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Phrasal Verb - Messing Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To mess up is a phrasal verb that means to make a mistake or fail to do something correctly. It can also refer to causing someone or something to become disorganized or confused. It is often used to describe a situation where someone's efforts or plans have been severely impaired or ruined. Additionally, it can also mean to damage or mar something, making it unusable or unsuitable for its intended purpose.

Examples​

No.Example
1I was counting on finishing the project on time, but the mistake messed everything up.
2The wrong medication messed me up, and I had to visit the doctor.
3The new policy will mess up the entire production process if not implemented correctly.
4After a few too many drinks, he messed up the presentation, and it didn't go well.
5The sudden change in plans messed us up, and we had to spend the night elsewhere.
6This software is going to mess up the company's computer system if we're not careful.
7If you don't follow the recipe, you'll mess up the cake, and it won't be edible.
8The unexpected rain messed up the parade, and it was postponed.
9The doctor's misdiagnosis messed up my recovery, and it took a long time to get better.
10If you don't double-check your work, you might mess up the entire project.

Phrasal Verb - Piping Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To pipe down means to quiet or calm down, usually when someone is being too loud or noisy. It can also imply that someone should stop speaking or make their voice lower to avoid disturbing others. In more informal contexts, it can be used to tell someone to stop talking nonsense or stop being so boisterous.

Examples​

No.Example
1Please pipe down, I'm trying to study.
2Can you pipe down and have a conversation without shouting?
3Children, pipe down and let grandma talk!
4Stop chattering and pipe down, we need to have a meeting.
5Pipe down, you're being too loud in the library.
6She laughed and said 'Pipe down, I'm not that mad.'
7Pipe down and listen, I'm about to tell a secret.
8Grandma asked them to pipe down and eat their dinner quietly.
9When the children wouldn't pipe down, the parents gave them headphones.
10I tried to pipe down but couldn't help replaying the worst part of the argument in my head.

Phrasal Verb - chipping in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To contribute something (time, money, effort, etc.) to support a project, an activity, or an event that someone else has initiated.

Examples​

No.Example
1My friend chipped in to help us move because he knew we needed an extra hand.
2We managed to chip in the remaining funds for the project, and now we can finally start construction.
3Chipping in with a small donation will help us reach our fundraising goal.
4At the fundraising event, people were encouraged to chip in with what they could afford.
5The volunteers chipped in to help the victims of the disaster.
6Since I couldn't be there in person, I chipped in with some money to help the cause.
7The company chipped in to sponsor the local sports team.
8We're grateful that someone chipped in with a significant contribution to our research.
9The organization chipped in to provide food and shelter for the affected community.
10It was kind of your friends to chip in and bring dessert to the party.