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Phrasal Verb - Running into

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To encounter or meet someone or something unexpectedly and often unwelcome.
  2. To have a chance encounter with someone or something.
  3. To experience a problem or difficulty suddenly.

Examples​

No.Example
1I ran into an old friend at the grocery store.
2We ran into traffic on the way to the concert.
3I ran into a problem with the software.
4The hikers ran into a bear in the forest.
5She ran into trouble with her boss.
6He ran into financial difficulties.
7They ran into each other at the train station.
8I ran into a wall while trying to fit through a narrow doorway.
9The tourists ran into a cultural shock in the foreign country.
10The students ran into each other during lunch break.

Phrasal Verb - growing on

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Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb growing on

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'grow on' means that a situation or problem continues to exist or develop, often despite efforts to stop it or find a solution. It can also mean that someone becomes accustomed to or accepts a situation or condition.

Examples​

No.Example
1The noise of the construction site next door was growing on me.
2Despite our best efforts, the problem with the software continued to grow on.
3I've grown on this new diet and I actually enjoy the meals now.
4The unpleasant smell of the garbage was growing on the neighborhood.
5The sales pitch grew on me and I found myself considering buying the product.
6The sun grew on my skin as I lay on the beach.
7The new employee was still making mistakes, but his colleagues had grown on him.
8The old tradition of painting the town red on New Year's Eve was growing on.
9The popularity of the new restaurant was growing on the city.
10The damage caused by the storm was growing on the community.