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adapt out of necessity

Meaning
to change behavior or plans because circumstances require it
Example
During the crisis, businesses had to **adapt out of necessity**.
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bask in

Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
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light bulb moment

Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a **light bulb moment** while brainstorming for the campaign.
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united we stand, divided we fall

Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
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look up to

Meaning
to admire or respect someone
Example
I really **look up to** my father for his honesty and kindness.
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step back from

Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
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come on board with

Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
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lift people out of poverty

Meaning
to help people escape from poverty through economic growth or support
Example
The new policy is designed to **lift people out of poverty** sustainably.
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In the picture

Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
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call ahead

Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
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dig in for

Meaning
to prepare yourself for sustained effort
Example
The team **digs in for** late nights ahead of launch week.
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cut someone down to size

Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
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jump in

Meaning
to join an activity quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in** if you have suggestions.
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the honest truth

Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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carry on bravely

Meaning
to continue with courage despite emotional hardship
Example
He chose to **carry on bravely** after losing his loved one.
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Don’t give up

Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
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butt in

Meaning
to interrupt or give an opinion when not invited
Example
I wish you wouldn’t **butt in** when we are discussing something serious.
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align across

Meaning
to bring strategies or actions in agreement across regions or teams
Example
Global managers **align across** departments to ensure consistent performance.
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adapt culturally

Meaning
to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture
Example
When moving abroad, it’s important to **adapt culturally** to the new environment.
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deal off with

Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
They decided to **deal off with** each other after the argument.
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clamp down

Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
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decide on

Meaning
to choose something after thinking carefully
Example
We finally **decided on** the blue design.
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make amends through action

Meaning
to repair harm by doing something helpful
Example
He **makes amends through action** by redoing the report correctly.
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get down to the wire

Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
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black sheep of the family

Meaning
a family member who is considered a disgrace
Example
He became the **black sheep of the family** after his bad decisions.
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so far so good

Meaning
used to say that an activity has been successful up to this point
Example
We've finished the first part of the project, and **so far so good**.
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weigh in with

Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
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back out of

Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
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tag in

Meaning
to include someone’s username in a post or photo
Example
Don’t forget to **tag in** your friends when you upload the group photo.
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at odds with

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

Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
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turn around

Meaning
to improve a situation or make something successful again
Example
The new leader helped **turn around** the company’s declining performance.
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break out in a cold sweat

Meaning
to suddenly start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke out in a cold sweat** before his job interview.
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hold office

Meaning
to have an official position of authority or power
Example
He has **held office** as the foreign minister for more than five years.
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bring about change

Meaning
to cause something to happen; to make change occur
Example
A good leader can bring about change in any organization.
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fall for

Meaning
to fall in love with someone; to be strongly attracted to something
Example
He **fell for** her the moment they met.
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look at

Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
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get past

Meaning
to stop being affected by something difficult or painful
Example
It took him months to **get past** the failure of his first project.
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break a leg

Meaning
to wish someone good luck in a performance
Example
Before the play started, everyone told her to **break a leg**.
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keep calm

Meaning
to stay relaxed and not get angry or upset
Example
He tried to **keep calm** when everyone else was panicking.
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set the tone

Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
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dream ahead

Meaning
to imagine a positive future or goal
Example
You should always **dream ahead** and plan your next steps.
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Lay bricks for the future

Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
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keep your chin up

Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
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take breaks

Meaning
to pause from work for rest; to stop temporarily for relaxation
Example
You should **take breaks** regularly to stay focused throughout the day.
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case closed

Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
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roam around

Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
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to go viral

Meaning
to spread rapidly, especially online
Example
The new research paper **went viral** on social media.
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Stick with it

Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
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bond with

Meaning
to develop a close emotional connection with someone
Example
Parents should spend time to **bond with** their children.
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lose ground

Meaning
to lose advantage or control in a situation
Example
During the talks, one side began to **lose ground** quickly.
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hit the books

Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
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to be open and honest

Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
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the sky's the limit

Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
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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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cut off from network

Meaning
to lose connection to a network or internet
Example
The device got **cut off from the network** during the update.
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root for

Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all **rooting for** you to succeed in your exam.
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call for action

Meaning
to demand people to do something to solve a problem
Example
The protest **called for action** on climate change.
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Give one’s word

Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
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map forward

Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team **map forward** their long-term strategy.
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crash the system

Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
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the wisdom of age

Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
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bring in new ideas

Meaning
to introduce creative thoughts or plans
Example
Leaders should **bring in new ideas** to improve team performance.
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act out

Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
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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.
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log in for

Meaning
to access an online system in order to do something
Example
Everyone **logs in for** the robotics demo ten minutes early.
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a level playing field

Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
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dump someone

Meaning
to end a romantic relationship suddenly or unkindly
Example
She **dumped** him by text message.
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stay ahead in class

Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
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tie in with

Meaning
to connect or coordinate with something else
Example
The workshop topics **tie in with** our current curriculum.
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show up

Meaning
to appear or arrive at an event
Example
Even though it was raining, most guests **showed up** on time.
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refresh talking points

Meaning
to update the main ideas you plan to discuss
Example
Hosts **refresh talking points** before each community webinar.
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melt into tears

Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
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boom out

Meaning
to grow or expand rapidly
Example
The tech sector has **boomed out** in the last few years.
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wonder about

Meaning
to be curious or question something
Example
I often **wonder about** what life will be like in ten years.
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the bottom has fallen out

Meaning
a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collapsed
Example
The market for tech stocks has crashed; the **bottom has fallen out**.
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air out

Meaning
to let fresh air into a space
Example
Open the windows to **air out** the room.
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A Trojan horse

Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
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on the line

Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
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go through the motions

Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
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crack the books

Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
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brand awareness

Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
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take a toll

Meaning
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
Example
Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.
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Keep a cool head

Meaning
to remain calm and not get too emotional
Example
In a crisis, it's important to **keep a cool head**.
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teach an old dog new tricks

Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
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rise to

Meaning
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or challenge
Example
She always **rises to** the occasion when facing tough challenges.
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jump at

Meaning
to react suddenly with fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped at** the sound of thunder.
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get wired

Meaning
to get connected to the internet
Example
Everyone in the office is **getting wired** to the new network.
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come in

Meaning
to enter a room or building
Example
Please **come in** and have a seat.
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tune yourself out

Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things
Example
When people argue, I just **tune myself out** to stay calm.
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phase into

Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
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rely on

Meaning
to trust or depend on someone or something
Example
We **rely on** local suppliers for daily goods.
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ring out

Meaning
to make a loud sound, especially of bells or alarms
Example
Church bells **rang out** across the city.
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carve out power

Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
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join together

Meaning
to unite people for a cultural or communal purpose
Example
Families **join together** every year to celebrate the harvest festival.
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out of this world

Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
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staff up for

Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
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cling to power

Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
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fail to deliver

Meaning
to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully
Example
The company promised improvements but failed to **deliver** on its promises.
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take off in

Meaning
to start succeeding rapidly in a field
Example
His career really **took off in** the last two years.
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lend support to

Meaning
to give help or approval to something
Example
Many celebrities **lend support to** environmental causes.
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branch out professionally

Meaning
to start doing something new or expand into a new area professionally
Example
After years in sales, he decided to **branch out professionally** into marketing.
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set reminders for

Meaning
to schedule alerts so tasks are not forgotten
Example
I **set reminders for** every invoice deadline in my calendar.
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turn up the music

Meaning
to increase the volume of music
Example
They **turned up the music** when everyone started dancing.
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sign in to

Meaning
to enter a username and password to access an account
Example
Please **sign in to** your account before starting the quiz.
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flag up

Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
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pull ahead of

Meaning
to move in front of someone or something in a race or competition
Example
Our car finally **pulled ahead of** the others on the highway.
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find common ground

Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement
Example
We must **find common ground** to resolve this conflict.
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find your feet

Meaning
to become comfortable in a new situation
Example
It took a few months for him to **find his feet** in the new city.
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have the upper hand

Meaning
to have control or advantage over someone
Example
After the merger, the larger company **had the upper hand**.
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Shoulder to shoulder

Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
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let off

Meaning
to release emotions such as anger or frustration safely
Example
Sometimes you just need to **let off** your emotions through a good cry.
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light years ahead

Meaning
far more advanced than others
Example
This new smartphone is **light years ahead** of its competitors.
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to tip the scales

Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
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sing someone’s praises

Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
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fulfill one's obligations

Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
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freeze up

Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.
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poke around

Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
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lose confidence

Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t **lose confidence** after one failure.
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wind up with

Meaning
to end up in a particular situation or condition; to result in
Example
If you keep skipping breaks, you might **wind up with** burnout.
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drive inclusive growth

Meaning
to promote economic growth that benefits all segments of society
Example
Governments are working to **drive inclusive growth** for all citizens.