Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
scroll down
Meaning
to move the page downward to see more content
Example
Just **scroll down** to read the full post.
phrasal-verb
scroll down to
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
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scroll through
Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
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scroll up
Meaning
to move the page upward to see earlier content
Example
You can **scroll up** to check the previous messages.
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scrub off
Meaning
to remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard
Example
You need to **scrub off** that grease from the pan.
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search for
Meaning
to look for specific items or products online
Example
He **searched for** a discount on wireless headphones.
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see about
Meaning
to deal with something; to arrange for something
Example
I’ll **see about** getting us some tickets for the concert.
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see off guests
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
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see over
Meaning
to inspect a place, especially a house or building
Example
We went to **see over** the new apartment before signing the contract.
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see through
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
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see to
Meaning
to make sure something is done; to take care of something
Example
I’ll **see to** it that the documents are ready on time.
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seek out
Meaning
to look for and find something or someone with effort
Example
She loves to **seek out** new experiences when she travels.
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sell off
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
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sell out
Meaning
to have no more of something to sell
Example
The new iPhones **sold out** in just two hours.
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sell out of
Meaning
to have sold all of something
Example
The store **sold out of** the latest sneakers within hours.
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send across
Meaning
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
Example
His speech **sent across** a strong message of cooperation.
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send back
Meaning
to return a purchased item for a refund or replacement
Example
I had to **send back** the shirt because it didn’t fit.
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send out
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
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send over
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
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serve up
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
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set about
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
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set against
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
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set an example for
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
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set apart
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.