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Phrasal Verb - hanging together

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cooperate or agree with each other, to be harmonious or consistent. 2. To remain functional or intact, to stay in one piece. 3. To support or hold something up.

Examples​

No.Example
1The team members hung together during the tough competition.
2Despite their differences, the siblings hung together throughout their lives.
3The old roof was hanging together, but it needed to be replaced.
4The paintings in the museum were hung together based on their historical significance.
5The new building was hung together using modern construction techniques.
6The family tree hung together, revealing the complex relationships between relatives.
7The group of hikers hung together, sharing food and water during their journey.
8The employees hung together during the company's financial crisis.
9The pieces of the puzzle hung together, forming a complete picture.
10The curtains were hung together using coordinating rods and rings.

Phrasal Verb - helping out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To provide assistance or support to someone or something. 2. To participate or contribute to a group or activity. 3. To be available or willing to lend a hand. 4. To make things easier for someone by taking on a task or responsibility. 5. To cooperate or collaborate with others to achieve a common goal.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll help out in the kitchen if you want.
2Can you help out with the project this weekend?
3The new employee will be helped out by the team.
4If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to ask for help out.
5The volunteers helped out at the charity event.
6We all need to help out and do our part.
7The teacher helped out the struggling student.
8Helping out around the house is a shared responsibility.
9The coach helped out the team during the injury crisis.
10The community came together to help out during the disaster.

Phrasal Verb - Holding Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To maintain or keep something in a stable or controlled state, to keep someone or something from moving or acting, or to support or defend a position or opinion. This phrasal verb can also mean to delay or postpone an action or decision.

Examples​

No.Example
1He held down the fort while his colleagues were away.
2She held down a full-time job and went to school at night.
3The police held down the rioters until reinforcements arrived.
4He couldn't hold down his lunch and had to run to the bathroom.
5The company is holding down production until the new machinery arrives.
6The protesters held down the traffic for hours.
7He held down a grudge against his former boss for years.
8The team held down a 2-goal lead until the final whistle.
9She held down the fort while her husband was away on business.
10The government held down the price of oil to prevent inflation

Phrasal Verb - leaning-on

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To rely heavily on someone or something for support, help, or influence. This phrasal verb can also mean to put pressure on someone or something.

Examples​

No.Example
1John has been leaning on his best friend for advice since his marriage broke down.
2The new employee was leaning on the experienced colleague for guidance.
3The union is leaning on the company to agree to better wages and benefits.
4Tom was leaning on the fence, deep in thought.
5Sara's brother has been leaning on her financially since losing his job.
6The sales team was leaning on the marketing department to provide better leads.
7The city was leaning on the neighboring towns for resources during the emergency.
8The coach was leaning on the star player to carry the team to victory.
9The students were leaning on each other for moral support during the exams.
10The CEO was leaning on the board of directors to approve the new project.