reel in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Pull a fish or line in by winding a reel
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“He reeled in a big trout.”
“She reeled in the fishing line.”
Don't confuse with
Reel in means pull a fish or line in by winding a reel. Reel off means recite a long list quickly and easily from memory.
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reel off
A contrast learners often mix up
Recite a long list quickly and easily from memory
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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