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phrasal-verb

agree on

Meaning
to reach a shared decision or understanding
Example
We finally agreed on the marketing strategy after a long discussion.
idiom

a catnap

Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took a catnap after lunch.
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get over hurt

Meaning
to recover emotionally from pain or sadness
Example
It took him months to get over the hurt from the breakup.
idiom

a front-page story

Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was a front-page story for the national newspapers.
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speak on behalf of

Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to speak on behalf of my team regarding this issue.
idiom

hit the nail on the head

Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You hit the nail on the head with that analysis.
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evolve from

Meaning
to develop or change gradually from a previous form or condition
Example
Modern customs often evolve from ancient traditions.
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stand in for

Meaning
to take someone’s place temporarily
Example
Lisa will stand in for me during the client meeting tomorrow.
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come under

Meaning
to experience pressure or attack, especially politically
Example
The government came under pressure to increase public spending.
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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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bring in new ideas

Meaning
to introduce creative thoughts or plans
Example
Leaders should bring in new ideas to improve team performance.
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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find with

Meaning
to discover something by examining or associating with someone
Example
They found with her a bag full of letters.
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mix in with

Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to mix in with the team by joining their weekend activities.
idiom

brainstorm ideas

Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to brainstorm ideas for the science project.
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cut back on exports

Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods sold to other countries
Example
Due to rising costs, the company decided to cut back on exports this year.
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lean on each other

Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often lean on each other for motivation.
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go ahead with

Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to go ahead with the project.
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dig around

Meaning
to search or investigate something to find more information
Example
He started to dig around to find out the truth about the old house.
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sign off on an agreement

Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders signed off on an agreement to strengthen bilateral trade.
idiom

chatterbox

Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real chatterbox.
idiom

play the political card

Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to play the political card to gain public sympathy.
idiom

the big picture

Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at the big picture before making decisions.
idiom

cross the line

Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He crossed the line when he insulted her in front of everyone.
idiom

nod in agreement

Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone nodded in agreement when the plan was explained.
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send over

Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll send over the final document once it’s approved.
idiom

ease around

Meaning
to move carefully to avoid disturbance
Example
Please ease around the cords near the podium.
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rise through challenges

Meaning
to overcome difficulties and grow stronger
Example
She rose through challenges and became a respected leader.
idiom

Break bread with someone

Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to break bread to celebrate their new partnership.
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watch over

Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly watch over their grandchildren.
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plant out

Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students planted out hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
idiom

Down the rabbit hole

Meaning
Entering into a strange, complicated, or bizarre situation.
Example
I went down the rabbit hole researching ancient myths.
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sketch out

Meaning
to make a rough or simple drawing; to outline an idea briefly
Example
The designer sketched out the new logo before finalizing it.
idiom

a bumper crop

Meaning
an unusually large harvest
Example
Farmers are happy this year because of a bumper crop of rice.
idiom

cut your teeth

Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He cut his teeth in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
idiom

Eager beaver

Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an eager beaver who always volunteers for extra tasks.
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bounce into the next chance

Meaning
to dive enthusiastically into a new opportunity
Example
She bounces into the next chance as soon as a new project appears.
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long for

Meaning
to wish very strongly for something that cannot happen or is far away
Example
He still longs for the days when he could have made things right.
idiom

A rising tide lifts all boats

Meaning
When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent.
Example
When the new policies boosted trade, people said that a rising tide lifts all boats.
idiom

success is within reach

Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, success is within reach.
idiom

jot down

Meaning
to write something quickly for later use
Example
I always jot down ideas as soon as they pop into my head.
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work across

Meaning
to collaborate or operate jointly across multiple regions or teams
Example
The NGO works across 20 countries to promote global education.
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fact check against

Meaning
to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources
Example
Journalists fact check against official records to avoid errors.
idiom

in good spirits

Meaning
to be cheerful and confident
Example
She was in good spirits after her presentation.
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branch up into management

Meaning
to progress into a higher level of management or leadership
Example
After years of experience, he finally branched up into management.
idiom

kick back

Meaning
to relax and do nothing for a while
Example
After finishing the project, we just kicked back and watched a movie.
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hang around with

Meaning
to spend time relaxing or socializing with someone
Example
I usually hang around with my old school friends at reunions.
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copy out

Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to copy out the paragraph neatly.
idiom

wake up to

Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are waking up to the impact of noise pollution.
idiom

lay out

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

drop a line

Meaning
to send someone a short message or note
Example
Please drop me a line when you arrive safely.
idiom

grind away

Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She grinded away at her studies to pass the exam.
idiom

heart skips a beat

Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her heart skips a beat.
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connect with

Meaning
to understand or share similar feelings with someone
Example
I immediately connected with her because we had similar life experiences.
idiom

new lease on life

Meaning
a chance to live or start something again after a period of difficulty
Example
Winning the award gave her a new lease on life.
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trim down

Meaning
to make something smaller or more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or expenses
Example
Companies trim down their budgets to survive during recessions.
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be thankful for

Meaning
to feel or express gratitude for something
Example
I’ll always be thankful for your kindness.
idiom

go on a spending spree

Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She went on a spending spree after getting her bonus.
idiom

learn from your mistakes

Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people learn from their mistakes.
idiom

full of praise

Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was full of praise for her presentation.
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push ahead with

Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to push ahead with the project despite the challenges.
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pop up

Meaning
to appear suddenly on the screen
Example
A message just popped up on my screen.
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break off diplomatic ties

Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to break off diplomatic ties after the border conflict.
idiom

Ask a million questions

Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often ask a million questions about everything.
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rally around

Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team rallied around their captain during tough times.
idiom

climb to the top

Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to climb to the top of his profession.
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grow closer to

Meaning
to develop a stronger emotional bond with someone
Example
They have grown closer to each other after years of working together.
idiom

to teach an old dog new tricks

Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks when it comes to new technology.
idiom

catch up

Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s catch up over coffee this weekend.
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get back on good terms with

Meaning
to rebuild a friendly relationship after conflict
Example
She worked hard to get back on good terms with her team.
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian fell flat on his face when no one laughed.
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opt for

Meaning
to choose one thing instead of another
Example
We decided to opt for the smaller but cheaper apartment.
idiom

wrap up

Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to wrap up the report before lunch.
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take time out

Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should take time out to recharge and relax.
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pull oneself together

Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to pull herself together and face the situation calmly.
idiom

kind words cost nothing

Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, kind words cost nothing.
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draw energy from positivity

Meaning
to gain motivation and enthusiasm from positive thoughts or people
Example
You can draw energy from positivity around you.
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campaign for

Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are campaigning for better education policies.
idiom

data-driven

Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make data-driven decisions to ensure the best outcome.
idiom

add on

Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can add on dessert for a small fee.
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam by the skin of my teeth.
idiom

No guts, no glory

Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—no guts, no glory.
idiom

get your act together

Meaning
start working efficiently or properly
Example
You need to get your act together if you want to meet the deadline.
idiom

hit the tourist trail

Meaning
to visit popular tourist destinations
Example
We decided to hit the tourist trail after exploring the local villages.
idiom

have a one-track mind

Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He has a one-track mind when it comes to his business.
idiom

cross that bridge when you come to it

Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will cross that bridge when we come to it.
idiom

second childhood

Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his second childhood.
idiom

space out

Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to space out during long meetings.
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hand action items out

Meaning
to assign follow-up tasks to specific people
Example
Facilitators hand action items out before closing the meeting.
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patch over differences

Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to patch over differences and move on.
idiom

run with it

Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to run with it.
idiom

keep your shirt on

Meaning
stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient
Example
Keep your shirt on, we’ll solve it soon.
idiom

grey matter

Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your grey matter to solve the puzzle.
idiom

break the clutter

Meaning
to stand out in a crowded or competitive market
Example
A good tagline can help a brand break the clutter.
idiom

mend a broken heart

Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to mend a broken heart.
idiom

see red

Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He saw red when his computer crashed again.
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hold in check

Meaning
to control strong emotions before reacting
Example
He tried to hold in check his frustration during the meeting.
idiom

strong password

Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a strong password with at least eight characters.
idiom

off the top of my head

Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
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fall behind in exports

Meaning
to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
Example
The nation has fallen behind in exports due to weak demand abroad.
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hold together

Meaning
to stay emotionally strong during difficulties
Example
She managed to hold together even when everything was falling apart.
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bounce ideas around

Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with others
Example
We often bounce ideas around during our weekly meetings.
idiom

call it quits

Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to call it quits for the day.
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stay put

Meaning
to remain in the same place and wait
Example
Stay put until I get back.
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hold down inflation

Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to hold down inflation.
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apply learning to

Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should apply your learning to real-life situations.
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open yourself to

Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions or connections
Example
He finally decided to open himself to love again.
idiom

fish for

Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps fishing for compliments about his report.
idiom

Breaking news

Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have breaking news about the election results.
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make amends for

Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to make amends for her mistake.
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run through

Meaning
to review or explain something quickly
Example
Let’s run through the presentation once before the meeting starts.
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narrow in on

Meaning
to focus more closely on a specific goal or decision
Example
He’s narrowing in on a few career options now.
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keep projects on track

Meaning
to ensure work stays within schedule and scope
Example
Daily standups help us keep projects on track despite surprises.
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hold on to

Meaning
to keep believing or trying despite difficulties
Example
You must hold on to your dreams no matter what happens.
idiom

riding the wave

Meaning
taking advantage of a current trend or success
Example
The company is riding the wave of its recent success in the international market.
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build confidence through practice

Meaning
to become more self-assured by repeated practice
Example
You can build confidence through practice in public speaking.
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bring in income

Meaning
to earn money from work or investment
Example
She started freelancing to bring in income alongside her full-time job.
idiom

nothing to write home about

Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was nothing to write home about.
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vote in

Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people voted in a new government last year.
idiom

turn your dreams into reality

Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to turn her dreams into reality.
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hold with

Meaning
to agree with or approve of something
Example
I don’t hold with lying under any circumstances.