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Phrasal Verb - Matching Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To match up refers to the act of finding a suitable or corresponding match for someone or something, typically in a romantic or social context. This may involve creating a mutual connection or relationship where both parties feel a sense of compatibility or compatibility.

Examples​

No.Example
1The dating app was designed to help people match up with compatible partners.
2The company's algorithm was meant to match up customers with their ideal shoes based on their personal style.
3She was trying to match up with her new coworker for lunch.
4The matchmaker's job was to match up couples for marriage.
5The system was able to match up users with similar interests.
6The social event was organized to help people match up with new friends.
7The app allowed users to match up with people who shared similar passions.
8She was struggling to match up with someone who shared her love of hiking.
9The dating website was used to match up people with their ideal partners based on a quiz.
10The coach tried to match up the players with their strengths and weaknesses for the game.

Phrasal Verb - Pairing Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'pair up' is a idiomatic expression that means to match or link two people as a couple, team, or duo. It can also imply that the two people are compatible or complementary in some way.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company will pair up employees with different skill sets to form a new task force.
2The teacher will pair up the students to work on a group project.
3Can you pair up the socks in the drawer?
4The students were paired up for a science experiment.
5The restaurant will pair up wine with a selection of dishes.
6The matching algorithm pairs up users based on their preferences.
7The company pairs up its new employees with a mentor.
8The teacher decided to pair up the students for a language exchange program.
9The managers were paired up with their teams to work on a project.
10The resort offers horseback riding where guests can pair up with an experienced guide.

Phrasal Verb - hitting on

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Making advances or attempting to attract someone romantically or sexually, often in a persistent or aggressive way.

Examples​

No.Example
1He's been hitting on her at every opportunity, but she's not interested.
2I saw him hitting on my sister at the bar last night.
3She accused him of hitting on her friend at the party.
4He hit on the waitress and was surprised when she slapped him.
5When I was in college, I remember a guy hitting on me during a study session.
6My friend was uncomfortable when her boss kept hitting on her.
7He hit on every woman he met at the conference.
8I was surprised when I found out my boyfriend had been hitting on other women.
9She was flattered when the famous actor hit on her at the awards show.
10He hit on the bartender and ended up getting a free drink

Phrasal Verb - hooking up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To establish a romantic or sexual relationship, usually quickly and casually.
  2. To make a connection or arrangement, often in a social or business context.

Examples​

No.Example
1After a night of heavy drinking, John and Sarah hooked up and went home together.
2I need to hook up with a graphic designer to create some new promotional materials for my business.
3Have you heard that Emily and Mark hooked up at the party last night?
4When I was traveling in Europe, I had to hook up with locals to get around and find the best places to eat.
5If you want to hook up with potential employers, attend industry events and make connections.
6I've been trying to hook up with my neighbor for weeks, but he seems uninterested.
7After the concert, a group of us went back to the hotel and started hooking up with strangers.
8I need to hook up my laptop to the projector before my presentation.
9If you want to hook up with a certain crowd, you have to dress and act a certain way.
10Can you help me hook up my new sound system? I'm having trouble getting it to work.