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break into

30/6/2020

We use [break into] to mean succeed in winning a share of (a market or a position in a profession)

It’s important we enter the local market with an appropriate campaign. [replacing phrasal verb]
It’s important we win a share of the local market with an appropriate campaign. [replacing phrasal verb]
It’s important we secure part of the local market with an appropriate campaign. [replacing phrasal verb]

I’m not sure how we can break into the American market. Our competitors are very strong.
We broke into the northern share but things are more difficult with the eastern and western districts.

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show off

22/6/2020

We use [show off] to informally mean boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments:

Maria was proud of the award she had won. [replacing phrasal verb]
As soon as he had the keys, George drove around, ostentatiously exhibiting his new car to all who cared to see it. [replacing phrasal verb]
I hate it when people brag; it’s vulgar. [replacing phrasal verb]

I hate it when Sara shows off.
I know she’s good but when she shows off it’s disappointing.

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light up

15/6/2020

We use [light up] to mean (of a person's face or eyes) suddenly become animated with liveliness or joy:

There was a huge grin on George’s face when he saw his new, large office. [replacing phrasal verb]
On George’s face was the largest grin as he saw his new, large office. [replacing phrasal verb]

When she heard George was demoted, Gloria’s face lit up.
As the cake came out of the oven, Harry’s face lit up; it was perfect!
When we told them about the discount, their eyes lit up.

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put across

10/6/2020

We use [put something across] to mean communicate something effectively:

Mary successfully gave her point of view during the conference. [replacing phrasal verb]
Mary successfully conveyed her viewpoint during the conference. [replacing phrasal verb]

I’m not sure how to put it across. Although we made a mistake it wasn’t entirely our fault. However, the customer doesn’t need to know this.
In future, we should put our views across more diplomatically.

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get down to

4/6/2020

We use [get down to] to mean: begin to do or give serious attention to:

We really need to get down to writing this report. The sooner we start, the sooner we finish.

Let’s begin with how we are going to fund this expansion. [replacing phrasal verb]
Shall we make a start on how we are going to fund this expansion? [replacing phrasal verb]
Let’s start with the business of funding this expansion. [replacing phrasal verb]

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