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Phrasal Verb - Come for

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Conceal or deceive by deliberately hiding part of the truth, often to conceal an ulterior motive or to get someone's attention.

Examples​

No.Example
1The salesperson's vague description tried to come for me, but I could tell they were trying to sell me something.
2Stop coming for me with that false advertising – I'm not falling for it.
3The politician's except-old claim in his previous election campaign came under scrutiny as part of an orchestrated public relations ploy to come for the governor's board.
4If you dedicate yourself to this profession, you'll learn to read people's true character as they try to come for you.
5The fellow writers agreed to scrutinize each other's works to come for deception and plagiarism.
6I think we should considerably improve our research so we will not come under criticism with this weak justification which will actually come for disguise.
7In the negotiation, John was told to be prepared for how the partner would try to come for them.
8It took some close scrutiny before we came to realize that our old friend was trying to come for us by concealing something important from us.
9If I had known about the payout policy, your primary objective became apparent and I can figure why your medal was pretended to be surprising, when our partner said he was going for the check not just a random prize.
10Unfortunately, everyone discerning enough will come for them as evident intent behind their humanitarian funds actually directs towards promoting their own advertisement.

Phrasal Verb - Cutting Across

· 3 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'cut across' primarily has two main meanings:

  1. To take a shorter route or path, often by passing through an area rather than going around it. This implies efficiency and directness, sometimes at the expense of established paths or boundaries. For instance, walking across a field instead of following the designated road to save time.

  2. To affect, be relevant to, or extend over different groups, categories, or areas; to transcend boundaries or divisions. This meaning suggests that an issue, phenomenon, or characteristic is not confined to one particular segment but impacts or is observed across various segments of a population, society, or discipline. It implies broad applicability or interconnectedness, often highlighting commonalities or shared experiences despite superficial differences. It can also refer to something that goes against or challenges conventional divisions, sometimes implying a disruptive or unifying influence.

Examples​

No.Example
1We decided to cut across the park to save a few minutes on our walk home.
2The new company policy aims to cut across traditional departmental silos and foster greater collaboration.
3He always cuts across the lawn, even though there's a perfectly good paved path.
4Issues of climate change truly cut across national borders and economic classes, affecting everyone.
5If you cut across the construction site, be extremely careful of the heavy machinery.
6Her research on digital literacy cuts across education, technology, and social studies disciplines.
7To avoid the heavy morning traffic, we often cut across the quiet residential back roads.
8The appeal of that classic rock band genuinely cuts across different generations, from teenagers to seniors.
9Instead of following the winding river trail, they opted to cut across the narrow ridge.
10The problem of misinformation cuts across all forms of media, from social platforms to traditional news outlets.

Phrasal Verb - Passing Over

· 3 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To 'pass over' primarily means to disregard, ignore, or omit someone or something, often in favor of another option. This can manifest in several ways:

  1. Exclusion from selection or promotion: This is a very common usage, implying that an individual or entity was deliberately not chosen for an opportunity, a position, or a reward, despite potentially being qualified, while others were selected. It often carries a connotation of unfairness or being overlooked.
  2. To skip or omit information: To deliberately or inadvertently leave out certain details, facts, or topics when discussing or presenting something.
  3. To ignore or overlook a fault or transgression: To choose not to address or punish someone for a mistake or minor offense, often out of leniency or a desire to move on.
  4. To go across or beyond something (less common/literal): While less frequent in its phrasal verb sense, it can literally mean to move from one side to another, or metaphorically to transcend a difficulty.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite his extensive experience, the company decided to pass over John for the promotion, opting for a younger candidate.
2The editor made a conscious decision to pass over the controversial chapter, believing it would detract from the main narrative.
3I can't believe they passed over my application without even granting an interview; I met all the qualifications.
4The referee chose to pass over the minor foul, allowing play to continue without interruption.
5During the Q&A session, the speaker seemed to pass over any questions regarding the company's recent financial troubles.
6Many talented artists were unfortunately passed over in favor of those with more commercial appeal during the awards nominations.
7It's frustrating when your contributions are consistently passed over, making you feel undervalued.
8The teacher decided to pass over the student's late submission, understanding the personal difficulties they were facing.
9When drafting the policy, they intentionally passed over several key details that might have complicated its approval.
10After weeks of waiting, she learned her proposal had been passed over in favor of a more conventional approach.

Phrasal Verb - Mingling With

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To meddle or interfere with something or someone; to cause trouble or disorder; to contaminate or corrupt something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The teacher tried to mess with the student's math homework, but the student was too smart.
2The company's new policy was intended to mess with the union, but it ultimately backfired.
3I tried to mess with the engine of my car, but I didn't know what I was doing.
4The politician was accused of trying to mess with the economy, but he claimed it was all coincidence.
5The tech firm's new software was designed to mess with rival companies, but it got banned.
6The chef was trying to mess with the traditional recipe, but it ended up being a disaster.
7The hackers were accused of trying to mess with the election, but the evidence was weak.
8The scientist was trying to mess with the environment, but her intentions were good.
9The social media platform was trying to mess with people's minds, but it ended up being banned.
10The start-up company was accused of trying to mess with its competitors, but it claimed it was all competition.

Phrasal Verb - mix in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To combine (something) with something else in order to create a new mixture or to make something less noticeable.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new employee tried to mix in with the company culture but struggled to fit in.
2The new policy will mix in some elements of the old policy.
3She tried to mix in with the crowd at the party.
4The team had to mix in their new teammates to succeed in the tournament.
5The new cookbook taught us how to mix in different herbs and spices.
6The company wants to mix in more diversity in its leadership team.
7The artist mixed in some red and blue to create a purple hue.
8The teacher helped the student mix in with the other students in class.
9The chef mixed in some sugar to balance out the acidity.
10The politician tried to mix in with the audience at the town hall meeting.

Phrasal Verb - Mopping Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb 'mop up' means to deal thoroughly and effectively with a problem, issue, or situation. It involves taking decisive action to clean up, put an end to, or resolve the matter. This can involve physical cleanup, resolving a conflict, or making a difficult decision.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company will need to mop up the financial losses caused by the scandal.
2She had to mop up the spill before it damaged the carpet.
3The government's new policies aim to mop up the homeless population in the city.
4The team worked to mop up the attacking pressure from the opposing side.
5The doctor's team worked to mop up the bacteria from the patient's wound.
6The organization is working to mop up the damage caused by the hack.
7The city's authorities are trying to mop up the swarming insect infestation.
8The new law is aimed at mopping up violence against women.
9The company is investing heavily to mop up the unfavorable environmental impact of their industry.
10The churches are actively working to mop up Africa's obesity trend using boot camps.

Phrasal Verb - Padding out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To supply or provide something, such as information, in order to fulfill a requirement, make something seem more comprehensive or complete, or to suggest that something is more interesting or complex than it actually is; often used in a negative way to imply that something is lacking or unconvincing.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company had to pad out their financial report to meet the demands of investors.
2The author padded out the story with unnecessary details to make it more engaging.
3The politician padded out his speech with empty promises to gain public support.
4The actor was accused of padding out her resume with fake job experience.
5The teacher asked the student to pad out their essay with more references to make it sound more credible.
6The manager padded out the team's performance statistics to hide their actual shortcomings.
7The book padded out the plot with romantic subplots to distract from the main storyline.
8The politician padded out his budget with unnecessary spending to appease special interest groups.
9The athlete padded out her injuries to avoid competing in the championship.
10The company padded out their product features to make it more competitive in the market.

Phrasal Verb - Painting Over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Painting over refers to the act of covering or concealing a surface, image, or design with a fresh coat of paint, hiding or disguising the previous appearance or features. It can also imply making something less recognizable or covering up traces of something. In a broader sense, painting over can refer to any action that masks or conceals the truth, facts, or reality, often in a manner that disguises or distorts the original state.

Examples​

No.Example
1The artist decided to paint over the entire wall to give it a modern look.
2She painted over the old stain to remove the embarrassing mark.
3He painted over a wall to destroy evidence of the crime.
4The company tried to paint over the financial difficulties to reassure the investors.
5She had to paint over the graffiti on her favorite wall to restore its original beauty.
6He painted over a key sentence in the report to disguise his doubts about the experiment.
7The politicians tried to paint over the failures of their policies to maintain popularity.
8The beauty experts now paint over acne scars with new cosmetics after laser treatment to avoid their visibility.
9He wanted to paint over his rival's wall with defiant messages against the city development case.
10The manufacturer warned against providing modified models of their safeties and trying to paint over the main damage done just long enough for it to be undetected in non-compliance law presumes on American brands.

Phrasal Verb - Palm Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Palm off is a phrasal verb that involves tricking or deceiving someone by passing off something as something else, often of lower quality or value. This can be done in order to avoid losing face or to gain an advantage. It can also refer to passing off a responsibility or task onto someone else in a way that makes it seem like it was theirs to begin with.

Examples​

No.Example
1The scammer tried to palm off a fake Rolex watch on the unsuspecting tourist.
2The realtor tried to palm off a house with major repairs needed as a fixer-upper.
3I was going to palm off the task on my coworker, but then I realized it wasn't fair.
4The company tried to palm off its failure as a 'successful experiment'.
5She tried to palm off her handicraft work as art, but people weren't having it.
6The politician was accused of trying to palm off an inferior bill on the parliament.
7He tried to palm off the defective product as a prototype, but it was soon caught out.
8The assistant manager wanted to palm off the shift work onto me.
9They tried to palm off an expired prescription as a valid one.
10Her boss is trying to palm off the dirty work on someone else in the office.

Phrasal Verb - Passing Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The verb phrase 'pass off' is a phrasal verb that means to deceive someone into thinking that something is real, true, or genuine when it is not, often by presenting it in a way that is appealing or convincing. It can also refer to the act of impersonating or pretending to be someone or something else, often with the intention of gaining an advantage or avoiding detection.

Examples​

No.Example
1The shop owner tried to pass off the cheap knockoff as an authentic designer item.
2The actor passed off his imitated accent as a real one, deceiving the audience.
3The company tried to pass off their budget hotel as a luxury resort on their website.
4The politician passed off his personal views as those of his party in order to gain more votes.
5The lawyer tried to pass off the defendant's robber as a victim of circumstance.
6The artist passed off her work as self-portraits in order to gain recognition.
7The extension tried to pass off rapid installation in unwanted advertisers application.
8The pharmaceutical company tried to pass off the new overpriced pill as a game-changer to gain more money.
9The lie faced the press in a posed and this story they tried to pass off as the tale of breaking news.
10The jury found it hard to decide if deceitful kinetic psychology in the shop itself may happened in real time at the J.