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#1470
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talk about
phrasal-verb
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to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
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We need to talk about your plans for next year. |
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#1471
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talk around
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to avoid the main topic; to persuade indirectly
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He tried to talk around the real issue. |
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#1472
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talk back
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to reply rudely; to argue with authority
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Don’t talk back to your teacher like that! |
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#1473
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talk down
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to speak in a way that shows you think someone is less intelligent
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Don’t talk down to your colleagues; it’s disrespectful. |
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#1474
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talk down to
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to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
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He always talks down to his employees. |
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#1475
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talk into
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to persuade someone to do something
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She talked me into joining the dance class. |
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#1476
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talk it out
phrasal-verb
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to discuss problems to relieve stress
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If you’re feeling tense, it helps to talk it out with a friend. |
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#1477
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talk it over
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to discuss something to solve a problem or misunderstanding
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Let’s talk it over and clear things up. |
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#1478
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talk it through
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to discuss your worries or feelings with someone to find relief
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It often helps to talk it through with someone who listens without judging. |
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#1479
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talk on
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to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily
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She talked on for hours about her vacation. |
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#1480
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speak kindly of
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to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
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Everyone speaks kindly of her because she’s always generous. |
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#1481
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speak kindly to
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to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
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Always speak kindly to others even when you disagree. |
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#1482
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speak on
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to talk about a specific political or social issue
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The minister will speak on the new environmental policy tomorrow. |
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#1483
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speak on behalf of
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to represent someone else's opinion politely
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I’d like to speak on behalf of my team regarding this issue. |
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#1484
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speak one’s mind
phrasal-verb
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to say exactly what one thinks or feels
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She’s not afraid to speak her mind in meetings. |
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#1485
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speak openly about
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to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
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Our CEO encourages everyone to speak openly about diversity issues. |
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#1486
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speak out
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to express an opinion publicly or boldly
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Employees are encouraged to speak out about workplace issues. |
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#1487
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speak out about
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to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
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The whistleblower spoke out about corruption in the department. |
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#1488
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speak out against
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to publicly express opposition to something
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Many citizens spoke out against the unfair law. |
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#1489
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speak out against injustice
phrasal-verb
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to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
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Activists continued to speak out against injustice despite threats. |
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#1490
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tidy up after
phrasal-verb
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to clean and organize a space after someone else has used it
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After dinner I always tidy up after the kids before sitting down. |
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#1491
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wind down with
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to relax by doing something calming
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She likes to wind down with a book before bed. |
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#1492
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top off with
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to finish something by adding a final touch
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We always top off with fresh herbs before serving the soup. |
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#1493
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lean back on
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to rely on someone or something for support
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When work gets stressful, I lean back on my team for help. |
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#1494
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key in on
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to give something your full attention
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The coach asked us to key in on their fastest player. |
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#1495
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lace up for
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to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
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I lace up for my morning run as soon as the sun comes up. |
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#1496
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zone out with
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to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show
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I sometimes zone out with a podcast on the bus ride home. |
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#1497
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slide into bed
phrasal-verb
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to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep
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After the long shift he just wants to slide into bed and rest. |
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#1498
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clock out for
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to end your work shift in order to do something specific
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I clock out for lunch right at noon every day. |
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#1499
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sync up on
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to coordinate with someone about details or plans
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Let's sync up on the project timeline this afternoon. |