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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.

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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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Phrases Meaning Own Sentences
1. a. to cut in interrupt It is not a good habit to cut in on someone’s conversation.
b. to cut out to stop operating The engine of my car abruptly cuts out in winters.
2. a. to be held by to be organised A meeting is to be held by the council on Monday.
b. to be held up to be late Mr. Rao could not get to the meeting since he was held up in traffic
3. a. to run away  escape from a place The deer would run away upon the sight of a tiger.

b. to run for

rush The thief made a run for the window when he saw the police at the door.
4. a. to be known as defined as
Due to her musical voice, Priya came to be known as the Lata Mangeshkar of our society.
b. to be known for to be famous In ancient India, Nalanda was known for its educational institutes
5. a. to go with  give consent

Ramesh decided to go with his wife’s decision.

b. to go after chase I decided to go after the man who stole my wallet.
6. a. 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.
b. 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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Chapter 4.5 Joan of Arc
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