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#2850
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run low on
phrasal-verb
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to have very little of something left
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They are running low on popular shoe sizes. |
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#2851
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run off
phrasal-verb
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to leave suddenly; to make copies of something
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He ran off without saying goodbye. |
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#2852
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run off with
phrasal-verb
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to leave someone in order to start a romantic relationship with another person
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He ran off with his colleague and shocked everyone. |
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#2853
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run on
phrasal-verb
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to be powered by a particular source of energy
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Electric cars run on renewable energy instead of gasoline. |
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#2854
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run out
phrasal-verb
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to have no remaining phone balance or battery
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My phone ran out of battery during the call. |
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#2855
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run out of
phrasal-verb
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to finish or exhaust a supply of something
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We might run out of clean water if we don’t conserve it. |
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#2856
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run out of cash
phrasal-verb
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to have no money left to continue operations or activities
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Many small businesses run out of cash during prolonged recessions. |
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#2857
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run out of time
phrasal-verb
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to have no more time to complete something
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We ran out of time before finishing the presentation. |
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#2858
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run over
phrasal-verb
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to repeat or review something you said to clarify or apologize
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Let me run over what I said to make sure you understand my apology. |
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#2859
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run over budget
phrasal-verb
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to spend more money than was planned
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The construction project ran over budget by nearly 20%. |
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#2860
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push forward
phrasal-verb
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to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
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Even after rejection, the team decided to push forward with their plan. |
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#2861
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push forward with
phrasal-verb
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to continue making progress despite challenges
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The team decided to push forward with the new project. |
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#2862
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push into
phrasal-verb
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to drive adoption or expansion of something
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They are trying to push into the digital payment market quickly. |
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#2863
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push on
phrasal-verb
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to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
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Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to push on with her goals. |
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#2864
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push on through
phrasal-verb
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to continue doing something despite difficulties
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Even when tired, she decided to push on through the pain. |
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#2865
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push on with
phrasal-verb
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to continue doing something with energy and effort
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Even when tired, he pushed on with his training. |
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#2866
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push past
phrasal-verb
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to move beyond obstacles or limitations
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You have to push past your fears to achieve success. |
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#2867
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push through
phrasal-verb
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to continue doing something despite difficulties
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He managed to push through the hard times and achieve his dream. |
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#2868
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push through difficulties
phrasal-verb
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to keep going and overcome challenges with determination
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Great leaders push through difficulties instead of giving up. |
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#2869
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push through fear
phrasal-verb
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to take action despite being afraid
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He learned to push through fear and speak with confidence. |
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#2870
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break away into laughter
phrasal-verb
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to suddenly start laughing
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Everyone broke away into laughter after his funny comment. |
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#2871
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break barriers
phrasal-verb
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to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
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Education helps break barriers between communities. |
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#2872
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break down
phrasal-verb
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to decompose naturally; to separate into smaller parts
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Biodegradable waste can break down easily in soil. |
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#2873
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break down barriers
phrasal-verb
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to remove misunderstandings or divisions between people or cultures
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Art and music can break down barriers between different cultures. |
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#2874
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break down emotionally
phrasal-verb
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to lose control over your emotions and start crying
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She broke down emotionally after hearing the bad news. |
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#2875
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break down in
phrasal-verb
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to lose control of emotions due to fear or stress
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He broke down in tears after hearing the scary news. |
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#2876
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break down in tears
phrasal-verb
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to suddenly start crying
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She broke down in tears when she heard the sad news. |
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#2877
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break down into
phrasal-verb
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to divide something into smaller parts
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Let's break down the project into smaller tasks. |
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#2878
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break down over
phrasal-verb
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to become very emotional because of regret or sadness
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He broke down over losing his best friend. |
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#2879
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break down walls
phrasal-verb
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to remove divisions or barriers between people
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The new leadership aims to break down walls between departments. |