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How to use “ even out “ ? I’ve multiple uses of this phrasal verb.
How to use “ even out “ ? I’ve multiple uses of this phrasal verb.
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- English (US)
i will even out the number of snacks between everyone. Means you will make sure each person receives the same quantity.
I will even out the fabric that I am sewing. Means that you will make sure that it is smooth and flat.
- English (US)
I ate a lot today but I also exercised, so it will even out.
You paid for dinner last time so I'll pay this time. that way it evens out.
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- English (US)
Even out means to find a balance/equal/fair/neutral point…
guy1 is really good at racing, guy2 is not so good at racing, however, guy1 has to run an extra lap, so the odds of him winning even out.
2 Tickets for the movies cost 12 dollars, and drinks and snacks cost 12 dollars. I will pay for the tickets and you pay for the drinks and snacks, so that way it evens out.
I have two pounds of sand on the left, and 1 pound of rocks on the right. I must add 1 pound of rocks to the the right so that it evens out.
I ran a mile, and now I’m breathing very fast. I must take a break so that my breathing has a chance to even out.
After walking uphill for a while, the ground evened out (became leveled/flat/smooth.)
Let me even out the rug, so that it is smooth.
I was extremely excited, and then I was extremely nervous. However, I am now relaxed, so it has evened out.
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