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Using a dictionary, find the difference between the following pairs of phrases and make sentences of your own: (1) cut in / cut out (2) be held by / be held up (3) run away / run for (4) be known as / be known for (5) go with / go after (6) put fire…

Using a dictionary, find the difference between the following pairs of phrases and make sentences of your own: (1) cut in / cut out (2) be held by / be held up (3) run away / run for (4) be known as / be known for (5) go with / go after (6) put fire into / put fire out

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PhraseMeaningOwn sentence
cut ininterruptPlease don’t cut in while I am speaking.
cut outremove; stop doingCut out junk food to stay fit.
be held bybe controlled/occupied byThe fort was held by the enemy.
be held upbe delayedWe were held up in a traffic jam.
run awayescapeThe thief ran away when he saw the police.
run forcompete for (a post); run to fetchShe will run for class monitor.
be known asbe calledMumbai was earlier known as Bombay.
be known forbe famous forNagpur is known for its oranges.
go withaccompany; matchI will go with you to the market. / This tie goes with your shirt.
go afterchase, pursueThe dog went after the cat.
put fire intoinspire, motivateThe coach’s speech put fire into the team.
put fire outextinguish a fireThe firemen put the fire out quickly.
Doubtly AI · 25 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report
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