suck in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Pull inward by suction or attraction
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“The drama sucked her right in.”
“The machine sucked in the loose paper.”
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Suck in means pull inward by suction or attraction. Suck up means try to gain favour by flattering someone.
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suck up
A contrast learners often mix up
Try to gain favour by flattering someone
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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