughts.
3The teacher gently tried to calm the children down after the loud fire alarm startled them.
4He took a series of deep breaths, attempting to calm himself down before the crucial interview.
5It took a while for the baby to calm down after waking up from a nightmare.
6The police officer asked the agitated crowd to calm down and follow instructions.
7A warm cup of herbal tea often helps me to calm down after a particularly stressful day at work.
8Can you please calm down the dog? Its incessant barking is disturbing the neighbors.
9She advised him to count to ten slowly to help calm down his sudden burst of anger.
10Just relax and calm down; there's no need to panic, everything will be fine.

Phrasal Verb - Frowning on

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To frown on (or frown upon) something means to disapprove of it, often strongly and publicly, or to regard it as unacceptable, improper, or wrong. It implies a judgment of displeasure, disapproval, or condemnation, typically rooted in moral, ethical, social, or traditional standards. When someone or a group 'frowns on' an action or behavior, they express or hold the view that it should not be done, often leading to a negative social consequence for those who engage in it.

Examples​

No.Example
1Most traditional societies frown on public displays of affection.
2The school administration explicitly frowns on students using their phones during class time.
3My parents always frowned on me staying out late with my friends.
4In many workplaces, gossiping about colleagues is an activity that is heavily frowned on.
5The community generally frowns on littering, considering it disrespectful to the environment.
6Historically, some cultures frowned on women pursuing higher education.
7While not illegal, smoking in front of children is widely frowned on by modern society.
8The coach frowned on any player who showed poor sportsmanship during the game.
9Financial institutions often frown on risky investments without proper research.
10Modern etiquette still frowns on interrupting someone while they are speaking.