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#1021
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bring down expenses
phrasal-verb
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to lower the amount of money spent
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They managed to bring down expenses through better budgeting. |
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#1022
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bring down inequality
phrasal-verb
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to reduce economic or social inequality
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Effective tax policies can help bring down inequality in society. |
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#1023
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bring down inflation
phrasal-verb
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to reduce the rate at which prices are rising
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Central banks are working to bring down inflation through interest rate hikes. |
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#1024
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bring down tariffs
phrasal-verb
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to reduce taxes on imports or exports
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The new agreement aims to bring down tariffs between the two nations. |
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#1025
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bring down trade barriers
phrasal-verb
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to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
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Efforts are being made to bring down trade barriers between neighboring countries. |
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#1026
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bring everyone on board
phrasal-verb
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to include everyone in a decision or project
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Before starting the campaign, let's bring everyone on board. |
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#1027
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bring forward
phrasal-verb
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to propose or present an idea or plan for discussion
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The opposition party brought forward a reform proposal. |
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#1028
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bring forward a resolution
phrasal-verb
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to formally present a proposal or resolution for discussion
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The delegate brought forward a resolution on global peace and cooperation. |
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#1029
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bring forward ideas
phrasal-verb
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to propose or suggest ideas for discussion or action
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Global leaders bring forward ideas to tackle poverty and inequality. |
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#1030
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bring forward proposals
phrasal-verb
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to present suggestions or plans for discussion
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The committee will bring forward proposals for regional cooperation. |
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#1031
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freeze with fear
phrasal-verb
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to be unable to move because of fear
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The child froze with fear when he saw the big dog. |
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#1032
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freeze with shock
phrasal-verb
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to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
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He froze with shock when he saw the accident. |
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#1033
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freshen up
phrasal-verb
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to wash and make yourself look clean and tidy
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I like to freshen up before having breakfast. |
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#1034
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fry up
phrasal-verb
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to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat
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She fried up some eggs for breakfast. |
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#1035
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fume at
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to feel or show anger towards someone or something
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She was fuming at her friends for breaking her trust. |
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#1036
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gain from
phrasal-verb
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to get a benefit, advantage, or knowledge from something
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You can gain from every experience, even the difficult ones. |
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#1037
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gain insight into
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to understand something deeply or clearly through experience
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Traveling helped me gain insight into different cultures. |
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#1038
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gather around
phrasal-verb
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to come together in one place, usually for a special occasion
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Every year, we gather around the dinner table for Eid. |
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#1039
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gear down
phrasal-verb
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to reduce speed or intensity of work
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After the project launch, we can gear down a little. |
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#1040
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gear toward
phrasal-verb
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to design or adjust something for a particular purpose or goal
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The new training program is geared toward developing leadership skills. |
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#1041
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draw up a trade agreement
phrasal-verb
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to prepare the terms of a trade deal
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Officials met to draw up a trade agreement that benefits both nations. |
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#1042
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draw up a treaty
phrasal-verb
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to prepare an official document or agreement
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Diplomats worked late into the night to draw up a treaty between the two nations. |
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#1043
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draw up plans
phrasal-verb
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to prepare detailed strategies or documents
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Experts drew up plans for cross-border trade cooperation. |
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#1044
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draw upon
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to use information or experience from the past for a new purpose
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Innovators often draw upon their previous failures to find success. |
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#1045
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dream about
phrasal-verb
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to think about something you wish for while sleeping or awake
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She often dreams about becoming a successful singer one day. |
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#1046
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dream ahead
phrasal-verb
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to imagine a positive future or goal
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You should always dream ahead and plan your next steps. |
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#1047
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dream beyond
phrasal-verb
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to imagine or aim for something greater than what seems possible
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To make a difference, you must dream beyond limits. |
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#1048
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dream big
phrasal-verb
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to have ambitious and grand goals
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You should always dream big if you want to achieve greatness. |
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#1049
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dream of
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to imagine or hope for something you want very much
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Many children dream of becoming astronauts. |
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#1050
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dream up
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to imagine or invent something new or creative
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They dreamed up a new way to achieve their business goals. |