Sentence examples for chopping it down from inspiring English sources

Exact(6)

So I avoid "these ones," chopping it down to just "these" whenever possible.

The La Crescenta property had little backyard space, and there was a protected oak tree in front — chopping it down would have required city approval.

We don't prune a plant by chopping it down; and we can't take a teen out at the knees and expect them to get back up.

As such it was his duty - his "responsibility" Mr Brown stressed more than once - to consider chopping it down.

Do this either by uprooting and potting it or chopping it down.

But we have to help develop ways to get as great or greater economic value for the local people from leaving the forest standing-say for harvesting Brazil nuts-than chopping it down for a one-time benefit.

Similar(54)

Until World War II, Britain ran international finance to its liking, and Americans were thirsting to chop it down to size.

We put four hundred and four prayers into the Tree of Life, and then we chop it down by hand.

If you want to build a bookcase, you can find a nice tree, chop it down, mill it, sand the wood and hammer in some nails.

If digging up the lilac will damage lots of the hemlock roots, it might be better to just chop it down and start fresh.

Sometime before Christmas Eve, Buster chops it down and in an act of neighbourly generosity delivers it so decoration can commence – altogether another Christmas ritual.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: