A TRUCK RAN INTO MY CAR THIS MORNING.
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A TRUCK RAN INTO MY CAR THIS MORNING.
Um caminhão bateu no meu carro esta manhã.
OUR PROJECT RAN INTO DIFFICULTIES WHEN WE LOST A SPONSOR.
Nós encontramos dificuldades quando perdemos um patrocinador.
IT WAS US$12,00 APIECE.
Foi US$12,00 por cabeça.
I WANT TO GO OVER THESE PLANS WITH YOU AGAIN.
Eu quero revisar estes planos com você de novo.
IT’S A BIT IFFY.
É meio duvidoso.
YOU “GOTTA” PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER.
Você tem que se recompor/dar a volta por cima.
Let’s study some sentences with the expressions:
RUN INTO
Here are some sentences using the phrasal verb “run into”, which can mean to collide with, to meet unexpectedly, or to encounter difficulties:
1. Collision (Physically Hitting Something)
- I wasn’t paying attention and ran into a pole while walking.
- A cyclist suddenly ran into my car at the intersection.
- She lost control of the bike and ran into the fence.
2. Unexpected Meeting
- I ran into an old friend at the grocery store yesterday.
- Guess who I ran into at the airport? My high school teacher!
- While traveling in Paris, I ran into my neighbor—what a small world!
3. Encountering Problems or Difficulties
- We ran into some technical issues during the presentation.
- The project ran into delays due to bad weather.
- They ran into financial trouble after the market crashed.
APIECE
The word “apiece” means “for each” or “individually” and is often used when talking about quantities, costs, or distributions. Here are some examples:
1. Prices & Costs
- The concert tickets cost $50 apiece.
- These handmade bracelets are $10 apiece at the market.
- The apples were on sale for two dollars apiece.
2. Distribution & Sharing
- The teacher gave two candies apiece to the students.
- We bought six cupcakes, so we get one apiece.
- The company rewarded its top employees with a $1,000 bonus apiece.
3. Scores & Sports
- The teams were tied at three goals apiece by halftime.
- The game ended with both players winning two sets apiece.
- Each team scored one point apiece in the final round.
GO OVER
The phrasal verb “go over” has several meanings, depending on the context. Here are some examples:
1. Review or Examine Something Carefully
- Let’s go over your essay before you submit it.
- The teacher went over the answers after the test.
- Can you go over the instructions again? I didn’t understand them.
2. Repeat or Discuss Again
- We need to go over the plan one more time before the meeting.
- She went over her speech several times to make sure it was perfect.
- Before we sign the contract, let’s go over the terms carefully.
3. Be Received or Perceived in a Certain Way
- His joke didn’t go over well with the audience.
- The new policy went over badly with the employees.
- Her speech went over really well—everyone loved it!
4. Move to a Place or Cross Something
- I’ll go over to your house later.
- She went over to her friend’s desk to ask a question.
- The cat went over the fence into the neighbor’s yard.
IFFY
The word “iffy” is an informal adjective that means uncertain, doubtful, or questionable. Here are some example sentences in different contexts:
1. Uncertain or Not Guaranteed
- Our trip is still iffy because of the weather.
- His chances of getting the job are iffy since he lacks experience.
- It’s iffy whether the event will happen due to low ticket sales.
2. Questionable or Not Completely Reliable
- The Wi-Fi connection here is a bit iffy.
- That restaurant has iffy reviews, so I’m not sure we should eat there.
- His excuse sounded iffy—I don’t think he was telling the truth.
3. Risky or Doubtful in Quality
- The meat looked iffy, so I decided not to eat it.
- The car’s brakes felt iffy, so I took it to a mechanic.
- Her plan seems iffy—I don’t think it will work.
PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER
The phrase “pull yourself together” is an idiom that means to regain control of your emotions, thoughts, or actions, especially after being upset, stressed, or overwhelmed. Here are some examples in different contexts:
1. Emotional Control
- After hearing the bad news, she took a deep breath and tried to pull herself together.
- You need to pull yourself together before the presentation—stay confident!
- He was panicking, but his friend told him to pull himself together and focus.
2. Overcoming Stress or Anxiety
- I know the exam is tough, but pull yourself together—you’ve studied hard for this!
- She was on the verge of tears, but she managed to pull herself together and finish the interview.
- Stop overthinking and pull yourself together—everything will be fine.
3. Handling a Crisis or Challenge
- We don’t have time to waste—pull yourself together and help us solve this problem.
- He was devastated after losing his job, but he knew he had to pull himself together and start applying for new ones.
- After making a huge mistake at work, she had to pull herself together and fix it.
