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phrasal-verb

back out of an agreement

Meaning
to withdraw from a deal or commitment that was previously made
Example
The country decided to back out of an agreement citing national interest.
phrasal-verb

build up energy

Meaning
to increase your strength or motivation over time
Example
Regular rest helps you build up energy for the next day.
idiom

blow one’s top

Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He blew his top when he saw the mistake.
idiom

be at the helm

Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was at the helm of the company when it became successful.
idiom

beat a dead horse

Meaning
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
Example
Stop beating a dead horse; the decision is final.
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build confidence in

Meaning
to create or increase trust in something
Example
The new reforms helped build confidence in the financial market.
idiom

big thanks

Meaning
an informal way to say thank you very much
Example
Big thanks to everyone who supported the project.
idiom

blow someone away

Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
Her performance really blew me away.
idiom

break into a cold sweat

Meaning
to start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He broke into a cold sweat before giving his speech.
idiom

bootstrap a startup

Meaning
to build a business using limited resources without external funding
Example
Many successful founders bootstrapped their startups in the early days.
idiom

blank mind

Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my mind went blank.
phrasal-verb

back up data

Meaning
to make a copy of data to prevent loss
Example
It’s important to regularly back up data on your computer.
idiom

beginner’s luck

Meaning
success for someone inexperienced
Example
He won his first game — must be beginner’s luck.
phrasal-verb

balance workloads across

Meaning
to distribute tasks evenly among people
Example
Managers balance workloads across the team before busy quarters.
idiom

Best foot forward

Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her best foot forward on important occasions.
idiom

brain like a computer

Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a brain like a computer.
idiom

botnet

Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the botnet to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
phrasal-verb

be skeptical of

Meaning
to have doubts about the truth or value of something
Example
Many people are skeptical of online reviews.
phrasal-verb

bring down expenses

Meaning
to lower the amount of money spent
Example
They managed to bring down expenses through better budgeting.
idiom

back each other up

Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always back each other up.
idiom

blue chip company

Meaning
a large, reliable, and financially stable company
Example
Investors prefer to put their money into blue chip companies.
phrasal-verb

break into profits

Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally broke into profits.
idiom

broken-hearted

Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was broken-hearted after the breakup.
idiom

big brother

Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a big brother to everyone in the neighborhood.
phrasal-verb

back down from demands

Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to back down from demands for higher wages.
phrasal-verb

back up initiatives

Meaning
to provide support or resources for new projects
Example
Global organizations back up initiatives that promote equality.
idiom

be sure of yourself

Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must be sure of yourself.
phrasal-verb

blurt out

Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking, often because of emotion
Example
He blurted out his secret in front of everyone.
phrasal-verb

branch off into

Meaning
to start doing something different from your main work or area of expertise
Example
After several years in finance, he decided to branch off into consulting.
phrasal-verb

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

blow away

Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing blew me away.
phrasal-verb

believe in

Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
You need to believe in yourself if you want to succeed.
idiom

beyond one’s grasp

Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my grasp right now.
idiom

blow someone's mind

Meaning
to amaze or astonish someone
Example
The magic show really blew my mind.
idiom

bubbling with joy

Meaning
very happy and excited
Example
The children were bubbling with joy after receiving their gifts.
idiom

break the ice

Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To break the ice, I told a funny story.
idiom

behind schedule

Meaning
later than planned or expected
Example
The flight is behind schedule because of the storm.
phrasal-verb

break past

Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limit; to move beyond something difficult
Example
You have to break past your fears to achieve real success.
phrasal-verb

bring together the team

Meaning
to unite people to work collaboratively
Example
The new manager managed to bring together the whole team after a conflict.
idiom

bottom line

Meaning
the most important point; the final result or profit
Example
The bottom line is that trade deficits are increasing.
phrasal-verb

bring in reforms

Meaning
to introduce changes to improve a system or policy
Example
The new government promised to bring in reforms to strengthen the economy.
phrasal-verb

break out of

Meaning
to free yourself from a negative emotional state
Example
He finally broke out of his depression after therapy.
idiom

bark up the wrong tree

Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
idiom

be your own biggest fan

Meaning
to appreciate and believe in yourself
Example
You should be your own biggest fan to stay motivated.
phrasal-verb

break off from

Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to break off from studying to answer a call.
phrasal-verb

be kind to

Meaning
to treat someone with care and compassion
Example
Always be kind to people who are struggling silently.
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to branch out internationally to increase their profits.
phrasal-verb

branch into innovation

Meaning
to expand into creative or innovative areas
Example
The company plans to branch into innovation through new tech solutions.
idiom

blossom into something

Meaning
to develop or become successful over time
Example
She blossomed into a confident and skilled leader.
idiom

bloom where you are planted

Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to bloom where she was planted.
idiom

brute force attack

Meaning
a method of hacking that tries all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found
Example
The attacker launched a brute force attack on the system’s login page.
phrasal-verb

burn down

Meaning
to be destroyed by fire
Example
The forest burned down after the wildfire.
idiom

blow your top

Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He blew his top when he found out about the mistake.
phrasal-verb

blow up over

Meaning
to suddenly become angry because of something
Example
They blew up over a silly comment on social media.
idiom

break the mold

Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She broke the mold by becoming the first female CEO.
idiom

be thick as thieves

Meaning
to be very close friends
Example
Those two have been thick as thieves since childhood.
phrasal-verb

bring up ideas

Meaning
to introduce or suggest new ideas for discussion
Example
He encouraged everyone to bring up ideas during the workshop.
idiom

bring up a family

Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to bring up a family.
phrasal-verb

bring down inequality

Meaning
to reduce economic or social inequality
Example
Effective tax policies can help bring down inequality in society.
phrasal-verb

break through bias

Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees break through bias in hiring decisions.
phrasal-verb

bug out

Meaning
to malfunction or behave unexpectedly because of a bug
Example
The new update made the camera app bug out constantly.
idiom

branch out

Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to branch out into catering services next year.
idiom

behind the eight ball

Meaning
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Example
Without proper funding, the project is behind the eight ball.
idiom

break up

Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to break up after five years together.
idiom

book someone

Meaning
to officially charge someone with a crime
Example
The police booked him for theft.
phrasal-verb

blow over

Meaning
to become less serious and eventually end without major harm
Example
Most small arguments blow over with time.
phrasal-verb

brainstorm our way out

Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team brainstorms our way out whenever a project gets stuck.
idiom

bounce around

Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s bounce around concepts before we pick one.
idiom

beat the algorithm

Meaning
to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic
Example
Marketers always try to beat the algorithm for better reach.
idiom

busy as a bee

Meaning
very active or hardworking
Example
She’s as busy as a bee preparing for the wedding.
idiom

brainstorm

Meaning
to generate many creative ideas in a group discussion
Example
Let’s brainstorm some ideas for our next campaign.
idiom

bull market

Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a bull market.
phrasal-verb

bond deeply with

Meaning
to form a very close emotional relationship with someone
Example
Parents bond deeply with their newborns through love and care.
phrasal-verb

break out in a rash

Meaning
to suddenly develop a skin condition
Example
She broke out in a rash after eating seafood.
phrasal-verb

bungle up

Meaning
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
Example
The workers bungled up the whole paint job.
phrasal-verb

build upon yourself

Meaning
to improve or develop your skills, knowledge, or character based on what you already have
Example
You should always try to build upon yourself and become a better version of who you were yesterday.
phrasal-verb

breathe out worries

Meaning
to exhale and mentally release your stress and fears
Example
I take a deep breath and breathe out worries before bedtime.
phrasal-verb

build up confidence

Meaning
to increase self-belief among team members
Example
A leader’s words can build up confidence in the team.
idiom

burn the candle at both ends

Meaning
to work too hard without enough rest
Example
If you burn the candle at both ends, you’ll get exhausted soon.
idiom

back off

Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s back off and give them space to decide.
idiom

Breaking new ground

Meaning
To make an important new discovery or innovation; to do something that has never been done before.
Example
The new trade agreement is breaking new ground in international relations.
phrasal-verb

bring together ideas

Meaning
to combine different thoughts or approaches for a shared goal
Example
The summit aims to bring together ideas from across nations for sustainable progress.
phrasal-verb

bring optimism into life

Meaning
to include hopeful and positive thinking in your lifestyle
Example
Try to bring optimism into life through daily habits.
phrasal-verb

back up investment

Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors backed up investment in green energy projects.
idiom

brand loyalty

Meaning
the tendency of consumers to keep buying the same brand
Example
Brand loyalty often depends on consistent quality.
phrasal-verb

bring into play

Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president brought into play his connections to win the election.
idiom

Batten down the hatches

Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better batten down the hatches; a storm is coming.
idiom

beyond the scope

Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
phrasal-verb

blend across

Meaning
to mix or merge cultures or systems from different areas
Example
Global cuisines often blend across traditions and tastes.
idiom

boil down to

Meaning
to have something as the main point or reason
Example
The argument boiled down to a simple misunderstanding.
idiom

better late than never

Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
Better late than never – he finally apologized.
idiom

blast off

Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to blast off next week.
phrasal-verb

blow it

Meaning
to fail at something important; to lose an opportunity
Example
I really blew it in the interview by arriving late.
idiom

behind enemy lines

Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working behind enemy lines to report the truth.
phrasal-verb

be over the moon

Meaning
to be extremely happy or delighted
Example
He was over the moon when he got his dream job.
idiom

blaze a trail

Meaning
to be the first to do something innovative
Example
She blazed a trail in renewable energy research.
idiom

boot up

Meaning
to start a computer or system
Example
My laptop takes forever to boot up.
phrasal-verb

boil with rage

Meaning
to feel extremely angry
Example
She boiled with rage after hearing the insult.
phrasal-verb

bring out clarity

Meaning
to make thoughts or feelings clearer
Example
Writing in a journal can bring out clarity about what you truly feel.
idiom

burn your bridges

Meaning
to make a decision that cannot be reversed
Example
Be careful not to burn your bridges with your old employer.
idiom

back to square one

Meaning
to start over again
Example
After the computer crashed, I had to go back to square one with my report.
phrasal-verb

be crazy about

Meaning
to love something or someone very much
Example
She’s crazy about Korean dramas.
phrasal-verb

bring down costs

Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies bring down costs of international logistics.
idiom

burst with ideas

Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was bursting with ideas for his next project.
phrasal-verb

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.
phrasal-verb

be moved by

Meaning
to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act
Example
She was deeply moved by the support she received.
phrasal-verb

bounce ideas off

Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with someone to get feedback
Example
I love to bounce ideas off my teammates before finalizing a plan.
idiom

Band together

Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers banded together to demand better wages.
idiom

break the chains

Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to break the chains of social expectations.
idiom

Be as good as your word

Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s as good as his word.
phrasal-verb

be thankful for

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

burst out laughing

Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone burst out laughing at his joke.
phrasal-verb

build upon achievements

Meaning
to use previous successes as a foundation for further progress
Example
He decided to build upon achievements from last year to reach new goals.
phrasal-verb

brace yourself for

Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and brace yourself for the tough conversation.
idiom

bounce rate

Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our bounce rate to keep visitors engaged.
phrasal-verb

build up to

Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should build up to running long distances slowly.
idiom

buckle under the strain

Meaning
to give in to stress or pressure
Example
She refused to buckle under the strain and kept going.
phrasal-verb

branch upward

Meaning
to move toward higher levels or bigger markets
Example
The business is branching upward into more profitable sectors.
idiom

break down the problem

Meaning
to analyze a problem step by step
Example
Let’s break down the problem to understand it better.
idiom

bond of friendship

Meaning
A strong connection of trust and affection between friends.
Example
Their bond of friendship grew stronger over the years.
phrasal-verb

build on

Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should build on our previous success to reach higher goals.