Phrasal Verb - Pencil In
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.Definition
To pencil in something means to schedule or enter a specific event or appointment into a calendar or planner, typically by writing it in with a pencil. This phrase is often used to convey a sense of tentative or relatively non-binding engagement, as opposed to making a more concrete or definitive commitment. For example, if someone asks you to attend a meeting at a later date, you might say you'll pencil it in, suggesting that you're not making a hard commitment, but rather leaving room for other obligations to arise.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll pencil in the doctor's appointment for next Tuesday. |
| 2 | She tried to pencil in her sister's birthday party, but it clashed with a work conference. |
| 3 | Can you pencil in some time for that meeting next week? |
| 4 | I'll pencil in the piano recital for Sunday afternoon. |
| 5 | Pencil in a reminder on your calendar for the tax deadline. |
| 6 | The hotel tried to pencil in an extra night for the wedding guests. |
| 7 | She was supposed to pencil in her sister's baby shower for next month. |
| 8 | I'll pencil in the test for next Friday at 9 AM. |
| 9 | Can you pencil in a playdate for Wednesday at 3 PM? |
| 10 | They tried to pencil in a date for the play rehearsal next week. |
