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Phrasal Verb - shopping-around

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The act of looking for and comparing prices or services from different sources before making a purchase or making a decision. It implies a deliberate and thorough search to find the best value or the most suitable option.

Examples​

No.Example
1Before buying a new car, I'll shop around to compare prices and features from different dealerships.
2I recommend shopping around for the best insurance rates before making a decision.
3When planning a vacation, it's a good idea to shop around for the best deals on flights and accommodations.
4If you're not happy with your current phone plan, shop around for better offers from other providers.
5It's important to shop around for the best mortgage rates when buying a house.
6When looking for a new job, it's a good idea to shop around and explore different opportunities.
7If you want to buy a diamond ring, shopping around for the best price and quality is essential.
8When choosing a college, it's a good idea to shop around for the best financial aid packages.
9When planning a wedding, shopping around for vendors and services can help you save money.
10If you're not satisfied with your current internet service, shop around for better options and prices.

Phrasal Verb - jacking up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To increase or raise something, especially a price or level, significantly or suddenly.
  2. To make or prepare something, especially a vehicle, for lifting or moving.
  3. To implicate or incriminate someone in a situation or crime.

Examples​

No.Example
1The prices of houses in this area have really jacked up over the past few years.
2We need to jack up the old truck so we can replace the muffler.
3The boss tried to jack up the salary of the new employee.
4The police were able to jack up the suspect in connection with the robbery.
5The new tax law is going to jack up the cost of living.
6The thief tried to jack up the car owner, but was caught by the police.
7The company's profits have jacked up due to the new product line.
8The price of gasoline has jacked up again.
9The teacher jacked up the student for cheating on the test.
10The politician's opponents were trying to jack him up over the scandal

Phrasal Verb - leveling off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To reach a stable or constant point, especially after a period of increase or decrease.
  2. In aviation, for an aircraft to fly at a constant altitude and airspeed.
  3. To bring something, especially prices or production, to a stable level.

Examples​

No.Example
1The sales figures have finally leveled off after months of steady growth.
2Despite the economic downturn, house prices in this area have not yet leveled off.
3The pilot leveled off at cruising altitude before serving the passengers dinner.
4The company's profits leveled off at around $10 million per year.
5The price of gasoline has leveled off at around $3 per gallon.
6The construction project is expected to level off in the coming weeks.
7The debate between the two candidates finally leveled off and focused on the issues.
8The stock market has been volatile but is finally leveling off.
9The doctor prescribed a medication to help level off the patient's heart rate.
10The team's morale leveled off after a series of losses.