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Phrasal Verb - Plugging Away At

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To make steady progress on a difficult or tedious task, often despite frustration or fatigue; to persist in trying to accomplish something, especially when it's challenging or requiring a lot of effort.

Examples​

No.Example
1After three months of plugging away at her novel, she finally finished the first draft.
2The team has been plugging away at the project for months, and they're starting to see some real progress.
3I've been plugging away at my guitar for years, but I still can't get the solo right.
4The coach told the players to keep plugging away at their training, even when it felt like they were getting nowhere.
5My friend has been plugging away at her startup for years, and it's finally starting to gain traction.
6The hikers had to plug away at the steep trail for hours before they reached the summit.
7The student has been plugging away at her studies, and her grades are starting to improve.
8The team has been plugging away at the design for weeks, and they're finally happy with the results.
9She's been plugging away at her art for years, but it's still not selling as well as she'd like.
10The engineer has been plugging away at the problem for days, but can't seem to find a solution.

Phrasal Verb - scratching out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To eliminate or remove something completely, often by making marks or crossing out text. This phrasal verb can also mean to abandon or give up on a plan or idea.

Examples​

No.Example
1The builder scratched out the old plans and started from scratch.
2She scratched out a quick note on a piece of paper.
3The company scrapped its earlier policy and started scratching out a new one.
4I'm sorry, I can't sell this car. I've scratched out the 'for sale' sign.
5The artist spent hours scratching out the intricate details of the portrait.
6The teacher scratched out the wrong answer on the board.
7He scratched out the last page of the book, leaving no trace.
8The family decided to scratch out their vacation plans due to financial reasons.
9The team scratched out their losing streak with a hard-fought victory.
10She scratched out the old phone number and wrote in the new one.

Phrasal Verb - Dashing Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To suddenly or hastily dismiss or remove something, often in a rude or abrupt manner. This phrasal verb can also imply the act of swiftly or hastily jotting down something, often in a collaborative or communicative setting.

Examples​

No.Example
1Can you please dash off a letter to the editor.
2Their teacher asked them to dash off an essay on the given topic.
3He initially planned to write a novel, but then had to dash off due to unexpected obligations.
4The artist was instructed to dash off the final touches on the painting.
5It's your turn to dash off a line of dialogue for this improv comedy sketch.
6The government had to dash off their plan to meet this upcoming financial deadline.
7You're on the clock, so dash off the report right now!
8She received a text from her boss asking her to dash off to the office at once.
9The relay team had to dash off in a sprint to reach the finish line on time.
10To dash off an effective business proposal that the investors would be interested in.

Phrasal Verb - glossing over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To deliberately ignore or downplay the importance of something, often because it is unpleasant or embarrassing.
  2. To move quickly and lightly over the surface of something, without paying close attention to the details.

Examples​

No.Example
1He tried to gloss over his mistakes during the interview, but the hiring manager wasn't fooled.
2The police officer glossed over the details of the report, focusing instead on the suspect's confession.
3During the presentation, the speaker glossed over the technical details, assuming that the audience would already be familiar with them.
4Despite the controversy, the politician continued to gloss over the issue during the campaign.
5The editor asked the author to gloss over certain sections of the manuscript, as they were not essential to the story.
6The students were asked to gloss over the difficult sections of the textbook and focus on the easier parts.
7The politician's opponents accused him of glossing over the facts and presenting a distorted view of the situation.
8The chef glossed over the ingredients, confident that the customers would be impressed by the final dish.
9The teacher glossed over the historical context, focusing instead on the literary analysis of the text.
10The salesperson glossed over the technical specifications, emphasizing the benefits of the product instead.

Phrasal Verb - jotting down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To write something down quickly and briefly, often in note form. This phrasal verb can also mean to remember or take note of something.

Examples​

No.Example
1During the lecture, I jotted down the key points.
2Could you please jot down the phone number for me?
3I jotted down my ideas for the project during my commute.
4The students were instructed to jot down their answers on the test paper.
5She jotted down the recipe as her grandmother spoke.
6Let's jot down some ideas for the presentation.
7I forgot to jot down the name of the book we discussed in class.
8Please jot down your email address so I can send you the report.
9He jotted down the directions to the restaurant.
10I'll jot down the instructions as I go along.