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Phrasal Verb - coming off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb that means to leave a fixed point or a position, often causing something to be dislodged or detached, or to stop using or resorting to something.

Examples​

No.Example
1The scab came off, revealing a new skin underneath.
2The paint is coming off the old furniture, and it needs to be refinished.
3She came off second best in the argument with her boss.
4The news came off as shocking to the media.
5The ambulance came off quickly to respond to the emergency.
6I'm coming off some pretty heavy medication, so I'm feeling a bit woozy.
7The price of the house came off as higher than expected.
8After falling off his bike, he had to come off with a few bruises.
9The band had to come off one of their most popular songs to accommodate the new setlist.
10The best way to get the sticker off meant soaking it in some water.

Phrasal Verb - jacking up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To increase or raise something, especially a price or level, significantly or suddenly.
  2. To make or prepare something, especially a vehicle, for lifting or moving.
  3. To implicate or incriminate someone in a situation or crime.

Examples​

No.Example
1The prices of houses in this area have really jacked up over the past few years.
2We need to jack up the old truck so we can replace the muffler.
3The boss tried to jack up the salary of the new employee.
4The police were able to jack up the suspect in connection with the robbery.
5The new tax law is going to jack up the cost of living.
6The thief tried to jack up the car owner, but was caught by the police.
7The company's profits have jacked up due to the new product line.
8The price of gasoline has jacked up again.
9The teacher jacked up the student for cheating on the test.
10The politician's opponents were trying to jack him up over the scandal