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Phrasal Verb - pushing over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To persuade or convince someone to do something against their will or better judgment, often implying manipulation or pressure. This phrasal verb can also mean to cause something to fall or tip over, or to exceed a limit or threshold.

Examples​

No.Example
1I couldn't push my friend over to go skydiving with me, but eventually I managed to convince him.
2The salesman tried to push over the customer by offering an expensive and unnecessary upgrade.
3The wind was so strong that it pushed the tree over.
4The weight of the books pushed over the bookshelf.
5The new regulations pushed over many small businesses.
6He pushed over the limit by driving 100 mph.
7The stress of the job pushed her over the edge.
8The student's poor grades pushed him over to drop out of school.
9The carnival game was rigged to push over unsuspecting players.
10The heat wave pushed over many power lines, causing widespread blackouts.

Phrasal Verb - pushing up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To help or encourage someone to make an effort or improve, especially in a difficult situation.
  2. To raise something, such as an arm or a price, to a higher level.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll be here to push you up when you fall.
2The coach pushed up his team during half-time.
3Prices are pushed up during times of high demand.
4We need to push up our sales figures for the quarter.
5She pushed up her sleeves and got to work.
6The economy is being pushed up by low interest rates.
7The manager pushed up the new employee's salary.
8The athletes were pushed up to their limits during training.
9The new policy will push up production costs.
10We need to push up our game if we want to win.

Phrasal Verb - putting across

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. Expressing or making clear an idea, opinion, or message to others.
  2. Conveying or transmitting something, especially an idea or message, to someone, especially effectively and persuasively.
  3. Getting an idea or proposal accepted by others, particularly in a presentation or negotiation.

Examples​

No.Example
1I had a hard time putting across my idea to the team because they were not very receptive.
2During the sales pitch, the speaker did an excellent job of putting across the benefits of the product.
3In the debate, each team tried to put across their argument in the most persuasive way possible.
4The artist put across her vision for the project in a compelling presentation.
5The politician put across his stance on the issue during the interview.
6The teacher put across the concept of fractions to the students in a way they could understand.
7The salesperson put across the importance of the product to the potential customer.
8The negotiator put across his proposal with confidence and persuasion.
9The manager put across the need for change to the employees.
10The student put across his point of view in the class discussion.

Phrasal Verb - roping in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To involve or persuade someone to join or participate in an activity or project, often unwillingly or unexpectedly.
  2. To wait for an opportunity to arise or take advantage of a situation to achieve a desired outcome.
  3. To deceive or manipulate someone into doing something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company is roping in new employees for the upcoming project.
2The salesman roped us into buying an expensive package.
3I was roped in to help with the charity event.
4The politician was roped in for a corruption scandal.
5The team roped in the expert for advice on the project.
6He tried to rope me into his scheme but I refused.
7The company is roping in customers with a special offer.
8The event organizer roped in celebrities to attract more attendees.
9The team roped in the new recruit for the important task.
10The politician was roped in to give a speech at the conference.

Phrasal Verb - Dropping Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'drop down' is a separating action where something, usually prices or levels, decrease by a notable amount. This can refer to changes in stock market prices, personal expenses, costs associated with products or services, or reduction in a level such as a digital level meter.

Examples​

No.Example
1The market prices dropped down significantly due to poor economic forecasts.
2After the price hike, many people started to shop around and prices began dropping down.
3The company reduced its prices and dropped down to the lower end of the scale.
4Following the increase in taxes, our personal expenses dropped down sharply.
5She was looking forward to her promotion but decided not to because another job opportunity dropped down from a prestigious company.
6Their living costs dropped down dramatically after they moved to a new neighborhood.
7He just received an offer for a higher salary and was hesitant to accept because the other applicant dropped back down and reconsidered the offer.
8After the criticism, the prices dropped down dramatically due to the deviation from quality
9Their gaming platform dropped down the price of its subscription service to stay competitive.
10The temperature dropped down overnight because of the cold air mass that moved into the region.