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Phrasal Verb - sitting down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

This phrasal verb means to take a seat or to come to a stop, often suddenly or for a lengthy period. It can also imply starting a new activity or task.

Examples​

No.Example
1I asked him to sit down and talk with me.
2The teacher asked the students to sit down and pay attention.
3After a long walk, we finally sat down to rest.
4They sat down to have dinner together.
5He sat down to study for his exams.
6The construction workers sat down on strike.
7She sat down to knit a scarf.
8He sat down to write a letter.
9The passengers sat down for the long flight.
10They sat down to watch the movie.

Phrasal Verb - filtering out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to intentionally avoid dealing with a person or problem, or to remove or eliminate something from a group or situation, often because it is unwanted or undesired.

Examples​

No.Example
1She had to filter out her grouchy neighbor to get some peace and quiet.
2The manager was forced to filter out the employee who kept spreading rumors.
3It's hard to filter out the distractions in a noisy coffee shop.
4The company filters out employees who fail to meet their sales targets.
5She needs to filter out the irresponsible members of the team to get anything done.
6The school filters out students who plagiarize their homework.
7He had to filter out the news reports that were biased against the government.
8The immigration office filters out applicants who are not eligible for the visa.
9They had to filter out the noisy kids in their art class to get any feedback.
10He's been trying to filter out the negative comments on his social media post.

Phrasal Verb - Handing Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Hand back is a phrasal verb that means to return something, usually an object, to its rightful owner or to its original place. This can be done voluntarily or as a requirement. It can also imply giving something up or surrendering it.

Examples​

No.Example
1After finishing the project, I will hand back the equipment to my supervisor.
2The thief was caught and handed back the stolen goods to the police.
3I accidentally handed back the wrong keys to the valet.
4The student was asked to hand back his exam paper and leave the room.
5The coach handed back the trophy to the winning team.
6The victim handed back the stolen wallet to the police, who thanked him for his honesty.
7The employee was handed back his job after serving his suspension.
8The soldier was ordered to hand back his weapon and equipment.
9The librarian asked me to hand back the overdue book.
10The customer handed back the faulty product to the store for a refund.

Phrasal Verb - acting up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Cartoon representing the phrasal verb acting up

Definition​

Acting up is a versatile phrasal verb that primarily describes behavior or function that deviates negatively from the expected norm. In one common sense, it refers to misbehaving or behaving badly, particularly by children, pets, or individuals who are being unruly, disobedient, or causing trouble and disruption. This usage implies a deviation from good conduct or decorum. Secondly, it is frequently used to describe a malfunction, faulty operation, or improper functioning of a machine, device, or system. This could range from a car engine making unusual noises, a computer freezing unexpectedly, or an appliance not working as it should, indicating a technical issue that requires attention. Thirdly, it can be employed to describe the worsening or recurrence of a physical condition, illness, or pain, such as an old injury flaring up, an allergy manifesting symptoms, or a chronic ailment becoming more troublesome or painful. Across all contexts, 'acting up' generally conveys that something is not performing or behaving as it normally should, often leading to annoyance, inconvenience, or concern.

Examples​

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Examples

1The kids started acting up as soon as their parents left the room.
2My old car engine has been acting up, making a strange knocking sound.
3After a long day of hiking, my knee injury from college started acting up again.
4The computer system has been acting up all morning, causing delays in our work.
5If the dog keeps acting up like this, we'll have to consider more training.
6Her allergies always start acting up during the spring season.
7The printer in the office has been acting up, constantly jamming paper.
8Despite several warnings, the students continued acting up in the back row.
9I couldn't finish the report because my internet connection was acting up.
10My back often starts acting up after a strenuous session at the gym.