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#2880
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back up with
phrasal-verb
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to support with evidence or examples
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You should back up your claims with reliable data. |
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#2881
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back up with evidence
phrasal-verb
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to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
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You should always back up your accusations with evidence. |
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#2882
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back yourself up
phrasal-verb
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to have faith in your own ability or decision
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You have to back yourself up if you want others to trust you. |
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#2883
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bail out
phrasal-verb
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to give financial assistance to a failing business or economy
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The government decided to bail out the struggling banks to prevent an economic collapse. |
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#2884
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balance against
phrasal-verb
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to compare one factor with another to maintain equilibrium
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The government must balance public spending against revenue collection. |
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#2885
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balance between
phrasal-verb
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to maintain stability between different emotions or responsibilities
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She tries to balance between her work and personal life. |
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#2886
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balance out
phrasal-verb
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to make things equal or stable
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The central bank acted to balance out the budget deficit. |
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#2887
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balance out inflation
phrasal-verb
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to offset or stabilize inflationary pressure
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Raising interest rates can help balance out inflation. |
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#2888
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balance out trade
phrasal-verb
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to make exports and imports more equal in value
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The government aims to balance out trade by promoting local industries. |
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#2889
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balance out trade deficits
phrasal-verb
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to equalize imports and exports to avoid economic imbalance
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The country is working to balance out trade deficits by boosting exports. |
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#2890
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build over
phrasal-verb
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to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
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He managed to build over his fear of speaking in public. |
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#2891
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build peace within
phrasal-verb
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to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
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Meditation helps you build peace within and stay centered. |
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#2892
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build rapport with
phrasal-verb
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to create a friendly and understanding relationship with someone
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Teachers need to build rapport with their students. |
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#2893
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build relations with
phrasal-verb
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to develop a friendly or cooperative connection with others
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We aim to build relations with investors from different regions. |
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#2894
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build resilience
phrasal-verb
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to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
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Facing hardships helps you build resilience for the future. |
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#2895
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build self-discipline
phrasal-verb
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to develop control over one’s actions and emotions
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He started to build self-discipline by waking up early every day. |
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#2896
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build ties with
phrasal-verb
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to establish or strengthen relationships with another country or group
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The new government aims to build ties with neighboring countries. |
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#2897
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build toward
phrasal-verb
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to make progress in a way that helps achieve a goal
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Every small project helped her build toward becoming a team leader. |
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#2898
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build toward success
phrasal-verb
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to gradually develop skills or actions that lead to success
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He is building toward success by improving his skills daily. |
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#2899
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build towards
phrasal-verb
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to develop something gradually to reach a goal
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He is slowly building towards his dream project. |
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#2900
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lie back
phrasal-verb
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to recline or rest in a relaxed position
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Just lie back and take a deep breath. |
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#2901
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lie down
phrasal-verb
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to rest or sleep in a flat position
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I’m so tired; I think I’ll lie down for a bit. |
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#2902
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lie in wait
phrasal-verb
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to hide and wait for someone or something
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The police lay in wait for the suspect all night. |
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#2903
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lift each other up
phrasal-verb
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to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
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A positive workplace culture helps employees lift each other up. |
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#2904
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lift off
phrasal-verb
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to start with great energy or enthusiasm
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Her confidence helped the project lift off successfully. |
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#2905
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lift oneself up
phrasal-verb
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to regain strength or confidence after being low or discouraged
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She managed to lift herself up after facing several disappointments. |
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#2906
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lift others up
phrasal-verb
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to encourage or support other people emotionally
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When you lift others up, you also lift yourself. |
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#2907
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lift out of
phrasal-verb
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to help someone recover from sadness or depression
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Music often lifts people out of their sadness. |
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#2908
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lift out of poverty
phrasal-verb
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to help people or nations escape from poverty
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International aid has helped lift millions out of poverty worldwide. |
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#2909
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lift out of recession
phrasal-verb
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to help the economy move away from a downturn
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New export policies helped lift the economy out of recession. |