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Expression | Meaning | Example Sentence |
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#3120
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keep in
phrasal-verb
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to not allow someone to go out; to hold inside
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The teacher kept in the students after class for talking too much. |
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#3121
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keep in the loop
phrasal-verb
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to inform someone about all updates or developments
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Please keep me in the loop about any new client communication. |
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#3122
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keep in touch
phrasal-verb
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to maintain communication with someone
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Let’s keep in touch even after the remote project ends. |
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#3123
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keep in touch with
phrasal-verb
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to maintain contact or communication with someone over time
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Even after graduation, they promised to keep in touch with each other. |
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#3124
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keep inflation in check
phrasal-verb
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to control inflation and prevent it from rising too much
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The government is trying to keep inflation in check through monetary policies. |
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#3125
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keep inside
phrasal-verb
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to not show or tell others about your emotions
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He tends to keep his feelings inside instead of talking about them. |
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#3126
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keep it together
phrasal-verb
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to stay calm and not lose control under stress
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Despite the pressure, she managed to keep it together during the meeting. |
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#3127
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keep learning forward
phrasal-verb
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to continue gaining lessons even after failing
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No matter how many times you fail, just keep learning forward. |
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#3128
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keep moving
phrasal-verb
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to continue progressing without giving up
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Even when life gets tough, you must keep moving. |
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#3129
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keep moving forward
phrasal-verb
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to continue progressing despite difficulties
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Even after so many setbacks, she keeps moving forward with hope. |
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#3130
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stand up with
phrasal-verb
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to show solidarity or support for someone
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We should stand up with colleagues who are treated unfairly. |
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#3131
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stand with
phrasal-verb
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to support or show solidarity with someone or a group
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Many countries stand with those affected by the global crisis. |
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#3132
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start off with
phrasal-verb
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to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
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The artist started off with a simple sketch before adding color. |
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#3133
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start out
phrasal-verb
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to begin one’s career or business journey
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He started out as a small investor before becoming a venture capitalist. |
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#3134
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start over
phrasal-verb
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to begin again after a failure
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If something doesn’t work, just start over and try a new way. |
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#3135
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start up
phrasal-verb
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to begin a new business or project
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They decided to start up a food delivery service in their city. |
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#3136
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stay ahead
phrasal-verb
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to continue to be more successful or advanced than others
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You have to work hard to stay ahead in this competitive program. |
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#3137
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stay ahead in class
phrasal-verb
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to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
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He studies extra hours to stay ahead in class. |
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#3138
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stay ahead of
phrasal-verb
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to be more advanced or prepared than others
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Students who review regularly stay ahead of the class. |
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#3139
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stay alert
phrasal-verb
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to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
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Always stay alert when clicking unfamiliar links. |
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#3140
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stick with it
phrasal-verb
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to continue doing something even when it becomes difficult
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Don’t give up; just stick with it until you reach your goal. |
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#3141
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stick with your goals
phrasal-verb
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to stay committed to your plans and not give up
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If you stick with your goals, you’ll see results soon. |
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#3142
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stimulate demand
phrasal-verb
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to encourage people to buy more goods or services
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The government reduced taxes to stimulate demand in the economy. |
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#3143
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stir up
phrasal-verb
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to cause activity or energy to increase
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New infrastructure projects have stirred up economic growth in rural areas. |
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#3144
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stir up demand
phrasal-verb
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to increase or stimulate consumer demand
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Lower interest rates can stir up demand for housing and cars. |
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#3145
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stir up trouble
phrasal-verb
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to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
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Certain groups tried to stir up trouble during the election. |
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#3146
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stock up on
phrasal-verb
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to buy or collect a large amount of food for future use
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We stocked up on vegetables for the week. |
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#3147
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stop by
phrasal-verb
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to visit a place briefly on your way somewhere else
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Let’s stop by the souvenir shop before heading home. |
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#3148
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stop over
phrasal-verb
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to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
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We’ll stop over in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris. |
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#3149
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storm in
phrasal-verb
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to enter suddenly and angrily, like a storm
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The teacher stormed in as the students were shouting loudly. |