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#901
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advocate for
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to publicly support a cause or person
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Students advocate for safer campuses at the town hall. |
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#902
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reach out for help
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to contact someone when you need assistance
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If the workload feels heavy, reach out for help early. |
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#903
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check around for
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to look in different places in search of something
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We check around for scholarships before settling on a program. |
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#904
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dig into data
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to analyze information in detail
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Analysts dig into data to understand the social shifts. |
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#905
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break down for
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to explain something in simpler parts for someone
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Could you break this down for the new volunteers? |
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#906
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swot up on
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to study something intensively before an event
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I swot up on statistics before every data review. |
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#907
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work through feelings
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to process emotions patiently so you understand them
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Therapists help clients work through feelings after setbacks. |
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#908
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step up against
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to take action to oppose something unfair
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Neighbors step up against bullying when they see it online. |
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#909
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speak for others
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to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
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Leaders should speak for others who aren't in the room. |
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#910
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open up over
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to share personal thoughts because of a particular topic
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She finally opened up over her anxiety during group coaching. |
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#911
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play into
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to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
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The new technology plays into the growing demand for automation. |
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#912
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play out
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to happen or develop in a particular way
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We watched how the story played out until the final twist. |
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#913
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play up
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to exaggerate or emphasize something
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Some news outlets played up the drama to attract viewers. |
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#914
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play with
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to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
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We used to play with marbles and paper boats in the rain. |
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#915
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plough back
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to reinvest profits into the same business
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The firm ploughed back its profits into expanding operations. |
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#916
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plug in
phrasal-verb
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to connect an electrical device to a power source or network
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Make sure to plug in the router before configuring the settings. |
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#917
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plug into
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to connect a device or service to a larger system
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Our platform can plug into any existing API for data exchange. |
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#918
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plug into system
phrasal-verb
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to connect a device to a power source or system
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Just plug the printer into the system to start using it. |
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#919
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plug out
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to disconnect a device from a power source
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Remember to plug out your charger when it’s full. |
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#920
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point ahead
phrasal-verb
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to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
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The results point ahead to major improvements. |
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#921
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look into partnerships
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to investigate or explore potential collaborations
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They are looking into partnerships with international NGOs. |
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#922
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look into problems
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to investigate or examine a situation or issue
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The HR manager is looking into the complaints from employees. |
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#923
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look into research
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to study or investigate something deeply
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You need to look into research materials before writing your paper. |
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#924
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look inward
phrasal-verb
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to reflect on your own thoughts, feelings, and motivations
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During hard times, it helps to look inward and understand your emotions. |
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#925
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look kindly upon
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to regard someone or something with appreciation or favor
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She looked kindly upon the people who helped her career. |
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#926
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look on the bright side
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to find something good in a bad situation
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Even after the loss, he tried to look on the bright side. |
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#927
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look on the bright side of things
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to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
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Try to look on the bright side of things when things go wrong. |
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#928
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look out
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to be careful; to pay attention to avoid danger
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You should look out when crossing the street. |
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#929
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look out after
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to take care of someone, especially someone younger or weaker
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My parents taught me to look out after my younger cousins. |
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#930
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look out for
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to protect or take care of someone’s needs
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My mother always looks out for everyone in the family. |