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1This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!
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I'm Feifei and I'm here with Beth.Hi, Beth. Hi, Feifei. I am exhausted.
I've been studying for hours before my Spanish exam.
I really had to lock in last night.
Lock in?
You weren't locked in a room, were you?
No, lock-in means focus really hard on something, commit to the tasks and avoid distractions.
I turned off my phone and studied as much as I could.
I see, so you worked seriously and with concentration.
Lock-in is all about intense focus, determination and boosting productivity.
Exactly,all my focus was on my revision,no distractions.
You might also hear lock-in about about sports.
Players might lock in before they play a big match.
Yes. Also, we can lock in on our goals.
For example, I'm preparing to run a half marathon in three months,so I need to lock in on my fitness goals.
Wow. Good luck.
Yes, thank you.
Let's listen to more examples of lock in.
I really need to stop failing my driving test.
I'm going to have to just lock in and do loads of practice. Right guys,I've done no work all day, so I've had a coffee and this afternoon I really just need to lock in and get some stuff done.
I never see my kids in the evening anymore.
They're locking in for their exams.
Lock in is informal.
You're more likely to use it with friends and family than in a professional setting.
We can also describe someone as being locked in, meaning they're doing something with extreme focus.
Well, I was definitely locked in last night and I'm ready for this exam.
Good luck. And we'll be back next time with another useful English phrase.
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