PHRASAL VERB OF THE DAY - 591 {TΟΝΕ} {Τone down} make something less strong, loud or shocking If he toned down his arguments, people would be more sympathetic. {Τone in (with)} be or cause something to be compatible or in harmony with something, especially in terms of appearance The new buildings in the village tone in nicely with the older ones. / It would be nice to tone the curtains in with the green carpet in the lounge. {Τone up} make something, especially your body, skin, muscles, etc, more vigorous, strong or healthy-looking This exercise will tone up flabby tummy muscles. / Daily jogging will tone you up and help you to lose weight. taken from the GLOBAL ELT ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000
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