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Phrasal Verb - Seeing to

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

"Seeing to" is a phrasal verb that means taking care of or making sure that something is done. It implies taking responsibility for an action or a task, often implying that the speaker is doing it themselves or supervising someone else doing it.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll see to it that the guests are accommodated comfortably.
2Can you see to it that the reports are finished by Friday?
3She saw to it that her children were well-behaved during the dinner.
4I'll see to it that the car is serviced regularly.
5He saw to it that the project was completed on time.
6The manager saw to it that all the employees were trained properly.
7She saw to it that the bills were paid on time.
8Can you see to it that the windows are cleaned before the guests arrive?
9The butler saw to it that the table was set for dinner.
10He saw to it that the children were fed and bathed before bedtime.

Phrasal Verb - signing off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To formally end a communication, such as a phone call, email, or broadcast. 2. To leave a place or end an activity. 3. To relinquish responsibility or authority.

Examples​

No.Example
1After wishing me a good night, my grandmother signed off the phone.
2The captain signed off as the ship sailed away from the harbor.
3The CEO signed off on the new marketing campaign.
4I'm signing off for the day. See you tomorrow.
5The late-night talk show host signed off with his famous catchphrase.
6The soldiers signed off their equipment before leaving the base.
7The manager signed off on the project proposal.
8The detective signed off the case file, closing the investigation.
9The astronaut signed off before leaving the space station.
10The pilot signed off the plane's logbook before taking off.

Phrasal Verb - Getting Out of

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

This phrasal verb means to leave or escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation. It can also mean to avoid being held responsible for something or to deny the truth about a situation. The verb 'get' is followed by the particle 'out of'.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to get out of this dead-end job and find a new career.
2He got out of paying taxes by claiming bankruptcy.
3She tried to get out of the commitment to attend the meeting.
4The thief got out of the house before the police arrived.
5He got out of the argument by changing the subject.
6She couldn't get out of the promise to help her friend move.
7The company got out of paying fines by declaring bankruptcy.
8He got out of jail on bail and went into hiding.
9She got out of the hospital after a long stay.
10They got out of the messy situation by apologizing and making amends.

Phrasal Verb - giving up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To stop trying to do something or to surrender control or responsibility; to admit defeat. This phrasal verb can also mean to relinquish or transfer something, especially a responsibility or right.

Examples​

No.Example
1After three hours of trying to assemble the furniture, I finally gave up.
2The team gave up the ball in their own half, leading to an easy goal for the opposing team.
3She gave up her job to become a full-time mother.
4The government gave up control of the city to the rebels.
5I can't give up on my dream of becoming a doctor.
6He gave up smoking after a heart attack.
7They gave up their seats on the bus to an elderly woman.
8The company gave up the patent to the technology.
9She gave up her keys to the housekeeper before going on vacation.
10The team gave up the lead in the last minute of the game.

Phrasal Verb - Going Over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To examine or check something carefully and thoroughly.
  2. To pass or move beyond a limit or boundary.
  3. To approval or accept something, often with authority or responsibility.
  4. To surpass or exceed a limit or threshold.
  5. To take control or responsibility for something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to go over the budget reports before the meeting.
2The inspector went over the car with a fine-tooth comb.
3We're going over the border into Mexico.
4The boss went over the new project proposal.
5The team went over the finish line in first place.
6I'll go over the plan with you in detail.
7The committee went over the candidate's qualifications.
8The storm went over the city, leaving destruction in its wake.
9The negotiators went over the terms of the agreement.
10The doctors went over the test results with the patient.

Phrasal Verb - handing down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To pass something, such as a tradition, responsibility, or property, from one generation or person to the next.

Examples​

No.Example
1The family tradition of baking cookies for Christmas was handed down from grandma to her granddaughters.
2The CEO handed down tough decisions to his management team during the company's financial crisis.
3The antique vase, which had been handed down through generations, was finally sold at auction.
4The teacher handed down the class assignments, making sure each student received theirs.
5The secret family recipe for spaghetti sauce was carefully handed down from mother to daughter.
6The new manager was handed down a team that was struggling to meet its targets.
7The inheritance tax laws were handed down from the government, causing controversy.
8The story of the town's founding was handed down orally from generation to generation.
9The family heirloom, which had been handed down for centuries, was finally restored.
10The knowledge and skills of a craft were handed down from master to apprentice.

Phrasal Verb - handing in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To formally submit or present something, especially a document or an assignment, to a person or an authority, often with the implication of completing a task or ending a process. 2. To give or transfer something, especially a responsibility or a duty, to someone else.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll be handing in my resignation letter to my boss tomorrow.
2Can you please hand in your homework before the class starts?
3The students were nervous about handing in their exams.
4The new employee will be handing in reports to the manager every week.
5I'll be handing over my keys to the real estate agent when we move.
6The team captain handed the ball to the goalkeeper during the penalty shootout.
7The CEO handed the project to a new team leader.
8The teacher handed out the test papers to the students.
9The janitor handed in his notice after 10 years of service.
10The detective handed the evidence to the forensic team for analysis.

Phrasal Verb - Letting Go

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'let go' can have several meanings: 1. To release or allow someone or something to leave or go, often implying giving up control or responsibility. 2. To stop doing something, such as a job or a habit. 3. To forgive or pardon someone. 4. To allow a balloon or a kite to be carried away by the wind. 5. To abandon or neglect a project or responsibility. 6. In the context of sailing, to release the sails from the mast so that they billow in the wind.

Examples​

No.Example
1My boss finally let me go after I finished my project.
2I decided it was time to let go of my anger towards him.
3The company had to let go of several employees due to budget cuts.
4She let go of the balloon and watched it float up into the sky.
5I'm sorry, I just can't let go of this mistake.
6The sailor let go of the sail and the wind filled it with air.
7He let go of the rope and the raft drifted away.
8The team let go of their fears and played with confidence in the final match.
9After years of neglect, the city finally let go of the abandoned building.
10I'll let go of the ropes when you're ready to jump.

Phrasal Verb - Looking after

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To take care of someone or something; to provide for their needs and protect them. 2. To keep an eye on something or someone, to supervise or attend to it. 3. To deal with a situation, to handle it or take responsibility for it.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll be looking after the kids while you're at work.
2Can you look after the dog while we're on vacation?
3You need to look after yourself more and eat healthier.
4The manager asked me to look after the new employee.
5I'll look after the finances while you focus on the marketing.
6We need to look after our elderly neighbors during the winter.
7The teacher asked the students to look after each other during recess.
8Can you look after this package for me while I run an errand?
9I'll look after the project while my colleague is on leave.
10We need to look after the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.

Phrasal Verb - Looking out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To keep a watchful eye on something or someone, usually to protect or help. 2. To prepare oneself for a potential problem or danger. 3. To consider the interests or needs of others before one's own.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll be looking out for you at the party, make sure you have a good time.
2Can you look out for my cat while I'm away?
3The lifeguard is looking out for swimmers in the pool.
4Look out for that pothole in the road!
5He looked out for his siblings when their parents were sick.
6The teacher looked out for the students who were struggling.
7The security guard is looking out for the safety of the building.
8Look out for each other during the hike.
9The coach looked out for the well-being of his team.
10Look out for your wallet when you're in a crowded place.