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Phrasal Verb - To Pause For

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb To Pause For

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Definition​

To temporarily stop or delay in order to contemplate, consider, or take notice of something.

Examples​

No.Example
1Stop the car and pause for a moment to enjoy the view.
2We'll pause for a brief moment before we begin the presentation.
3Can we pause for a second while I catch my breath?
4The chef asked us to pause for a moment while he plated the dessert.
5I'll pause for a second while I change the music.
6Can we pause for a moment to consider the options?
7Let's pause for a moment to reflect on our goals.
8The team paused for a moment to discuss the strategy.
9Can we pause for a second to look at this photograph?
10I need to pause for a moment to recharge my phone.

Phrasal Verb - Poking about

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Poking about

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Definition​

To roam or wander around a place without a clear purpose or intention, often in an idle or leisurely manner.

Examples​

No.Example
1The kids were poking about the beach, looking for interesting shells and sea glass.
2The detective was poking about the office, trying to find a clue.
3I love poking about thrift stores, looking for unique vintage items.
4The tourists were poking about the city, trying to find the best places to eat.
5She was poking about the attic, looking for old family photos.
6The kids were poking about the backyard, looking for adventure.
7The hikers were poking about the forest, taking in the sights and sounds.
8The photographer was poking about the town, looking for great subjects.
9The kids were poking about the park, playing tag.
10The ghost hunters were poking about the abandoned house, searching for paranormal activity.

Phrasal Verb - Even Out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Even Out

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Definition​

to make something flat or smooth; to flatten or smooth something out; to bring something into balance or proportion; to make something equal or uniform; to calm or soothe something; to eliminate something, especially a problem or difficulty

Examples​

No.Example
1After tweaking the settings, I was able to even out the color balance of the photo.
2The construction worker used a level to even out the ground before laying the new flooring.
3She carefully evened out the top layer of frosting on the cake.
4The teacher asked the students to even out their marks in the controversial debate topic.
5The skier tried to even out her speed going down the challenging slope.
6To fix the leaky faucet, she had to even out the pipe's groove.
7The artist tried to even out the canvas before painting the delicate design.
8Audiologists use techniques to even out the hearing frequencies in auditory training.
9Weightlifters continually practising to even out muscle forces across their bodies and hands.
10Emergency aid teams make an effort to even out satisfaction levels between self-sufficiency and government aid.