Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
keep pushing forward
seguir adelante hacia tus metas a pesar de los desafíos
Meaning
to continue moving toward your goals despite challenges
Example
Even when it’s tough, always **keep pushing forward**.
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keep reserves for
guardar o retener fondos para su uso futuro o emergencias
Meaning
to save or hold funds for future use or emergencies
Example
The central bank decided to **keep reserves for** potential market shocks.
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keep striving
seguir esforzándose
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
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keep striving for
continuar haciendo grandes esfuerzos para lograr algo
Meaning
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something
Example
He always tells his students to **keep striving for** excellence.
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keep the market afloat
evitar que el mercado colapse o decline
Meaning
to prevent the market from collapsing or declining
Example
The stimulus package helped **keep the market afloat** during the crisis.
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keep to
ceñirse a algo, como una regla o plan
Meaning
to stick to something such as a rule or plan
Example
Please **keep to** the schedule.
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keep to oneself
no compartir pensamientos o sentimientos con otros
Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually **keeps to himself** and doesn’t talk much.
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keep under
controlar o suprimir algo o a alguien
Meaning
to control or suppress something or someone
Example
The manager tried to **keep under** control the rising tension.
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keep up
mantener o continuar una costumbre o tradición
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
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keep up growth
mantener el progreso económico a lo largo del tiempo
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
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keep up morale
mantener el espíritu del equipo y la energía positiva
Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
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keep up on
mantenerse actualizado con el trabajo en línea o la comunicación
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
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keep up the momentum
continuar trabajando con la misma energía y entusiasmo
Meaning
to continue working with the same energy and enthusiasm
Example
After achieving success, the team must **keep up the momentum**.
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keep up with changes
mantenerse informado o actualizado sobre nuevos desarrollos
Meaning
to stay informed or updated about new developments
Example
Employees must **keep up with changes** in company policies.
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keep up with studies
mantenerse al mismo nivel que los demás en tu progreso académico
Meaning
to stay at the same level as others in your academic progress
Example
It's important to **keep up with studies** to avoid falling behind in class.
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keep up your hopes
mantener la confianza de que las cosas saldrán bien
Meaning
to stay confident that things will turn out well
Example
Even in difficult times, she managed to **keep up her hopes**.
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keep your head high
mantenerse confiado y orgulloso incluso después de enfrentar críticas o fracasos
Meaning
to stay confident and proud even after facing criticism or failure
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep your head high**.
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keep your spirits up
mantener el ánimo alto y ser optimista en tiempos difíciles
Meaning
to stay cheerful and hopeful in tough times
Example
Even during stress, try to **keep your spirits up**.
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key up
hacer que alguien se sienta nervioso o emocionado
Meaning
to make someone feel nervous or excited
Example
She was **keyed up** before her first performance.
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kick goals around
discutir posibles objetivos de manera informal
Meaning
to discuss possible objectives informally
Example
We **kick goals around** during lunch before locking the roadmap.
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kick off innovation projects
iniciar proyectos de innovación
Meaning
to begin innovation initiatives
Example
The firm will **kick off innovation projects** next quarter.
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kick off with
comenzar un evento o actividad con algo específico
Meaning
to begin an event or activity with something specific
Example
The festival will **kick off with** a traditional dance performance.
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kick oneself for
sentirse enojado o arrepentido por hacer o no hacer algo
Meaning
to feel angry or regretful for doing or not doing something
Example
I could **kick myself for** not taking that job opportunity.
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kick start
comenzar algo rápidamente y de manera efectiva
Meaning
to start something quickly and effectively
Example
The new project aims to **kick start** rural economic growth.