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phrasal-verb

adapt for

Meaning
to modify or adjust something to make it suitable for a new culture or purpose
Example
The book was adapted for a film that appealed to global audiences.
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break free from

Meaning
to escape from something that controls or limits you
Example
She wanted to break free from negative thoughts and focus on her goals.
idiom

lose one’s cool

Meaning
to suddenly become angry
Example
Try not to lose your cool during the argument.
idiom

a long shot

Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is a long shot, but we’ll try.
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put into practice

Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should put into practice what you’ve learned in the course.
idiom

leave a mark

Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely leave a mark on the company.
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take over from

Meaning
to assume responsibility from someone else
Example
After my father retired, I took over from him in managing family affairs.
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talk through emotions

Meaning
to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them
Example
It helps to talk through your emotions with someone you trust.
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let go of regret

Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to let go of regret and focus on the future.
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result in

Meaning
to cause something to happen
Example
The lack of data resulted in an incomplete analysis.
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bring in revenue

Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to bring in revenue for the region.
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carry across meaning

Meaning
to make someone understand your message clearly
Example
Good translators know how to carry across meaning accurately.
idiom

drill down

Meaning
to examine something in greater detail
Example
We need to drill down into the survey responses.
idiom

a well-oiled machine

Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like a well-oiled machine during the event.
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earn your stripes

Meaning
to gain respect or recognition through hard work
Example
She really earned her stripes after managing that crisis.
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push aside doubts

Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She pushed aside doubts and followed her instincts.
idiom

pull someone up

Meaning
to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance
Example
If a team member is underperforming, it's important to pull them up and help them improve.
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throw away

Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t throw away plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
idiom

key in

Meaning
to enter data using a keyboard or keypad
Example
Please key in your code before the door locks.
idiom

do one's duty

Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should do their duty to help their country.
idiom

carry out one's duties

Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always carries out his duties with honesty and dedication.
idiom

hit it out of the park

Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really hit it out of the park!
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layer on

Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He layered on different textures to make the painting richer.
idiom

edge out

Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They edged out their rivals by just one point.
idiom

make the same mistake twice

Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to make the same mistake twice.
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throw one's hat in the ring

Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the presidency.
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dot the i's and cross the t's

Meaning
to pay attention to small details or finalize things perfectly
Example
Before the presentation, we need to dot the i's and cross the t's.
idiom

touch and go

Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was touch and go whether he would survive the surgery.
idiom

drop a comment

Meaning
to leave a message or opinion on a social media post
Example
Don’t forget to drop a comment below if you liked the video.
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to make matters worse

Meaning
to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
Example
I was already late, and to make matters worse, I couldn't find my keys.
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set an example for

Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader sets an example for the team through actions, not words.
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reach across cultures

Meaning
to connect or communicate successfully with people from different cultures
Example
Leaders need to reach across cultures to build global understanding.
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hold yourself back

Meaning
to restrain oneself from reacting emotionally
Example
He had to hold himself back from yelling at the meeting.
idiom

Front page news

Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became front page news the next morning.
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forge partnerships with

Meaning
to build strong working relationships with others
Example
Our diplomats forge partnerships with innovators at global forums.
idiom

a dime a dozen

Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are a dime a dozen at the market.
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file on deadline

Meaning
to submit a story right at the required time
Example
Reporters file on deadline even when storms slow travel.
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get up

Meaning
to rise from bed after sleeping
Example
She gets up right after the alarm goes off.
idiom

mind your peace and quiet

Meaning
to protect your calm and avoid stress or disturbance
Example
She values her alone time to mind her peace and quiet.
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drop below

Meaning
to decrease to less than a specific amount or level
Example
Investment growth dropped below expectations this quarter.
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fly into a rage

Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
The manager flew into a rage when the report was submitted late.
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keep your eyes peeled

Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
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adapt around

Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to adapt around the new market trends quickly.
idiom

at odds with

Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are at odds with the company policy.
idiom

a feather in one’s cap

Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was a feather in his cap.
idiom

Old hat

Meaning
Something that is outdated or no longer interesting
Example
That style is old hat now—no one wears it anymore.
idiom

have guts

Meaning
to have courage or confidence to do something difficult
Example
It takes someone with real courage to have guts to speak the truth.
idiom

grinning from ear to ear

Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was grinning from ear to ear after receiving the gift.
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draw back from

Meaning
to hesitate or decide not to do something due to fear or doubt
Example
He drew back from investing after the market showed instability.
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stabilize prices

Meaning
to make prices steady and prevent large fluctuations
Example
Regulations were imposed to stabilize prices in the food market.
idiom

down and out

Meaning
feeling hopeless and defeated
Example
After losing everything, he was completely down and out.
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drift off

Meaning
to gradually fall asleep
Example
She drifted off while reading a book.
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rule over

Meaning
to have control or authority over a country or people
Example
The king ruled over the entire region for decades.
idiom

A blurred line

Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often a blurred line between work and personal life.
idiom

balance of power

Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the balance of power among its member states.
idiom

lay out

Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will lay out the budget during the meeting.
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take forward

Meaning
to move a plan or project to the next stage
Example
We need strong leadership to take forward the innovation agenda.
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break down emotionally

Meaning
to lose control over your emotions and start crying
Example
She broke down emotionally after hearing the bad news.
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find back

Meaning
to regain something lost; to recover
Example
After a long search, she finally found back her missing cat.
idiom

pipe dream

Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a pipe dream.
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go by

Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years go by, we learn more about ourselves.
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tighten up regulations

Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to tighten up regulations on foreign trade.
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see through

Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly saw through his lies.
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pick back up

Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s pick back up where we left off yesterday.
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coach someone past doubt

Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders coach people past doubt with honest feedback and support.
idiom

how do you do

Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
How do you do? It’s a pleasure to meet you.
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reach beyond borders

Meaning
to connect or act across national or cultural boundaries
Example
Global initiatives aim to reach beyond borders to solve shared problems.
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speak for yourself

Meaning
to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's
Example
You may think it’s boring, but please speak for yourself.
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scroll back

Meaning
to move up to view older posts or messages
Example
I scrolled back to see our old conversation.
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cut out luxury items

Meaning
to stop buying unnecessary expensive things
Example
They decided to cut out luxury items to save for a new house.
idiom

pillar of strength

Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a pillar of strength during difficult times.
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break into production

Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to break into production of electric vehicles next year.
idiom

at the back of one's mind

Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always at the back of his mind.
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snap under pressure

Meaning
to lose control emotionally under stress
Example
He snapped under pressure during the argument.
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mix with

Meaning
to socialize and talk with different people
Example
At the party, he tried to mix with everyone.
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tag along with

Meaning
to join someone, especially without an invitation, in an online or real-life activity
Example
He loves to tag along with influencers during live sessions.
idiom

keep your emotions in check

Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to keep your emotions in check during a meeting.
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live within your means

Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
It's important to live within your means to avoid debt.
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turn against

Meaning
to stop supporting someone and start opposing them
Example
The public turned against the government after the scandal.
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get around obstacles

Meaning
to find ways to avoid or overcome difficulties
Example
She found a clever way to get around obstacles and finish her project.
idiom

carry the responsibility

Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to carry the responsibility for the entire team.
idiom

The waiting game

Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about the waiting game when you’re looking for a job.
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make off with

Meaning
to steal something and run away
Example
A thief made off with her handbag in the market.
idiom

In the eye of the beholder

Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly in the eye of the beholder, as different people have different tastes.
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wind down spending

Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to wind down spending as the fiscal year ends.
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shell out

Meaning
to pay money, especially when you don’t want to
Example
We had to shell out $200 for the concert tickets.
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take off economically

Meaning
to start growing or improving rapidly
Example
After years of reform, the country's economy finally took off economically.
idiom

slip one's mind

Meaning
to forget something accidentally
Example
Sorry, it completely slipped my mind to call you.
idiom

grin and bear it

Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to grin and bear it until the work is done.
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show over

Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent showed over the apartment to the potential buyers.
idiom

on the cutting block

Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now on the cutting block.
idiom

the balance of power

Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain the balance of power among major nations.
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get into shape

Meaning
to become physically fit and healthy through exercise
Example
He started running every morning to get into shape.
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

to understand or accept something
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
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integrate with

Meaning
to combine or work together with another system
Example
Our app can integrate with multiple payment gateways.
idiom

pivot

Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to pivot to a new business model.
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trip up

Meaning
to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
Example
The interviewer tried to trip up the candidate with tricky questions.
idiom

lean over

Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t lean over the railing during the show.
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count down to deadlines

Meaning
to track remaining time closely before work is due
Example
I count down to deadlines with reminders so nothing slips.
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stick to

Meaning
to continue following or supporting a particular position or argument
Example
She stuck to her point despite the criticism.
idiom

keep it up

Meaning
to continue doing something well
Example
You’re doing great with your studies—keep it up!
idiom

around the clock

Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked around the clock to save the patients.
idiom

a lawyer's brief

Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The lawyer's brief was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
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get to

Meaning
to arrive at a place
Example
I get to the office by 9 a.m. every day.
idiom

cover up

Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to cover up the mistake.
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dip below

Meaning
to fall under a particular level or value
Example
The unemployment rate dipped below 5% for the first time in years.
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build around ideas

Meaning
to develop something centered on particular ideas or concepts
Example
The campaign was built around ideas of innovation and sustainability.
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spread out investment

Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to spread out investment across different sectors.
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hang up

Meaning
to end a phone call
Example
He suddenly hung up without saying goodbye.
idiom

rope off

Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will rope off the wet floor for safety.
idiom

back away from

Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to back away from the argument before it escalated.
idiom

blood is thicker than water

Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because blood is thicker than water.
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rise through emotions

Meaning
to grow stronger by learning from emotional experiences
Example
We can rise through emotions and become wiser each time.
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shut oneself off

Meaning
to isolate yourself emotionally from others
Example
After the breakup, he completely shut himself off from his friends.
idiom

the luck of the draw

Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s the luck of the draw.
idiom

Plow the field

Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to plow the field with proper research.
idiom

as strong as an ox

Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s as strong as an ox after years of training.
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move beyond pain

Meaning
to heal and grow after emotional suffering
Example
She tried to move beyond pain and focus on her goals.
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boil down

Meaning
to simplify something to its essential points
Example
The report boils down to one key recommendation: cut costs.
idiom

freshen up

Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can freshen up in the lounge before dinner.
idiom

hot potato

Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a hot potato in the government.