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Using a dictionary, find the difference between the following pairs of phrases. Make sentences of your own with each of them.
| Phrases | Meaning | Own Sentences |
| 1. to cut in to cut out |
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| 2. to be held by to be held up |
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| 3. to run away to run for |
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| 4. to be known as to be known for |
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| 5. to go with to go after |
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| 6. to put fire into to put fire out |
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Solution
| Phrases | Meaning | Own Sentences | |
| 1. | to cut in | interrupt | It is not a good habit to cut in on someone’s conversation. |
| to cut out | to stop operating | The engine of my car abruptly cuts out in winters. | |
| 2. | to be held by | to be organised | A meeting is to be held by the council on Monday. |
| to be held up | to be late | Mr. Rao could not get to the meeting since he was held up in traffic | |
| 3. | to run away | escape from a place | The deer would run away upon the sight of a tiger. |
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to run for |
rush | The thief made a run for the window when he saw the police at the door. | |
| 4. | to be known as | defined as | Due to her musical voice, Priya came to be known as the Lata Mangeshkar of our society. |
| to be known for | to be famous | In ancient India, Nalanda was known for its educational institutes | |
| 5. | to go with | give consent |
Ramesh decided to go with his wife’s decision. |
| to go after | chase | I decided to go after the man who stole my wallet. | |
| 6. | to put fire into | inspire to fight bravely | During the Second World War, Sir Winston Churchill’s speech put fire into the soldiers as well as the citizens. |
| to put fire out | extinguish | The locals were able to put the fire out due to the timely help from the fire brigade. | |
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