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Phrasal Verb - raining off (someone or something)

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cause someone or something to leave a place or a situation, often because of adverse conditions.
  2. To stop raining or snowing heavily.
  3. To remove rain or other liquids from a surface. This phrasal verb is used with object and can be followed by the infinitive form of a verb, a gerund, or a noun.

Examples​

No.Example
1The heavy rain was raining off the roof, making a loud noise.
2The manager rained off the employees who arrived late.
3The storm rained off the tourists from the beach.
4She rained off her umbrella before entering the house.
5The rain water rained off the leaves, making them shiny.
6The teacher rained off the students who didn't finish their homework.
7The sun began to rain off the clouds, making the sky clear.
8The wind rained off the sand from the beach.
9The dog rained off itself after playing in the rain.
10The farmers rained off their fields before the harvest.

Phrasal Verb - shutting in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To be confined or trapped inside a building or a room due to external circumstances such as a power outage, storm, or emergency. 2. To isolate or enclose a place, often metaphorically, to protect or prevent access. 3. In the context of oil and gas production, to prevent the flow of gas or oil from a well by closing the valves or the wellhead.

Examples​

No.Example
1During the severe thunderstorm, the whole neighborhood was shut in for hours.
2The authorities shut in the rioters in the park to prevent further damage.
3The family was shut in their house due to the snowstorm.
4The city was shut in by the military to contain the spread of the disease.
5The oil well was shut in to prevent further gas leakage.
6The company decided to shut in its production during the market downturn.
7The workers were shut in the mine until the rescue team arrived.
8The police shut in the suspect's house to question him.
9The refugees were shut in the camp, with no way out.
10The CEO shut in the boardroom to discuss the merger with the rival company.

Phrasal Verb - clearing up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'clear up' is used to describe the action of making something easier to understand or resolve a misunderstanding. It can be used to describe the removal of clouds, the recovery of someone's health, or the solving of a problem.

Examples​

No.Example
1The doctor's advice helped clear up my doubts about the new medication.
2The teacher tried to clear up any misunderstandings about the assignment before the deadline.
3The sun will clear up the foggy weather by afternoon.
4Her explanation helped clear up the confusion about the project's goal.
5The company's statement helped clear up any misconceptions about the product's safety.
6The chef worked hard to clear up the mess in the kitchen after the busy dinner service.
7The therapist helped the patient clear up their emotions and move forward.
8The scientist's research helped clear up the mystery behind the newly discovered planet.
9The instructions helped clear up the ambiguity in the machine's operation.
10The investor's counsel helped clear up any uncertainty about the stock market's trends.

Phrasal Verb - Falling Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To fall down is a phrasal verb that means to collapse or come crashing down, either physically or metaphorically. It often implies a loss of control, stability, or balance. This verb can be used in various situations, such as a person falling down due to a physical injury, a business falling down due to financial difficulties, or a system falling down due to a technical glitch.

Examples​

No.Example
1The old building could fall down at any moment due to its deteriorating structure.
2The company's profits fell down sharply after the economic crisis.
3The roller coaster rider fell down after the safety bar failed to engage.
4As the patient's blood pressure fell down, the doctor decided to administer medication.
5The tree branch fell down during the storm, causing a power outage.
6The stock market fell down after the company announced its quarterly losses.
7The hiker fell down a steep cliff while trying to reach the top of the mountain.
8The temperature fell down to -20°C, causing the pipes to freeze.
9The parliament fell down after the opposition party withdrew its support.
10The animal fell down a well and had to be rescued by the local fire department.

Phrasal Verb - letting up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To reduce the pressure or intensity of something, such as work or criticism, usually temporarily. 2. To reveal a secret or betray a confidence. 3. To allow a vehicle to move, especially a car or train, by releasing the brake or throttle.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to let up on the accelerator to save fuel.
2The boss finally let up on his strict deadline.
3She let up the secret that he was the one who stole the money.
4He let up his guard when he met his old friend.
5The traffic jam eased up and we were able to continue our journey.
6The teacher let up on the class for a short recess.
7He let up the dog and it ran away.
8The pressure on the hose let up and the water flowed freely.
9The patient's condition let up enough for him to be discharged.
10The storm let up and the sun came out.