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Emoji
Expression Meaning Example Sentence
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shrug off
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to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem
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He tried to shrug off his disappointment.

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#332
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shut down
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to turn off a computer or system
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Make sure to shut down your computer before leaving.

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#333
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shut down emotionally
phrasal-verb
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to stop expressing or feeling emotions, especially after being hurt
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After the argument, he completely shut down emotionally.

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#334
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shut off
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to block or stop feeling emotions
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He learned to shut off his emotions to stay strong.

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#335
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shut off emotions
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to stop feeling or expressing emotions
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He learned to shut off his emotions to protect himself.

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#336
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shut off from
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to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
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After the argument, he shut himself off from everyone for days.

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#337
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shut oneself in
phrasal-verb
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to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress
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He shut himself in his office to avoid interruptions.

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#338
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shut oneself off
phrasal-verb
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to isolate yourself emotionally from others
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After the breakup, he completely shut himself off from his friends.

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#339
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shut out
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to prevent someone from being included in a conversation or activity
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She felt shut out of the team discussions.

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#340
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shut someone down
phrasal-verb
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to stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves
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He tried to shut her down whenever she disagreed.

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#341
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trip up
phrasal-verb
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to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
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The interviewer tried to trip up the candidate with tricky questions.

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#342
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trip up on
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to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
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She tripped up on the hardest part of the puzzle.

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#343
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trust in
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to have faith or confidence in something or someone
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We should trust in ourselves and never lose hope.

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#344
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trust with
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to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
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I trust you with my deepest secrets.

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#345
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try on
phrasal-verb
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to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good
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I want to try on this jacket before buying it.

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#346
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try out
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to test a new recipe or food for the first time
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I want to try out that new smoothie recipe.

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#347
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tune back in
phrasal-verb
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to reconnect with your emotions or awareness after being distracted
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He took a short walk to tune back in to his feelings.

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#348
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tune down
phrasal-verb
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to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things
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Let’s tune down the tension and talk calmly about it.

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#349
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tune in
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to pay attention or listen carefully
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Try to tune in when others are speaking.

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#350
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tune in to
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to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
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Good leaders tune in to their team’s needs and emotions.

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#351
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ease into workouts
phrasal-verb
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to start exercise gently before increasing intensity
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I ease into workouts with stretching so my body feels ready.

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#352
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stack small wins
phrasal-verb
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to build momentum by completing quick successes
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We stack small wins early in the day to feel accomplished.

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#353
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log personal bests
phrasal-verb
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to record your top achievements
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Athletes log personal bests to track how training pays off.

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#354
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chalk up improvements
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to credit progress achieved over time
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We chalk up improvements to consistent practice and rest.

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#355
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brainstorm our way out
phrasal-verb
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to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
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The team brainstorms our way out whenever a project gets stuck.

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#356
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prototype on paper
phrasal-verb
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to sketch a quick version of an idea
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Designers prototype on paper before they open any software.

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#357
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swap in healthier sides
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to replace part of a meal with a healthier option
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We swap in healthier sides like roasted veggies instead of fries.

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#358
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phase out late nights
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to gradually stop staying up very late
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I'm phasing out late nights so morning workouts feel better.

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#359
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train through setbacks
phrasal-verb
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to keep practicing even after difficulties
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Athletes train through setbacks by adjusting their routines.

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#360
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cool down emotions
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to let intense feelings settle before responding
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We cool down emotions before tackling tough feedback.

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