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#2610
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single out
phrasal-verb
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to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
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The teacher singled out one student for praise. |
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#2611
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sink in
phrasal-verb
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to be fully understood or accepted emotionally
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It took a while for the news to sink in. |
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#2612
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sink into
phrasal-verb
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to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
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She sank into depression after losing her job. |
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#2613
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sink money into
phrasal-verb
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to invest a large amount of money in something that may not be profitable
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They sank money into a risky cryptocurrency venture. |
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#2614
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sit back
phrasal-verb
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to relax and not take any action for a while
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Sometimes it’s okay to sit back and do nothing. |
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#2615
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sit down
phrasal-verb
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to take a seat; to lower your body to a sitting position
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Please sit down and relax for a moment. |
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#2616
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sit down to
phrasal-verb
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to gather together to share a meal or celebration
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Every Friday, our family sits down to dinner together. |
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#2617
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sit down with
phrasal-verb
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to meet and discuss something seriously or formally
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Government officials will sit down with community leaders to resolve the conflict. |
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#2618
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sit for
phrasal-verb
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to take an exam
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I’m going to sit for my final exams next week. |
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#2619
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sit in for
phrasal-verb
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to substitute for someone temporarily
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The assistant will sit in for the teacher today. |
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#2620
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give out
phrasal-verb
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to distribute; to stop working
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The teacher gave out the exam papers to the students. |
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#2621
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give over
phrasal-verb
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to stop doing something; to hand control to someone
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He finally gave over his duties to his assistant. |
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#2622
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give rise to
phrasal-verb
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to cause or inspire the creation of new cultural customs
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The migration of people gave rise to a blend of new cultural practices. |
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#2623
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give thanks to
phrasal-verb
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to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone
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We should always give thanks to those who help us in tough times. |
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#2624
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give up
phrasal-verb
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to stop doing something, often a bad habit
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He finally gave up smoking after ten years. |
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#2625
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give up on
phrasal-verb
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to stop believing in someone or something
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Don’t give up on your dreams, no matter how hard it gets. |
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#2626
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give way
phrasal-verb
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to collapse; to yield under pressure
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The old bridge gave way during the heavy storm. |
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#2627
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glitch out
phrasal-verb
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to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
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My phone screen glitched out for a few seconds. |
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#2628
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glow up
phrasal-verb
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to become more confident, attractive, or happy over time
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She really glowed up after starting her new job. |
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#2629
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glow with
phrasal-verb
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to look very happy or pleased
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She glowed with happiness after the compliment. |
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#2630
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keep down
phrasal-verb
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to prevent from increasing or growing
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We need to keep down our expenses this month. |
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#2631
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keep dreaming
phrasal-verb
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to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
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No matter what happens, keep dreaming big. |
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#2632
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keep emotions in check
phrasal-verb
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to control your emotions and not let them take over
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During negotiations, she managed to keep her emotions in check. |
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#2633
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keep faith in
phrasal-verb
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to continue believing in something or someone despite difficulties
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Always keep faith in yourself, even when no one else does. |
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#2634
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keep faith in yourself
phrasal-verb
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to continue believing in your own abilities
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No matter how tough it gets, keep faith in yourself. |
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#2635
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keep fighting
phrasal-verb
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to continue struggling or trying hard to achieve something despite problems
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Even when things seem impossible, you must keep fighting for your dreams. |
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#2636
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keep fit
phrasal-verb
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to stay healthy and physically active
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I go jogging every morning to keep fit. |
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#2637
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keep from
phrasal-verb
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to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
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I couldn’t keep from laughing when he told the joke. |
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#2638
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keep going
phrasal-verb
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to continue working or not give up when things are hard
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When deadlines pile up, you just have to keep going and stay calm. |
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#2639
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keep improving
phrasal-verb
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to continue making things better or more effective
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Our company culture encourages everyone to keep improving. |