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Phrasal Verb - coming down with

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To start to feel unwell or ill, typically with a sudden onset of a fever, headache, or other symptoms that are often associated with a cold, flu, or other illness.

Examples​

No.Example
1She woke up this morning coming down with a nasty cold.
2The athlete has been coming down with a stomach virus all week.
3If you're coming down with a cold, take some rest and drink plenty of fluids.
4The bout of food poisoning left her coming down with foul-smelling diarrhea.
5After years of neglecting her health, she started coming down with chronic fatigue.
6The soar in COVID cases has been leaving health officials coming down with new challenges every day.
7For weeks he has been coming down with vivid dreams and only sleeping a few hours every night.
8After presentations at work, she usually comes down with a sore throat.
9Regularly underwater swimmers need to be careful not to come down with nitrogen narcosis while at deep depths.
10A sudden change in weather has left many people coming down with seasonal allergies.

Phrasal Verb - Messing Around

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'mess around' is a colloquialism used to describe someone who is engaged in casual or frivolous behavior, often to avoid work or responsibility. It can also imply a lack of seriousness, attention to detail, or a lack of commitment to a task or project.

Examples​

No.Example
1Stop messing around and get some work done!
2He's been messing around on social media all day.
3The new employee was messing around on his first day, not paying attention during the training session.
4She loves messing around in the kitchen, trying out new recipes.
5Stop messing around and focus on your studies!
6Don't mess around with someone who doesn't respect your boundaries.
7He's always messing around with gadgets and machines, taking them apart and putting them back together.
8Stop messing around and take this seriously!
9The kids were messing around in the Mud, getting dirty and having fun.
10The project is going nowhere because they've been messing around, not taking it seriously.

Phrasal Verb - Moving Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To move down is a phrasal verb that means to go or proceed downward, often in a gradual or deliberate manner. It can be used to describe movement on a physical surface, such as moving down a staircase or a steep slope, or it can be used metaphorically to describe a decline in status, value, or quality. For example, one might move down to a lower-paying job, or an item might move down the list of priorities.

Examples​

No.Example
1I moved down to the bottom floor to escape the heat.
2The company moved down its estimate of the project deadline.
3He moved down the mountain on his bike, enjoying the thrill of the ride.
4She moved down the list of applicants, carefully considering each candidate.
5The stock moved down sharply after the announcement of the economic crisis.
6I moved down the sofa to make room for my friend.
7The temperature moved down to a comfortable level after the storm passed.
8The manager moved down the salary of the employees due to financial constraints.
9The new policy moved down the threshold for getting a loan.
10The athlete moved down the track, gaining speed with each stride.

Phrasal Verb - mulling over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to think carefully about something for a long time, often in order to decide or to get a clearer understanding of it

Examples​

No.Example
1I've been mulling over the pros and cons of getting a new job for weeks.
2The committee has been mulling over the proposal for months, and they still can't make a decision.
3She spent hours mulling over the letter, trying to understand what the writer meant.
4He's been mulling over his decision to quit his job, but he still hasn't made up his mind.
5They've been mulling over the idea of starting their own business for years.
6He's been mulling over the best way to present his idea to the investors.
7The team has been mulling over the strategy for the new marketing campaign.
8He's been mulling over his decision to go back to school and earn a degree.
9She's been mulling over the possibilities of moving to a new city and starting a new life.
10They've been mulling over the plan to expand their company's operations globally.

Phrasal Verb - Count On

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To expect or depend on someone or something to happen, exist, or be available in a particular way, often because it is usually true or reliable. This can also refer to adding a specific number to an amount. It can also mean to plan for or make provision of something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm counting on you to help me move tomorrow.
2The team is counting on their star player to win the game.
3Can you count on me to get the task done on time?
4The company is counting on the new policy to increase sales.
5I'm counting on the taxi to be at the airport on time.
6She's counting on her scholarships to cover her college fees.
7The project is counting on some outside funding.
8He's counting on the weather to be good for the outdoor event.
9They are counting on the new software to improve their business operations.
10The team is counting on the coach to lead them to victory.

Phrasal Verb - Cropping Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To crop up in this context means to happen or appear unexpectedly, often in a sudden and surprising manner. It can also mean to become suddenly known or popular. The term can be used interchangeably with 'pop up' or 'show up', but it tends to have a more casual and conversational tone.

Examples​

No.Example
1I hadn't thought about it, but the idea of starting my own business has been cropping up in my head for years.
2The news of the celebrity's affair cropped up in the tabloids last week.
3As we were walking through the park, we heard the sound of kids cropping up and playing loudly.
4When I mentioned the company's new product, the discussion instantly started cropping up on social media.
5She hadn't expected to run into her old friend at the party, but they started cropping up in conversation as soon as they saw each other.
6The rumors of the movie's sequel had been cropping up online for months before it was officially announced.
7At first, we thought it was just a one-off comment, but the controversy started cropping up all over the internet.
8As the season progressed, the show started cropping up more and more in people's conversations.
9Despite being hesitant at first, the new restaurant's popularity started cropping up all over town.
10The stylish design of the house cropped up as the focus of many architectural magazines last year.

Phrasal Verb - Ending Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'end up' is a common idiomatic expression in English that means to arrive or come to a point or state after a process or through a series of events. It can be used to describe a conclusion or an outcome that was not originally intended or expected. 'End up' can be used as a result of considering options, seeking advice from others, or simply as an outcome that unfolded through circumstances.

Examples​

No.Example
1After questioning my decision, I ended up choosing the wrong career path.
2I was planning to attend the concert, but I ended up watching the live stream instead.
3We thought we would spend the evening at home, but we ended up going out with friends.
4I spent hours deciding what to wear, and I ended up wearing the same thing as my mom.
5He said he was dieting, but he ended up eating the entire pizza by himself.
6I had intended to write a 500-word essay, but I ended up writing over 1000 words.
7I was feeling too tired to hike the entire trail, so I ended up turning back halfway.
8I thought I was going to hate the movie, but I ended up loving it.
9He spent months searching for a new job, but he ended up staying with his current employer.
10After considering the pros and cons, I ended up buying a new car.

Phrasal Verb - Filling In

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To fill in means to complete or provide missing information, especially in a form, application, or data entry. It also means to supply information or details that are lacking or incomplete. The phrase 'fill in' can be used as a phrasal verb, where 'in' is a preposition that indicates the direction of the action. The form of the verb 'fill' matches the subject, as in 'they will fill' (third person singular). In some cases, 'fill in' is used as a single word having a nautical meaning concerning a sailor replacing a crew member to attend the funeral of a family member. However, the mathematical usage of fill in concerning the process of filling the missing values in an incomplete dataset has an expanded form, 'fill in the blanks.' Filling in is one of the many functions provided by the fill-in tool.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need you to fill in the required fields before submitting the application.
2The teacher asked the students to fill in the missing parts of the poem.
3Can you fill in the numbers that are missing in the spreadsheet?
4She had to fill in for her colleague during the meeting.
5To fill in your tax return, you'll need to provide your social security number.
6The school counselor helped students fill in their college applications.
7I'd like you to fill in the gaps in the budget report.
8The insurance company required that the claimant fill in the details of the accident.
9He's going to fill in for the absent team member in the basketball game.
10Before you start the project, you must fill in the necessary permits and licenses.

Phrasal Verb - keeping away

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To prevent someone or something from coming near or approaching. This phrasal verb can also mean to avoid mentioning a particular topic or to continue doing something in order to prevent a problem or unwanted situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1She kept the children away from the fire.
2The coach kept the ball away from the opposing team's goalkeeper.
3He kept his feelings away from her, not wanting to burden her.
4They kept the topic of politics away from the dinner table.
5She kept smoking despite her doctor's warnings.
6The sun kept the mosquitoes away.
7He kept his distance from his ex-girlfriend.
8They kept the windows open to keep the room cool.
9She kept her promises, even when it was difficult.
10He kept his cool during the tense negotiations.