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Phrasal Verb - pushing up

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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 - Lapping Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To eagerly and enthusiastically receive or accept new information, experiences, or ideas. This phrase describes someone who is fully immersed and absorbed in something, often enjoying it to the fullest.

Examples​

No.Example
1John was lapping up every word the professor said during his lecture.
2Sarah couldn't get enough of the latest novel and was lapping it up.
3The children were lapping up the story and asking for more.
4The new employee was eager to learn and was lapping up all the training material.
5The crowd was lapping up the entertainment and cheered loudly.
6The fans were lapping up the latest news about their favorite celebrity.
7The tourists were lapping up the beautiful scenery and taking photos.
8The students were lapping up the knowledge and asking thoughtful questions.
9The audience was lapping up the performance and giving a standing ovation.
10The team was lapping up the praise and feeling confident.